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Volvo Convertible Strikes with a Unique Synthesis

The daring and passionate Scandinavian design is incorporated by Volvo in its newest convertible - C70. Volvo C70 Convertible is a transformation inspired by sporty aggressiveness of today’s cars. No horrid protuberances and bulges are found in this model, just smooth angles of aesthetic elegance.

Beauty must not only be skin deep. Moreover, several enhancements have been made to Volvo C70 parts to boost its functionality. Volvo has designed its new convertible to make the riders savor its in-depth driving pleasure and comfort.

With a touch of the button, C70’s top fold seamlessly. This is the pinnacle of the new convertible. Said model is now equipped with retractable hard top. What is seemingly a solid roof can disassemble into three tiny pieces and arrange themselves into the trunk space. Said motion takes an amazing thirty-second time to be accomplished.

The style of Volvo C70 Convertible especially the retractable hard top, was made possible by the collaboration of Volvo design and Pininfarina. The latter is a renowned Italian coachbuilder with a car factory in Uddevalla, Sweden. The retractable hard top is tricky to engineer. Nonetheless, due to hard work and determination, Volvo has come up with its masterpiece convertible.

Volvo C70, weighing 325 pounds more than sedan, is powered by a turbocharged 2.5-liter in-line five-cylinder putting out 218 hp, similar to that of a sport version of sedan. It has a 13-cubic-foot trunk, optional Dynaudio sound system, more nuts and bolts to maximize support and security as well as comfortable upholstery.

The coinage of ‘retractables’ parallel to ‘convertibles, is getting common these days. This is because of the advances in car engineering and manufacturing which are incorporated warmly by the automakers. Volvo is one of the famed contributors of ‘retractables’. Its contribution includes the first side-curtain air bag in an open-top car. Volvo has also engineered side-curtain bags that shoot upward from the doors. Another valuable contribution is the use of pyrotechnic rollover bars. The bars will spring up when they sense a forthcoming rollover.

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As a former news correspondent for an auto-related websites, Kevin has gathered extensive knowledge and experience in the automotive industry. This 34 year old father of three from Pennsylvania is a genuine car lover.

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Volvo XC90 Treasure Hunt, Successfully Completed

Who could not forget the much hyped and much advertised pirate treasure hunt by Volvo Cars? In fact, many people have been enticed by the whole idea of battling it out as pirates through various forms of media and finding a buried Volvo XC90 V8 vehicle in the end of the race.

The whole ordeal started out through the Internet and through various games, challenges, and trivia, the would be pirates had to make sure that they could go through each step of the way and solve every challenge that they faced. This competition has been regarded as highly successful because of the huge amount of interested participants who went in and joined in The Hunt. Aside from this, the Volvo Hunt also is the very first of its kind for it is a multi-media hunt.

The whole challenge took two months of solving challenges on the Internet. However, only seven were able to make it to the final list. There were three contenders who hailed from the US while the remaining finalists came from UK, Japan, Spain, and Austria. These finalists did not know where the final challenge and the final leg was going to take place. The only time that they knew about it was when they were already flown to the secret location. The paradise of Bahamas. And it would take the finalists two days to find the treasure. Clues were still around the place as well as challenges. And those who made to the last leg had to go over each obstacle so as to be able to advance to the next one.

It was David Hutz, the finalist from USA who found the buried Volvo XC90 V8 which was unique for it was pirate-themed. The six other finalists did not go home empty handed, though. They also received a prize from Volvo and it was not just some parts for 1986 Volvo XC90. In fact, each one of them took home a Volvo, which was a surprise for them.

One of the finalists, Karl Lloyd who hails from the UK, exclaims, “When I received the call from Volvo saying I had won a trip to a mystery location, I was certainly surprised, but when we arrived in the Bahamas, I was speechless. Then, when I thought I’d dropped out of the running, I was very disappointed - but when we found out that all the runners up would receive a new Volvo XC90, I was absolutely flabbergasted! Thanks to everyone at Volvo for making the whole experience both wonderful and unforgettable.”

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As a former news correspondent for an auto-related websites, Kevin has gathered extensive knowledge and experience in the automotive industry. This 34 year old father of three from Pennsylvania is a genuine car lover.

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Convertible Hardtop Paranoia Stays

Volvo, one of the leaders in retractable hardtop, is maintaining its standing as it paved way for the comeback of its C70. Volvo C70 started out as a coupe and had been developed by Volvo design team led by Fedde Talsma to combine coupe and convertible. Consequently, C70 means two cars in one.

The design team of Volvo worked on the new C70 to create a sporty coupe that can be transformed into a striking convertible. The idea on the outset is to make a car that will look at its best with or without a top. The latest generation of C70 convertibles uses retractable hardtop instead of soft hood. Said retractable hardtop has a maximum operation limit of 30 seconds. To give nothing but the best retractable hardtop, the task was entrusted to Pininfarina, an Italian master coachbuilder. The aftermath was the masterpiece of Volvo called C70 convertible.

The first generation of C70 convertible was launched in the year 1977. Nonetheless, the production of said model was discontinued in the year 2005. During that year, Volvo has sold 8,000 units of said models making it the best year in terms of sales for said model. From 1997 to 2005, 50,000 C70 units were sold by Volvo.

The latest C70 convertible is lower and shorter than its previous counterpart. Nonetheless, it has incorporated new C70 parts for Volvo to enhance the impression of dynamism. Its shoulder line was enhanced, corners were rounded and rear seats protective band reinforced to augment its human touch safeguard. Further, Vulcaflex, combined with soft leather and textile, was used to create stimulating C70 upholstery. The interior design of C70 also made use of innovative and modern features inspired by Scandinavian tradition.

Nowadays, the expectation given to C70 convertible is to double its sales record in the past. The estimated annual sales target of new C70 convertible is 16,000 cars. With this figure, 50 percent is expected to come from the US market, 30 percent from UK and Germany and the remaining 20 percent from other markets around the globe.

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As a former news correspondent for an auto-related websites, Kevin has gathered extensive knowledge and experience in the automotive industry. This 34 year old father of three from Pennsylvania is a genuine car lover.

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