Sunday, July 10, 2011

2012 Volvo C70 Review

The new Volvo C70 was launched at the Frankfurt Motor Show in mid-September 2012 have the same stylish roof steel triple, a practical space for four adults and the world leader in convertible securities as before. With an updated design and increased premium feel, providing a Volvo C70 "I want" will be absolutely world class.

Volvo C70 is two cars in a really attractive. It is both a stylish coupe, because it is a convertible sports car. In the same sweet, clean lines in both versions. Above all, however, the Volvo C70 is a car to enjoy. The people who reward the best in life.

"The Volvo C70 convertible has classic lines and a strong identity for itself. What we have done is to redesign carefully front and back, so they blend more with the Volvo models both present and future. We also increased the exclusivity of the materials and trim details to improve the atmosphere of luxury and pleasure in the car, "says Fedde Talsma, chief designer at Volvo Cars.
 


Modernised confident to

With the new front, the Volvo C70 reveals traces of the Volvo S60 Concept Car, which was presented in early 2012. The Volvo C70 has been updated to more closely tied to the large range of Volvo Car idioma

Body details such as front wings were redesigned, which contributes to the look decidedly changed. The nose is more wedge-shaped and added three-dimensional depth by moving some elements forward both longitudinally and vertically. The new headlights and interior fog lights on, for example, was offset outside corner and at the same time as the detail of the lower grille has been enhanced.

Of the head, forms the front of an open, welcoming "V". Enlarged iron mark and the new air inlets reinforce the largest confident attitude. Homeowners who want to be seen even more dramatic may indicate a new color red, Flamenco Red Pearl.

"The new C70 is a face clearer, stronger. Natural Elegance car has been modernized so that it blends perfectly with the most up-to-date, sophisticated background," says Fedde Talsma.
 


New and unique design new

The exclusive high-tech LED lamps of the same type found on the Volvo XC60 is the update the most notable on the back. The entire lamp is clearly integrated into the oval which frames the back of new Volvo C70.
 


As the face of new lines and details in the bumper and elsewhere have been included to highlight the depth and vitality of the language design.

The interior, which rewards the driver

Interior has been updated in many ways to create a unique atmosphere of the Volvo C70. The dashboard has been redesigned so it's wider, more elegant appearance and the surface of the panel is a new structure, which improves the quality of feeling.
 


The exclusive new instruments, gauges and graphics specific to the Volvo C70 is another example of how premium feel of the car, was emphasized further.

"We are focused on a new interior design around the driver to give the owner a stronger understanding of reward at the wheel. The seats are upholstered in a new type of soft leather, and there's even more detail in finishing make the driving experience more fun than ever, "says Fedde Talsma.

The world leader in security among the convertibles

The new Volvo C70 was developed as one of the safest convertibles on the market in terms of safety for both preventive and protective. The car has an advanced body structure and several solutions that are unique in the world of open cars. The absence of a fixed roof has been compensated by structural reinforcements and sophisticated technology.
 


Protection in rollover accidents

Volvo C70 is sturdy metal hoops that pulls behind the rear seat passengers to create additional space protection to survive, should the car overturn. These bands, which is part of the system of protection against reversal of Volvo - ROPS - activated by a gyro-sensor. Since the Volvo C70 has an appropriate glass window at the back, they try to shoot through the glass if the roof is in place. They have been equipped with small metal spikes hard to break the glass to ensure proper protection function.
 


Single curtain airbags

An important part of the guard and hood is the inflatable curtain, IC, which is mounted in the door because there is no roof rail to fit. The carpet has an additional construction rigid with two rows of panels are offset slightly from each other. As a result, the carpet stand up and help protect the head effectively even if the window is open. Moreover, the curtain deflates slowly to help provide additional protection should the car overturn.
 


Side airbags and seatbelt pre-tensioners for all seats

In addition, the IC-curtain airbags on both sides, the front passenger side airbags. Size of these bags are designed to protect both the chest and hips. In addition, seat belt pretensioners Curtain airbags interact to promote the best possible protection for the front passenger in a side impact or rollover situation. All four seats have seat belt pretensioners.

Elegant steel roof in three parts
 


Volvo C70 turns into a smooth comfortable fit in a convertible. Just press a button and the steel roof folds into three parts quickly and quietly away, disappear easily in the trunk.

Facts about the roof of the Volvo C70

Machine must be stopped, when the roof is raised or lowered

The car only needs two meters of vertical space when the roof is raised or lowered

No need for extra space behind the car while the roof is raised or lowered

The roof takes about 30 seconds to open / close (regardless of climate)

An electric motor, hydraulic pump and the equipment is used to open and close the roof

The lid has two modes: the management of housing or access to the luggage compartment

The ceiling is divided into three sections

The ceiling panels are made of steel

Joints between sections are sealed with rubber

The side windows slide roof bars after closing the roof.

The tailgate is made of aluminum and steel

Torsional stiffness of the body is improved by about 15 percent, while the roof is raised to
 


Volvo C70 engine range

The engine and advanced exhaust filtration technology means Volvo engines combine high performance with low environmental impact. Volvo C70 is available with the following petrol and diesel. Fuel consumption and CO2 emissions are for versions of the manual transmission on a mixed driving cycle.

Gasoline engines

T5

Power: 230 hp/320 Nm

Fuel consumption: 8.9 l/100 km

CO2: 209 g / km

2.4i

Power: 170 hp/230 Nm

Fuel consumption: 9.0 l/100 km

CO2: 215 g / km

2.4

Power: 140 hp/220 Nm

Fuel consumption: 8.9 l/100 km

CO2: 212 g / km

Diesel

D5

Power: 180 hp/400 Nm

Fuel consumption: 6.6 l/100 km

CO2: 174 g / km

2.0D

Power: 136 hp/320 Nm

Fuel consumption: 6.0 l/100 km

CO2: 158 g / km


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