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Volvo S80 The Volvo S80 is a luxury car made by Volvo and introduced in 1999 as a replacement for the aging Volvo 960/S90 sedan. Unlike almost all other Volvo models, it does not have a wagon version. However, the slightly smaller V70 wagon was spun off its platform. The second generation was introduced in 2006. Volvo P1800 The Volvo P1800 is an automobile from Volvo. The project was started in 1957 because Volvo wanted a sports car, despite the fact that their previous attempt, the P1900 had been a disaster, with only 68 cars sold. The man behind the project was an engineering consultant to Volvo, Helmer Petterson, who in the 1940s was responsible for the Volvo PV 444. The design work was done by Helmer's son Pelle Petterson, who worked at Pietro Frua at that time. The Italian Carrozzeria Pietro Frua design firm (then a recently acquired subsidiary of Ghia) built the first three prototypes, designated: P958-X1, P958-X2 and P958-X3. Volvo C70 The Volvo C70 is a compact car built by the Ford Motor Company's Volvo subsidiary. The C70 is available in convertible and (originally) coupé versions with a choice of manual or automatic transmission. In the United States prices for the C70 convertible started at $38,710 for the 2006 model year. Volvo PV The Volvo PV, which generically refers to two nearly identical automobile models (PV444 and PV544), boasted a production run from 1947 to 1965. While Volvo enjoyed a reputation for building fine automobiles from the beginning in 1927, most of this marquee's fans acknowledge that the defining moment determining Volvo's reputation for building solid durable cars that were a delight to drive commenced with the PV444's introduction. Volvo 200 series The Volvo 200 series is a range of mid-size cars produced by Volvo from 1974 to 1993. Lasting longer than expected, it became Volvo's most successful model of all time selling roughly 2,8 million units worldwide. Volvo had its intended successor model, the Volvo 700 series, ready by 1982. However, the market thought otherwise, and both the 200 and 700 series were strong sellers for many years. The 700 series line was ended in 1992 (itself replaced by the 900 series), the year before the 200 series was discontinued. Volvo V70 The Volvo V70 is a full-size station wagon. There have been two generations of the car: 1998-2000 and 2000-present. Stylised 4x4 versions of the V70 have been sold as the XC trim line and as the XC70 model.
Volvo 66 The Volvo 66 was a relabelled DAF 66, a Michelotti styled compact car that was made after Volvo Cars bought DAF in 1975, before production of the Volvo 300 series began. It was known for its continuously variable transmission, the Variomatic. The Volvo version of the car was slightly restyled and given larger bumpers compared with those of the original DAF model; this was in-keeping with Volvo's philosophy of emphasising safety. Volvo S60 Volvo S60 is a near-luxury sedan built by Volvo that was first introduced in 2000. It uses the Volvo P2 platform, which is shared with the Volvo V70, Volvo S80 and Volvo XC90. It was one of the first "curvy Volvos" designed by Peter Horbury and appropriately used the tagline "Revolvolution" in its advertising campaign. The model was refreshed in 2004. Volvo V50 The V50 is a compact luxury station wagon based on the Volvo P1 platform shared with the Volvo S40, Mazda Mazda3, and the new European Ford Focus. Ford Motor Company's Premier Automotive Group assembles the V50 at the Volvo Cars factory in Ghent, Belgium. Volvo Cars Special Vehicle also produced a concept car based on the V50, the V50 SV, whose engine produces 340 horsepower (179 kW), and debuted at the 2004 Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association tradeshow in Las Vegas, Nevada. Volvo 140 The Volvo 140 is an automobile from Volvo. It consists of the models Volvo 142 (two doors), Volvo 144 (four doors) and Volvo 145 (estate wagon). There was also the 145 Express with a higher roof. It was first introduced in 1967. Production ended in 1974 and the series was replaced by the Volvo 200 series which was mostly an upgraded 140. Starting with the 140 series, Volvo used a three number system for their cars. The first number was the series, the second number the number of cylinders and the third number the number of doors. Volvo XC90 The Volvo XC90 is a mid-size luxury crossover SUV. It is based on the Volvo P2 platform, shared with the Volvo S80 and other larger Volvo cars. It is Volvo's top-selling vehicle in the United States accounting for roughly 25% of the company's sales there. Volvo 440 The front wheel drive Volvo 440, which was built in DAF factories in The Netherlands, was released in Europe in 1987. It was a five-door family hatchback and used many components from the already-successful Volvo 480, including floorpan, front and rear suspension, engines, transmission and braking systems. Anti-lock brakes were available as an option. The car had a facelift in 1994 which included a new bonnet and nose, bringing its appearance inline with other contemporary Volvo models. The car used engines from Renault, namely the 1.4 and 1.7 litre Volvo 480 The Volvo 480 was a 4 seater, 3-door hatchback. It was the first front-wheel drive car made by Volvo. Volvo 700 series The Volvo 700 and 900 series were ranges of rear-wheel drive cars built by Swedish car maker Volvo in the 1980s and 1990s. They were specifically styled to appeal to the American buyer and enabled the company to expand its market in the United States. The 700 series was introduced in 1982, followed in 1990 by the 900 series. The most visible differences of the 900 series were the more rounded corners on the body, and a somewhat better-appointed interior. The 960 was substantially revised for the 1995 model year, improving the handling. The range was first augmented and finally supplanted by the 800 series in 1993, with the last of the 900s being sold in 1998. Some 900 series were built as chassis for ambulances and hearses after the main production run had been completed. |