2008 Volvo C30

Horsepower: 227 @ 5000
Torque (lb-ft): 236 @ 1500
Weight: 2970 lbs
0-60: TBD

Bodystyle: 2dr Car
Market Segment: 2-door Sub-Comp...
Engine type: I5 Turbo
Transmission type: 6 Manual

MSRP: $21,373 - $22,700

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Press release

Volvo’s R cars have always been about dynamic design and an exciting driving experience. For the 2009 Model Year, Volvo Cars of North America (VCNA) will introduce R-Design for the C30, S40, V50 and XC90. R-Design includes model-specific design cues that promise to draw a lot of attention while still offering a premium experience.

"The possibility of tailoring one’s car to suit personal tastes is becoming increasingly important to car buyers today. R-Design has been developed for buyers who want a refined and sporty look for their cars," noted Gerry Keaney, Senior Vice President, Marketing, Sales and Customer Service at Volvo Cars.

Customers can choose between 10 exterior colors, and the R-Design badge in the grille is accompanied by a range of specially designed exterior and interior details.

Exterior features include a satin matt-finish grille, color coordinated bumpers and lower side moldings, rear or roof spoiler, satin matt-finish door mirror caps and five-spoke aluminum wheels.

Sporty 17 inch and 18 inch wheels will be available on C30, S40 and V50 R-Design, while 19 inch and 20 inch wheels will be available on XC90 R-Design (dependent upon car variant).

Contrasting seats

Inside the cars (C30, S40 and V50) there are seats in off-black Vulcaflex with the seat cushion and backrest in contrasting cream-colored leather. The R-Design logo embossed on the backrest and the contrasting stitching reinforce the seats’ sporty appearance.

Other R-Design interior details include a leather-trimmed steering wheel with R-Design logo, the unique R-inspired instrument cluster, aluminum sport pedals, specially designed aluminum center stack and door inlays, gear selector with aluminum inlay and tufted dark sport floor mats with contrasting light leather seams.

Emotional and extrovert

"R-Design is entirely in line with the accelerated focus on making our cars more extroverted and emotional. It gives the buyers the opportunity to spice up the already distinct personality of these car models," commented Steve Mattin, Senior Vice President and Design Director at Volvo Cars.

The R-Design package will become available on the C30, S40, V50 and XC90 in the autumn of 2008.

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Vehicle

• EPA Classification : Compact

Engine

• Engine Order Code : N/A
• Engine Type : I5 Turbo
• Displacement : 2.5L/154
• Fuel System : PFI
• SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM : 227 @ 5000
• SAE Net Torque @ RPM : 236 @ 1500

Transmission

• Drivetrain : Front Wheel Drive
• Trans Order Code : N/A
• Trans Type : 6
• Trans Description Cont. : Manual
• Trans Description Cont. Again : N/A
• First Gear Ratio (:1) : 3.39
• Second Gear Ratio (:1) : 1.91
• Third Gear Ratio (:1) : 1.27
• Fourth Gear Rato (:1) : 0.95
• Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) : 0.78
• Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) : 0.65
• Reverse Ratio (:1) : - TBD -
• Clutch Size (in) : - TBD -
• Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) : 3.77

Mileage

• EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) : 19
• EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) : 28

Electrical

• Cold Cranking Amps @ 0� F (Primary) : - TBD -
• Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) : - TBD -

Cooling System

• Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) : - TBD -

Weight Information

• Base Curb Weight (lbs) : 2970

Trailering

• Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : 2000
• Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : 200
• Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : 2000
• Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : 200

Suspension

• Suspension Type - Front : MacPherson Strut
• Suspension Type - Rear : Multi-link
• Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) : N/A
• Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) : N/A
• Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) : - TBD -
• Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) : - TBD -
• Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) : - TBD -
• Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) : - TBD -

Brakes

• Brake Type : Pwr
• Brake ABS System : 4-wheel
• Disc - Front (Yes or ) : Yes
• Disc - Rear (Yes or ) : Yes
• Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : 11.8 x 1.0
• Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : 11.0 x 0.4
• Drum - Rear (Yes or ) : N/A
• Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) : N/A

Tires

• Front Tire Order Code : N/A
• Rear Tire Order Code : N/A
• Spare Tire Order Code : N/A
• Front Tire Size : 205/55R16
• Rear Tire Size : 205/55R16
• Spare Tire Size : Compact

Wheels

• Front Wheel Size (in) : 16 x 6.5
• Rear Wheel Size (in) : 16 x 6.5
• Spare Wheel Size (in) : Compact
• Front Wheel Material : Aluminum
• Rear Wheel Material : Aluminum
• Spare Wheel Material : Steel

Steering

• Steering Type : Pwr Rack & Pinion
• Steering Ratio (:1), Overall : 15.4
• Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) : 2.6
• Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) : 38.1
• Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) : - TBD -

Fuel Tank

• Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) : 15.9

Exterior Dimensions

• Wheelbase (in) : 103.9
• Length, Overall (in) : 167.4
• Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) : 70.2
• Height, Overall (in) : 57.0
• Tread Width, Front (in) : 60.4
• Tread Width, Rear (in) : 60.3
• Min Ground Clearance (in) : 5.3
• Liftover Height (in) : 31.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

• Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft�) : 12.9
• Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft�) : 20

Interior Dimensions

• Passenger Capacity : 4
• Passenger Volume (ft�) : 89
• Front Head Room (in) : 38.2
• Front Leg Room (in) : 42.3
• Front Shoulder Room (in) : 53.6
• Front Hip Room (in) : 53.1
• Second Head Room (in) : 36.4
• Second Leg Room (in) : 33.9
• Second Shoulder Room (in) : 47.0
• Second Hip Room (in) : 41.5

Summary

• Vehicle Name : C30
• Body Style : 2 Door Coupe

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Safety Features

• 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
• Passenger Air Bag
• Driver Air Bag
• Rear Head Air Bag
• Side Head Air Bag
• Side Air Bag
• Electronic Stability Control
• Electronic Stability Control
• Daytime Running Lights
• Daytime Running Lights
• Traction Control
• Traction Control
• Tires - Front Performance
• Tires - Front Performance
• Tires - Front Performance
• Tires - Front Performance
• Tires - Front Performance
• Tires - Rear Performance
• Tires - Rear Performance
• Tires - Rear Performance
• Tires - Rear Performance
• Tires - Rear Performance
• Full Size Spare Tire
• Compact Spare Tire

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