2006 Volvo C70 Revealed!

[BMWDave]

What do you think?

[93JC]

Don't care for the badonkadonk boota?.

It looks big, whereas the old one looked fairly svelte.

[BMWDave]

Don't care for the badonkadonk boota?.

It looks big, whereas the old one looked fairly svelte.

I dont think these are the best quality pictures, but from now I liked the rendering that was floating around the internet better.

[TBR]

The rear is bloated and stretched out, while the front looks too much like the S40's.  

[BMWDave]

The rear is bloated and stretched out, while the front looks too much like the S40's.

Hopefully in other pictures it will look better.

[SJ_GTI]

Don't care for the badonkadonk boota?.

This is a hardtop convertible?

[Raza]

The grille is too small, the ass is too big, and I hate hard top convertibles.

[TBR]

The grille is too small, the ass is too big, and I hate hard top convertibles.

I personally don't consider a hardtop to be a great merit, but it isn't a con imho unless it results in an ugly design (Lexus SC430 comes to mind).  

[Raza]

The grille is too small, the ass is too big, and I hate hard top convertibles.

I personally don't consider a hardtop to be a great merit, but it isn't a con imho unless it results in an ugly design (Lexus SC430 comes to mind).

That and the SLK are two I don't mind.

But I hate hard top convertibles because they add weight and eat up more storage than a soft top.  Hell, I don't even really car for power soft tops too much.  I love the manual tops, like the one on the MR2.

[TBR]

The grille is too small, the ass is too big, and I hate hard top convertibles.

I personally don't consider a hardtop to be a great merit, but it isn't a con imho unless it results in an ugly design (Lexus SC430 comes to mind).

That and the SLK are two I don't mind.

But I hate hard top convertibles because they add weight and eat up more storage than a soft top.  Hell, I don't even really car for power soft tops too much.  I love the manual tops, like the one on the MR2.

Good points, though in cars that aren't really meant to be sports cars (SC430, SL-class, and this C70) the added weight really isn't a problem. However, the lack of luggage space is ridiculous.  

[Raza]

The grille is too small, the ass is too big, and I hate hard top convertibles.

I personally don't consider a hardtop to be a great merit, but it isn't a con imho unless it results in an ugly design (Lexus SC430 comes to mind).

That and the SLK are two I don't mind.

But I hate hard top convertibles because they add weight and eat up more storage than a soft top.  Hell, I don't even really car for power soft tops too much.  I love the manual tops, like the one on the MR2.

Good points, though in cars that aren't really meant to be sports cars (SC430, SL-class, and this C70) the added weight really isn't a problem. However, the lack of luggage space is ridiculous.

Weight is always an issue.  It affects absolutely every aspect of the car's performance and safety characteristics.  Acceleration, handling, braking, gas mileage...all that good stuff.  I recently drove a 911 with under 200bhp, and it was fast, fun, and handled wonderfully...if more cars weighed as little as that, we wouldn't need 500HP, 4000 pound "sport" sedans.  

[TBR]

The grille is too small, the ass is too big, and I hate hard top convertibles.

I personally don't consider a hardtop to be a great merit, but it isn't a con imho unless it results in an ugly design (Lexus SC430 comes to mind).

That and the SLK are two I don't mind.

But I hate hard top convertibles because they add weight and eat up more storage than a soft top.  Hell, I don't even really car for power soft tops too much.  I love the manual tops, like the one on the MR2.

Good points, though in cars that aren't really meant to be sports cars (SC430, SL-class, and this C70) the added weight really isn't a problem. However, the lack of luggage space is ridiculous.

Weight is always an issue.  It affects absolutely every aspect of the car's performance and safety characteristics.  Acceleration, handling, braking, gas mileage...all that good stuff.  I recently drove a 911 with under 200bhp, and it was fast, fun, and handled wonderfully...if more cars weighed as little as that, we wouldn't need 500HP, 4000 pound "sport" sedans.

I don't think we need 400-500 hp sports sedans now. I have a hard time believing that the typical SC430 or Sl500 owner would even notice the extra weight.  

[Raghavan]

it looks ok. the back isn't that bad.

[CaseyNPham]

Is it just me or is the car tilting to one side on the second picture?

Besides, that, I think it's really nice.

[TBR]

Is it just me or is the car tilting to one side on the second picture?

Besides, that, I think it's really nice.

It isn't just you, I believe the front left tire is on a curb or something, causing the whole car to slant.  

[BMWDave]

Is it just me or is the car tilting to one side on the second picture?

Besides, that, I think it's really nice.

It isn't just you, I believe the front left tire is on a curb or something, causing the whole car to slant.

Yes, I noticed that too.

[BMWDave]

This in from Edmunds.

We've seen heavily camouflaged prototypes of Volvo's upcoming C50 convertible before, but a recent commercial shoot in Florida gave us a look at the 2007 Volvo C50 in full production trim. Although it looks a lot like the current C70 convertible, Volvo hopes that the slightly smaller C50 will appeal to a younger audience that might otherwise opt for Audi's A4 cabriolet or the upcoming BMW 3 Series convertible.

Not only do these pictures reveal the C50's smooth profile, they also expose a feature we've suspected all along ? a retractable hardtop. This would allow the C50 to effectively replace both the C70 convertible and the now defunct C70 coupe in Volvo's lineup. It would also give the C50 the enviable position as the least expensive hardtop convertible on the market.

Built on the same platform as the S40 sedan, the C50 will likely share the S40's 2.5-liter, five-cylinder engine. The C50 looks to have roughly the same overall dimensions as well so rear passenger space will be tight, but usable. A new airbag system will give the C50 full head protection despite the lack of a fixed roof, a feature currently offered only in the 2005 Porsche Boxster.

Look for the C50 to debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September, with U.S. sales beginning next spring.  

[Raza]

I hate hardtop convertibles.

[TBR]

I hate hardtop convertibles.

I believe we have been through this already...

[cozmik]

I hate hardtop convertibles.

I think you mentioned that.


Overall, I'm not really feelin this one. The S40 is really small, as a convertible it will be even smaller. The lines look odd too.

[BMWDave]

I am still holding out opinion on this until I see one in person.

[Raza]

I am still holding out opinion on this until I see one in person.

That's probably smart.

[Raza]

I hate hardtop convertibles.

I think you mentioned that.


Overall, I'm not really feelin this one. The S40 is really small, as a convertible it will be even smaller. The lines look odd too.

I felt it beared repeating.