Reply With QuoteThat looks legit!
Dare I say, is it real!?!?!?!
If so, I've been drooling waiting for this picture for 3 years.
But in the article they call it C40?
http://expressen.se/index.jsp?a=290816
The car looks ok, given the platform they had for the design.
That looks legit!Dare I say, is it real!?!?!?!
If so, I've been drooling waiting for this picture for 3 years.
That's what I was thinking too, but it's actually just the wheels that make it look like that.
I think it's something about the taillights that makes it look a bit Sebring-ish, but I bet from any other angle that goes away.I like it. It does look real, doesn't it?
I did think it was legit until I saw this pic, now I have my doubts.
The back of the car looks like the real deal.
I'd have to see the front to be sure.
Looks like the real deal to me too. Unfortunately you can't see some of the design details at the rear and obviously can't see the details at the front. Some of those details make the car look far more dramatic than this photo shows and further differentiates it from the current Sebring.
It looks real because of several little details.1. The overall size of the car looks smaller
2. There is a distinct shoulderline visible
3. The front is noticeably different
4. The back taillights are noticably differentThe wheels that are on the car are the test wheels. I'm almost 90% sure the wheels you see on that picture are not going to be on the 07+ MY line-up. As they were the euro-spec base model wheel for 03-04.
I'm sure with a nice set of 18", this car will look amazing
Those wheels are not ones we've seen yet. Based on their smaller diameter, my guess it that they would be the standard wheel on the C70 2.4i.
Quote, originally posted by T Schroeder » Those wheels are not ones we've seen yet. Correct!
Hi Tom,Interesting pix's the new C70! From what my buddy at the Superior Volvo store here in K.C. told me, the rear lights looked more like an S60 then what i see in the red pix.
We are hoping that Volvo brings the tentative ads to Kansas City in Sept. to show at the VCOA meeting here. From what I read in another column, there's been some leaks in the test model roof as well as crashability problems. One of the national car magazines had a brief article on the new convertible, and they thought it would be an '06 version. Just when they will really produce the car remains to be seen!
What do they say in the Army.....'hurry up and wait!"Newie
Quote, originally posted by newie » Hi Tom, Interesting pix's the new C70! From what my buddy at the Superior Volvo store here in K.C. told me, the rear lights looked more like an S60 then what i see in the red pix.
We are hoping that Volvo brings the tentative ads to Kansas City in Sept. to show at the VCOA meeting here. From what I read in another column, there's been some leaks in the test model roof as well as crashability problems. One of the national car magazines had a brief article on the new convertible, and they thought it would be an '06 version. Just when they will really produce the car remains to be seen!
What do they say in the Army.....'hurry up and wait!"Newie
With the experience Volvo had with the original C70, they are making damn sure that there will not be any issues with the new C70 as far as top operation is concerned, etc. With regards to the crashworthiness of this new car, it is my understanding that they are perfecting some new safety features which have never been seen before, not actual problems per se. I'm glad they are taking their time and making it right before it hits showrooms.
Quote, originally posted by VolvoMax » The back of the car looks like the real deal.
I'd have to see the front to be sure.It is the real deal...
Yannis
2001 Volvo V70 T5 M SR, Classic Red/Graphite L, TME Stage II ECU, 3" Downpipe w/ Cat-back exhaust from MTE, Volvo Roadholding & Lowering Kit w/ Nivomats, 17" PEGASUS, Rear Spoiler, Dolby Surround Sound
Current company car: 2011 Volvo C70 T5, Electric Silver/ Black Sovereign Hide, Climate, Multimedia & Dynamic packages
I haven't seen it, but that picture looks pretty legitimate.
Considering the S40 NOT Best Side Impact performance in IIHS testing (the much cheaper Jetta made the S40 look average) I am concerned about a pillarless 2-door car on this platform.Volvo DID NOT want to use Focus platform for the S40 - they wanted the Mondeo/Jaguar X-Type platform but Ford bean counters forced them to use the Focus platform.
Volvo needs to step up its game - the Death stats aren't showing Volvo with a signficant safety lead over Toyota or even Hyundai in some car size categories. I am pissed over all the quality issues that I am hearing in the S40 forum - makes it hard (impossible ?) to recommend Volvo products to my family when they can get a Toyota or Hyundai that is just as safe.
Quote, originally posted by swedishiron » Considering the S40 NOT Best Side Impact performance in IIHS testing (the much cheaper Jetta made the S40 look average) I am concerned about a pillarless 2-door car on this platform. Volvo DID NOT want to use Focus platform for the S40 - they wanted the Mondeo/Jaguar X-Type platform but Ford bean counters forced them to use the Focus platform.
Volvo needs to step up its game - the Death stats aren't showing Volvo with a signficant safety lead over Toyota or even Hyundai in some car size categories. I am pissed over all the quality issues that I am hearing in the S40 forum - makes it hard (impossible ?) to recommend Volvo products to my family when they can get a Toyota or Hyundai that is just as safe.
Just hope you don't get rear ended in one
The Jetta didn't do very well there.
They are without a doubt some of, if not the safest cars out there. If I was told to pick a car to crash in, I would choose a Volvo everytime.
There is no doubt some S40's are having problem's but it is only a small amount.
The back seat looks nice and big. Another Volvo convertible plus!
Looks the same as the current C70 except the front and rear got hit with the ugly stick
The new C70 is essentially going to be a two-door S40 with the roof chopped off. Whether or not you like the S40's looks is strictly up to personal taste.But the vehicle itself, however, will be SIGNIFICANTLY better than the previous generation C70 convertible. The chassis is going to be much better, handling and performance will be better. This will definitely be a very desirable convertible. Especially in the T5 AWD 6-speed version.
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The P1 platform from which the S40/V50/C70 are derrived was originally designed with the intention of building a convertible. This alone will make it FAR stronger than the original C70 would EVER be.
Quote, originally posted by GrecianVolvo » It is the real deal... Yannis
That's all I needed to hear. Thanks Yannis.
Judging by the length of the hood, doesn't look like we'll be dropping a 4.4L in there anytime soon
"Judging by the length of the hood, doesn't look like we'll be dropping a 4.4L in there anytime soon "That would be one nose-heavy son of a gun! I personally like the idea of a 260hp five cylinder motor.
This is probably a stupid question but is the new C70 going to be 'vert form only? Or is there a fixed roof version in the works.
Quote, originally posted by StickThatClutch » This is probably a stupid question but is the new C70 going to be 'vert form only? Or is there a fixed roof version in the works. It will be a convertible with a folding hard top. So, it will look like a coupe when the top is up.
Yannis
2001 Volvo V70 T5 M SR, Classic Red/Graphite L, TME Stage II ECU, 3" Downpipe w/ Cat-back exhaust from MTE, Volvo Roadholding & Lowering Kit w/ Nivomats, 17" PEGASUS, Rear Spoiler, Dolby Surround Sound
Current company car: 2011 Volvo C70 T5, Electric Silver/ Black Sovereign Hide, Climate, Multimedia & Dynamic packages
Oh yeah. I knew that.Thanks for setting me straight Yannis.
Cheers
Quote, originally posted by GrecianVolvo » It will be a convertible with a folding hard top. So, it will look like a coupe when the top is up.
Yannis
But a fixed roof would be cheaper for people who don't want a convertible.
the picture looks similar to this onehttp://www.autobild.de/aktuell...=8304
just with the top up... *shrugs*
different tail lights
Quote, originally posted by futrC70drvr » different tail lights Yes, that was my impression too. Could it just be the red paint makes them look different?
Quote, originally posted by naylor83 » Yes, that was my impression too. Could it just be the red paint makes them look different?
Come on guys. Look at the two very closely. The red car has a totally different front oncluding the positioning of the front wheels in relation to the front bumper...
Yannis
2001 Volvo V70 T5 M SR, Classic Red/Graphite L, TME Stage II ECU, 3" Downpipe w/ Cat-back exhaust from MTE, Volvo Roadholding & Lowering Kit w/ Nivomats, 17" PEGASUS, Rear Spoiler, Dolby Surround Sound
Current company car: 2011 Volvo C70 T5, Electric Silver/ Black Sovereign Hide, Climate, Multimedia & Dynamic packages
We've had this discussion about that picture over a month ago and came to the conclusion very quickly that it is indeed a photoshop job. Basically, because the side is the current C70, and Volvo wouldn't be dumb enough to put the exact same side on a totally redesigned car....
Quote, originally posted by GrecianVolvo » Come on guys. Look at the two very closely. The red car has a totally different front oncluding the positioning of the front wheels in relation to the front bumper... Yannis
Yeah, I guess you're right. Also, the boot of the black car is much more straight than on the red car.
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