The Volvo C70: Two Cars in One

Many car buyers especially those more concernedaccompanies all convertibles, thanks to its hardworking
about their car's exterior styling would usually opt for aengine and an array of precisely engineered parts - a
convertible. After all, driving down a busy street in aproduct of all the hard work the company puts in all its
top down car is guaranteed to turn heads. Of course,car models. The powertrain of the car is one of the
the driving performance of the car is not left tofinest in the market thanks to the company's
chance; any buyer would surely go for a car withdedication to their consumers' safety. From its engine,
good looks and a high performance level to boot. Andpower is transferred through either a six-speed manual
since a convertible is known for having problems inor a five-speed automatic transmission. Various parts
security and leakage in the past, a smart buyer wouldwork together perfectly to get that power to the
surely cover all bases and go for the convertible thatwheels like the Volvo axle, the drive shaft, and other
not only looks good and drives well but is also secureddrivetrain parts.
and safe.With precision engineering and a design that enables
One such car is the Volvo C70. This vehicle is athe car perform to its optimum level; the car is not
four-seater coupe/convertible which is expected tosurprisingly one of the best in the market, and they are
set a trend for other car manufacturers to followup against very tough competition. Its suspension is
shortly. The current convertible model from theincredible, giving the car the stability and ride comfort
Swedish manufacturer is owned by the Ford Motoreven on long drives that driver and passenger would
Company. It is actually based on the Volvo S40 sedansurely appreciate. The chassis of the car is fortified
but the convertible has a wider track and holds betterand re-figured from the original Volvo C70 to increase
looks. But just like all other Volvo models, both arethe rigidity of the car thus increasing the safety of the
safety features rich and have high performance levels.occupants in cases of roll over on collisions. This is a
The car's performance, just like its exterior design,trait that is uniquely Volvo. Through the years, the
does not disappoint. It can handle great speeds withcompany has been known for making their cars safer
ease giving its occupants a smooth and quiet rideand safer for their consumers. And the new coupe
even with the top down. The top, by the way, is madeconvertible, two cars in one, is another example of the
of steel and it takes 30 seconds for it to fold downdedication of the company towards better road
into the trunk. It has that sports car feel whichsafety.