2012 Volvo C70 Inscription review and pictures

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Posted Saturday, 12 November 2011 , 10:11:15 by:Angela

The 2012 Volvo C70 Inscription is going to make its world debut at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show, embodying the ultimate expression of Volvo's hardtop convertible. It offers its future customers increased horsepower and torque together with unique interior and exterior details. It will be available in a limited number of units, 2000 annually with 500 of them planned to arrive in the U.S., and its pricing was not announced. John Maloney, Vice President of Marketing, Volvo Cars of North America, stated that the C70 had always been a stunningly designed Volvo and the Inscription package took that beautiful design to an upper level. It is set apart from the standard C70 due to its unique interior which provides nothing but fun and driving excitement. Polestar company tuned and optimised the engine output in a variety of ways by advancing spark timing and funneling more air and fuel into the combustion chambers, thus creating important performance gains. 250 HP at 5,500 rpm are generated together with 273 lb-ft of peak torque, while a five-speed Geartronic automatic transmission routes seamless power to the front wheels. The exterior appearance is enhanced by LED Daytime Running Lights, while the distinctive aspect of the car is given by the chrome which surrounds the grille and headlights. Luxurious appointments were added to the interior, including wonderful Sovereign Hide upholstery, comfortable seats, as well as a dashboard covered in leather and giving a contrasting stitching. The headrests, handbrake lever and unique Inscription floor mats further distinguish the C70 Inscription from the C70.

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Volvo C70 Inscription review:

Volvo C70 Inscription debuts at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show

C70 Inscription is the ultimate expression of Volvo's hardtop convertible

Increased horsepower and torque
Unique interior and exterior details
Limited production
On sale early next year

In Los Angeles it's all about being seen in the right car. Cruising Sunset Boulevard or Rodeo Drive in anything less than a gorgeous convertible is considered by locals as very un-cool.

With this in mind, Volvo Car Corporation is using the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show as the backdrop for introducing the 2012 C70 Inscription. Perhaps the ultimate expression of Volvo's iconic hardtop convertible, the Inscription package will be offered in limited quantities and is set to arrive in Volvo retailers early next year. Pricing for the Inscription package has not yet been announced The base MSRP for the 2012 C70 hardtop convertible is $39,950*.

"The C70 has always been a stunningly designed Volvo," said John Maloney, Vice President of Marketing, Volvo Cars of North America. "The C70 Inscription takes that beautiful design to the next level." Setting the C70 Inscription apart from the standard C70 is increased horsepower and torque and a number of unique exterior and interior features.

Unique to the U.S. market, the C70 Inscription gets its mettle through performance tuning to the Engine Control Module (ECM). Provided by Polestar, a Swedish racing and performance products company partnered with Volvo Cars, the tuning optimizes engine output in a variety of ways. More air and fuel are funneled into the combustion chambers and spark timing is advanced, creating notable performance gains. The turbocharged inline 5-cylinder engine generates 250 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 273 lb.-ft. of torque at 3,000 rpm. Seamless power is routed to the front wheels through a 5-speed Geartronic automatic transmission.

Outside, the C70 Inscription includes a number of head-turning design features. A unique gloss-black grille slots beautifully between active dual Xenon headlights and LED Daytime Running Lights. Chrome surrounds the headlights and grille, giving the car a truly distinctive face. Stunning 18-inch black "Midir" wheels incorporate polished rims and spokes. A rear spoiler completes the exterior enhancements. The C70 Inscription is available in just two colors: Ice White and Black Sapphire Metallic.

Beautiful Scandinavian design has been a hallmark of the C70's interior since it was launched in 2006. The C70 Inscription follows this tradition while adding a host of luxurious appointments. Driver and passengers will immediately notice the gorgeous Sovereign Hide upholstery. Volvo's legendary seats are now more comfortable than ever. The dashboard is covered in leather and features contrasting stitching. Unique Inscription floor mats, handbrake lever and front headrests further distinguish the C70 Inscription from the C70.

Befitting a car of this stature, the C70 Inscription is a limited-production vehicle. Production volume globally is just 2,000 units annually. The U.S. will see just 500 examples of this exemplary automobile. The C70 Inscription package goes on sale in the U.S. during the first quarter of 2012.

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