Congratulations! Volvo P1800 turns 50

ongratulations! Volvo P1800 turns 50

P1800 is planned in Sweden and designed in Italy. It was first presented at the Motor Show in Brussels, and was built in Britain. It was in 1961 that came into production and reach showrooms after four years of careful planning and development, which is in production for twelve years.

Frua prototypes were built in Turin, 1957-1958 Amazon substrate and these cars were used for different purposes, in cases as templates for producing print, sampling, exhibitions, advertising and printing photos, shooting and much more. All three survived, and on the road.

Since the spring of 1963 - the 6000 Jensen-built cars - production started in 1800, Volvo Lundby factory, but it was not until 1969 that the body pressing transferred from pressed steel in Scotland in the trade press Olofström Volvo. There is also a radical change of name coincided with the P1800. First it was badged P1800, and then in 1963 was known only as S 1800, S for Sweden.

In 1971, reveals a new body variant, EC 1800: e sport hatchback with an extended roofline and rear with a large station wagon rear glass. GT cars and real estate combined. EC is designed in Gothenburg and attracted much attention, but also divided opinion into two camps. It has even achieved cult status with its sister sedan, and many of them have survived until today. Volvo's 1800 models are very popular with fans - there are several clubs should model - and for many years, they were relatively cheap to buy, but in recent years, prices began to rise to the classic car market.

2012 Volvo S60 and XC60 R-Design now with more power

2012 Volvo S60 and XC60 R-Design now with more power

2012 Volvo S60 R-Design sports sedan and XC60 crossover R-Design gets a significant power and torque increases when they go on sale later this summer.

Both models are powered by Volvo T6 engine, turbocharged, inline six-cylinder that produces 325 horsepower and 354 lb.-ft. of torque. The standard T6 engine produces 300 horsepower and 325 lb.-ft. of torque.

"The jump in performance back on the two R-models to define, "said Doug Speck, president and CEO of Volvo Cars of North America. "Together with the style and suspension characteristics that distinguish them from other versions, the last two R-design models have more fun-to-drive" quotient. I see there is a positive thing, and will therefore be interested in buying a car. "

S60 R-Design offers a strut brace under the hood, the strut towers follows. front and rear springs were shortened by 15 mm to make the car more visual approach.

On the outside of the vehicle has an impressive new lower front grille with a painted in a glossy piano black. Sports position is further enhanced with color components align the body, the details of the matte finish and a hexagonal pattern that is repeated on the front and rear. Included in the sports exhaust back plate is high, 90mm dual exhaust and a unique R-Design an exclusive five-spoke 18-inch polished wheels emphasize the overall sporty look. preliminary, R-Design Exclusive color is red, but the passion of the Volvo S60 R-design will also be available in four colors. Also offer the S60 R-Design a trunk spoiler and standard dual Xenon Active Bending Lights.

Volvo launches S80 Executive and V70 R-Design

Volvo launches S80 Executive and V70 R-Design

upgraded Volvo S80 Executive is the first to the top of the dashboard in leather, available in black or espresso brown out. Among the interior features of the S80 Executive more exclusive nature of the soft ventilated leather seats with massage function, leather door trim, integrated analog clock on the dashboard and aluminum center storage consolidation.

Specially designed, extra thick carpets reinforce the impression of a drunkard. ability to install the refrigerator in the back seat along with a number of Swedish crystal glass also contributes to a greater sense of luxury and comfort.

V70 R-Design comes with a wide range of specially designed exterior and interior details, such as LED turn signals integrated into the door with metal covers with silk and diamond cut unique 18-inch wheels, called "Ixion".

On the inside there is leather trimmed in black leather around the shifter and floor mats with contrasting black stitching.

Both the powerful and the latest Sensus S80 V70 R-Design Volvo's infotainment system. Sensus volvo, all information presented in five-inch or seven-inch color screen on top of the center console. the screen is high enough to make it easy for drivers to make their eyes on the road.

"Caring for an individual is the essence of Scandinavian origin, and this unique version of the S80 and V70 is a step forward in our efforts to feel that the best interpretation of what modern prestige car buyers want, " says Volvo Cars President and Chief Executive CEO Stefan Jacoby.