Volvo Brings New C30 Stateside

At today's Paris Motor Show, Volvo Cars of North America, announced that it will bring the C30 to the U.S. market no earlier than the 2008 model year. This comes just nine months after the C30 Design Concept was unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in early 2006.

The C30's primary markets will be in Europe, with the largest markets being Italy, the U.K. Germany and Spain. Volvo Cars estimates global sales of the C30 at 65,000 units annually. Pricing and volume expectations for the U.S.-bound C30 have not yet been set.

Putting 218 horsepower to the front wheels, the new C30 is powered by a turbocharged inline five-cylinder engine that produces 236 pound-feet of torque.

Measuring in at just 167 inches in length, the C30 is the smallest member of Volvo’s model range – an impressive 8.5 inches shorter than the Volvo S40 sport sedan while still retaining the 103.9 inch wheel base, which really pushes the wheels towards the end of the car.

Right out of the box, audio enthusiasts will appreciate the Volvo C30's standard 160-watt stereo system. And true audiophiles can choose a Premium Sound system that closely matches the acclaimed system offered in the new C70, with a digital 5x130W ICE Power amplifier from Alpine®, Dolby® Pro Logic II Surround, and 10 loudspeakers from Danish loudspeaker manufacturer Dynaudio®. Total output for the Premium Sound System is 650 watts.

Preliminary Specifications

Engine:
2.5-liter double overhead cam turbocharged 5-cylinder
218 hp at 5,000 rpm
236 lb.-ft of torque at 1,500 – 4,800 rpm

Dimensions:
Length – 167.4 inches
Width – 80.3 inches
Height – 57.0 inches
Weight – 2,900 pounds (estimated)
Wheelbase – 103.9 inches

S4cabriofox - 9/28/2006 9:53:11 PM

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Cool. Headlights look a bit too big though... I'm almost sure they're the exact same clusters as the S40/V50, and that's the reason why.

However, not as cool as my A3, or the MINI. But it's still nice to see that the premium small car market is coming alive!

2JZSoarer - 9/30/2006 2:02:06 AM

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Mini Cooper killer ???