Custom Fabricated Volvo T6 Roadster Debuts at 2005 SEMA Show

[George@Swedespeed]

Has Volvo gone mad? Perhaps. But that's about the only word to describe the hand-built hotrod based on Volvo components and a twin turbocharged inline 6-cylinder engine from a car manufacturer more widely known for safety and functionality. But that's what the Specialty Equipment Manufacturer Association's annual trade show is all about. Drop in the glittering lights and over-the-top excess of Las Vegas and suddenly the Volvo T6 Roadster fits right in.

"The car came to our attention from its owner, Leif Tufvesson," said Anne Belec, President and CEO of Volvo Cars of North America, LLC (VCNA). "And when we saw the pictures, and the level of detail and quality that Leif put into this vehicle, we knew it had a place on the stand at SEMA." Sitting next to VCNA's other SEMA entry, the XC70 AT, the two cars are a study in contrast. But Leif is a former Volvo employee, having spent time at the prototype department in Gothenburg, Sweden, and knows that quality is a hallmark of the brand.

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[gdogg16]

It's beautiful! Ohlins make me smile.

[dagovna]

But VCNA could of had a V8.
I guess they were not paying attention, but Leif has a V8 in the same genre of car.

http://www.caresto.se/index.html

dagovna

[Chris@Swedespeed]

if sold at $24,999 I think Volvo might be able to move a few of units.

[oldschoolvolvo]

looks pretty sweet imo

[VolvoMax]

Quote, originally posted by Chris@Swedespeed »

if sold at $24,999 I think Volvo might be able to move a few of units.

We'd be lucky if the price didn't end up being twice as much.

[MenardVolvo]

Very nice little car. My hopes were crushed though as soon as I read custom made. For a second I thought Volvo might actually build those. I like the old style volvo emblem on the front.

[JUJ13]

I would trade my Spyder for that. Sure it's 200 pounds heavier, but with 2.5x the HP -- can I get it in 6-speed though??