Volvo Releases 2008 C70, Pricing
by: zekegervis
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For 2008, Volvo reinvents its hardtop
convertible C70 with
more horsepower, technology and some fine detailing.
Under the hood of the 2008 C70
is a nine-horsepower bump. The turbocharged 2.5-liter in-line five now has 227
horsepower from 218 hp on the previous version. For the front driver, the
customers can choose between a six-speed manual and a five-speed automatic
gearbox.
The C70's folding hardtop
mechanism is new for the model year. And instead of the aluminum trim of the
first model year, the 2008 model uses Laminated Oak wood trim has been added to
the center control panel, console and door handle surrounds. On the steering
wheel are leather trim and the gearshift knob. For a more durable arrangement,
the handbrake has been improved. Aside from this, the clock has moved – it is
now seen on the information screen.
For better performance,
handling and safety, Volvo also placed a standard tire-pressure monitoring
system as well as improved air vents. On the hardtop convertible button, a
brighter finish is definitely observable. Moreover, the Volvo "iron mark"
has been added to the remote key fob – another distinctive feature from the car
maker.
As to the paint colors, Ice
White paint is now offered for the latest model, alongside Pearl White. The car
also now comes with a premium Sovereign Hide leather trim.
To those who want to grab a
2008 car from this Swedish supplier, you can now budget the total cost as Volvo
released pricing on
many of its 2008 models.
The C30 and the new T6 turbo engine in the S80
sedan are introduced for the said year. For the T5
"Version 1.0.", the C30’s pricing will start at $22,700 while the
"Version 2.0" has an MSRP of $25,700, both having a turbocharged
five-cylinder engine that yields 227 horsepower. Since the new T6 turbo in the
S80 sedan is the major change for 2008, it definitely gets the major change on
the engine. The T6 AWD model, whose price starts at $42,045, comes with a
3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine that yields 285 hp. For the 3.2
front-wheel-drive version, prices remain at $38,705. But the price for the all-wheel-drive
S80 with V8 engine increases almost $2,000 from $47,350 to $49,210.
From $39,090 this year, the
C70 for 2008 now costs $39,240.
The prices of the
aforementioned cars exclude the freight cost of $745.
Major reinventions plus a 9-hp
increase to 227 hp are seen on the S40 and V50 wagon whose prices for 2008
begin at $24,365 for the S40 and $26,815 for the V50. As to the top AWD T5
versions of the two models, they are priced respectively at $30,365 and
$31,565. The current V50 models have the price range of $26,690 to $30,190.
According to Volvo, their
company will release next year the pricing for the 2008 V70 and XC70.
About Volvo
Based in Sweden, Volvo Group is a supplier of
commercial transport solutions. They produce products such as trucks, buses and
construction equipment, drive systems for marine and industrial applications
and aerospace components and provide financial services. Maker of quality Volvo oxygen sensor, Volvo was then an auto
manufacturer that was founded on April 14, 1927 in the city of
In
Latin, Volvo means "i roll" combined from
"volvere". In May 1911, the name Volvo was originally registered as a
separate company within
In August 10, 1926, SKF Sales
Manager Assar Gabrielsson and Engineer Gustav Larson set up the
car-manufacturing business
Volvo ÖV 4, the first series
produced Volvo automobile, left the factory on April 14, 1927. In effect, this
became the official date of Volvo’s foundation.
About the Author
Zeke Gervis has a degree in Human Resource Management. He is an F1 fanatic and is a collector of racing memorabilias. At present, he enjoys working at a consulting firm in Iowa.
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