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.

Dare I say, is it real!?!?!?!

If so, I've been drooling waiting for this picture for 3 years.

I like it. It does look real, doesn't it?

1995 850 T5R Mello Yello
2007 S80 V8 Black/Sand Gone
2004 S60R Silver/Gobi 6 Speed, EVOLVE ECU,EVOLVE Exhaust, 18" Falken wheels Gone
2002 C70 HPT Coupe Black-Silver leather, ipd exhaust, K&N filter ,18" Chrome MAS wheels Gone

Sandberg Northwest Volvo
Lynnwood, WA 98037

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 different

The 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

Sandberg Northwest Volvo
Lynnwood, WA 98037

Correct!

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.

Sandberg Northwest Volvo
Lynnwood, WA 98037

It is the real deal...

Yannis

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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.

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.

Sandberg Northwest Volvo
Lynnwood, WA 98037

That's all I needed to hear. Thanks Yannis.

That would be one nose-heavy son of a gun! I personally like the idea of a 260hp five cylinder motor.

Sandberg Northwest Volvo
Lynnwood, WA 98037