2008 Volvo C30 Efficiency Achieves 52.26 MPG

Volvo is going to unveil its new C30 Efficiency car next month at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The car only consumes 4.5L of fuel per every 100 kilometers (52.26 mpg).

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Volvo S40 T5 R-Design: Engineered To Perfection

The modern designed Volvo S40 T5 R-Design has sleek, free-floating console with whiplash protection system and a high-performance five-cylinder T5 engine. The front-wheel drive S40 is engaged into 227hp with 5000 rpm revolution and 236 lb-ft torque. As a preventive safe, the S40 has daytime running lights, IDIS Intelligent Driver Information System and anti-locking break system with electronic brake assistance (EBA). The ergonomically designed seats give you full comfort. $32,350.

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A Swedish/Italian Hybrid: the Volvo 262C Bertone Coupé

Traveling from Albany NY, on my way to Burlington VT, I was looking forward to a beautiful late spring day. You see, after a couple of weeks of on again off again rain, the weather finally started to break, with warmer temperatures, and some much needed sunshine. Motoring down Vermont State Route 7, I spotted a truly unique and somewhat rare Swedish beauty, with more than a hint of an Italian accent, a 1978 Volvo 262C by Bertone.

Volvo’s first luxury coupe, the V-6-powered 262C, had an unusual genesis, because it has been reported that the 262C Bertone Coupé was actually influenced by Lincoln’s full-sized mid-1970s personal coupe, the Mark IV. It seems that the Swedes were smitten by the new Lincoln Mark IV, and they wanted to build a car like that. It would have to be done off-line because the production numbers would be low, and the tooling costs would be too much. So there was a partnership formed between Volvo and Carrozzeria Bertone to produce the car. Continue reading at Automotive Traveler

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