Volvo Celebrates the 10th Anniversary of its Pioneering SCC Study

Most concepts presented at motor shows remain just that: a stylistic exercise by the automaker’s designers, a “what if” proposal, a flight of fancy. At best, a few of them make it into production, mostly in a much more conventional form. But as with every rule, there are always an exception.
Volvo’s SCC Concept is one such example. Presented at the 2001 Detroit Motor Show, the Swedish carmaker’s Safety Concept Car was more than just a glimpse into the future or the main inspiration behind the C30’s design: it was the car that, above any other, influenced Volvo’s technological advances.
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Volvo to Extend Driving Range of its EVs by Going the Way of the Chevy Volt

Electric Vehicles, or EVs, are the future. Or so the automakers say. And they would be correct, if it wasn’t for a significant disadvantage over petrol or diesel powered models: their abysmal range which makes them suitable only for limited city use.
Volvo is taking measures to solve this problem and make its EVs attractive to the public by adding an extra 1,000 km (621 miles) to their range. The solution, which has also been adopted by other models such as the Chevrolet Volt and the Audi A1 E-Tron concept, is the addition of a “range extender” internal combustion engine.
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Volvo C30, S40 & V50: New Double-Clutch Gearbox Cuts Consumption by 8%

Volvo’s version of the twin-clutch semi-automated gearbox that we became acquainted with as the DSG in VW Group models, the Powershift, is now available on the 136Hp 2.0-litre turbodiesel versions of the Volvo C30, S40 and V50 models. This new Powershift transmission is a six-speed unit and according to Volvo’s calculations, it contributes to a fuel consumption saving of about 8% compared with a conventional automatic transmission.Source URL: http://sparesomeribs.blogspot.com/search/label/Volvo%20C30
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Volvo C30 Rear-Wheel-Drive Project!

Even though our friend Marcus was kind enough to add a link to the Swedish company “Skruffse” that created this rear-wheel-drive Volvo C30, unfortunately we weren’t able to make a worthwhile translation of the car’s specs. In any case we really dig this conversion, and if any of you happen to have any additional information on the car, don’t hesitate to share it with us. –Click through for more pics




















Link: Skruffse , Thanks Marcus!
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Volvo Launches New Personalized Sticker Program for C30 – No joke!

Feeling in love? Then how about dressing your C30 in pink hearts! Not that kind of person? Well then, how about giving your C30 a retro look by turning it into a post-modern Swedish woodie? We know that many of you will probably think that we’ve been caught off-guard by posting an April Fools’ Day hoax, but Volvo actually announced this new personalised appereance program for the C30 on its official Swedish site today. So unless the Swedes celebrate April Fools’ Day on the 4th of April, it’s as real as it gets.
According to Volvo, starting from April 7, 2008, C30 buyers in Sweden will be able to choose among 20 different designs for their car. The removable film has a guaranteed durability for around two years, after which it’s either replaced with a new variant, or alternatively, taken away for good. Volvo promises that the film will not cause any harm to the car’s color but on the contrary, it will protect it. The cost of the film –including labor, has been set in Sweden at 18,750 SEC, which is about $3,130 USD or €2,000. –More images after the jump



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Volvo UK: "R-Design" Sport Pack Standard on all C30s

Volvo is introducing the R-DESIGN Sport pack as the new entry level specification on its UK market C30 Sports Coupe range. Prices start from £14,995 OTR for the 1.6 petrol R-DESIGN Sport. Exterior-wise, the R-DESIGN pack incorporates a sports bodykit, rear spoiler, R-DESIGN logo on the grille and alloy wheels. Inside, the interior is upholstered in off-black T-Tec fabric with contrasting cream leather embossed with the R-DESIGN logo and is complemented by blue instrument dials, a leather sports steering wheel, aluminum ridged sports pedals and gear knob with aluminum inserts. –Image gallery after the jump








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Volvo Launches Boston Red Sox Special Edition C30 227HP

If you’ve ever been to Massachusetts, we’re pretty sure that you’ll have noticed the number of cars bearing New England Patriot and Red Sox bumper stickers. Of course, placing a bumper sticker on your 90’s Hyundai or Buick is one thing, but buying and travelling around with an all-new Volvo C30 adorned with Red Sox badges is another...
In any case, the limited edition version C30 227Hp “Boston Red Sox” was commissioned by Volvo and Major League Baseball to symbolize the partnership between the Swedish carmaker and the Boston Red Sox baseball team. Only 107 of the special edition C30s will be produced with each car built to commemorate a Red Sox victory during the 2007 season and bearing a numbered dash plaque indicating which of the 107 victories each individual car represents. -Continued
The special edition C30 that’s finished in a vibrant Passion Red color, weas the team's logo on the front fenders while a larger transparent logo is affixed inside the rear glass hatch. The team logo is also featured on the floor mats
Like the C30 R-Design, each Red Sox Special Edition C30 is fitted with a matte-silver finish for the outside mirror housings and front grille surround. Front fog lights, power-assisted and heated front seats, a blue watch-dial instrument cluster, leather-wrapped steering wheel with aluminum inlays, sport pedals, sport shifter, vehicle security alarm, soft load cover, cruise control and the Dynaudio Sound System with Sirius Satellite Radio are also included.
As you might have already guessed, the Boston Red Sox Special Edition C30 is available exclusively at Volvo Retailers in New England. Equipped with a five-speed automatic transmission with Geartronic, the special edition model is priced at $29,465.




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Volvo Launches Limited Edition C30 R-Design

To celebrate the C30's introductory year, Volvo has announced that it will offer limited edition version of its sport hatch in the US market. Only 400 C30 R-Design 2.5 Turbo vehicles have been earmarked for 2008 model year production which accounts to about one car for each Volvo retailer in the States.
The C30 R-Design’s unique exterior features include a matte-silver finish for the outside mirror housings, front grille surround, Volvo grille "strap, sport body kit, tailgate spoiler and large diameter exhaust tips. Customers can select from four exterior colors: Black Sapphire, Titanium Grey, Orinoco Blue and Passion Red. -Continued
Stepping inside the cabin, the C30 R-Design gets seats swathed with off-black Flex-tech while the cushions and backrests are trimmed in contrasting crème-colored leather. The R-Design logo is embossed neatly into the front bucket seatbacks. The C30 R-Design also sports a blue-face instrument cluster, leather-wrapped steering with aluminum inlays, sport pedals, sport shifter, and floor mats and a center console finished with a unique inlay with subtle circular patterns.
Pricing for the Volvo Limited Edition C30 R-Design 2.5 Turbo will be released closer to its introduction date in the second quarter of 2008.






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Volvo C30 R-Design Package

For those of you that are willing to pay a bit more than the standard price of a C30 just to make it look better, Volvo is offering the R-Design package for its compact hatch. As with the XC90 R-Design that we showed you earlier today (click here), the sport package for the C30 enhances the cars appearance in and out. First of all, customers can choose between 10 special exterior colours like the Black Sapphire metallic of the pictured C30.

R-Design logos aside, exterior features include color coordinated body kit, rear roof spoiler, silver matt finish front grille and wing mirrors, five-spoke 17" alloy wheels (18" available optionally); whilst the interior design features a two-tone black and cream upholstery with contrast stitching and embossed R-Design logo. -Pics after the jump


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