2013 Volvo Concept Coupe unveiled in Frankfurt
Today, the Swedish car maker Volvo has been officially revealed at
the Frankfurt Motor Show the brand new 2013 Volvo Concept Coupe.
According to the officials, the new prototype is previewing the upcoming
Swedish design philosophy. The elegant new Volvo Concept Coupe is the
first of a series of three concept cars that reveal the design
possibilities created by the company’s new Scalable Product Architecture
(SPA).
A low bonnet, roof, and the five-spoke,
21-inch wheels also contribute to the impression of an elegant Gran
Tourer oozing effortless power. The confident stance is emphasized by a
beltline that spans an elegant bow along the whole car. The Concept
Coupé also features elements that echo the design of the Volvo P1800
from the 1960s.
The blue-grey exterior is
echoed on the inside of the Volvo Concept Coupé. Refined, handcrafted
elements such as the leather instrument panel, inlays made of naturally
aged wood and the dark blue woven carpets are blended with beautifully
machined metal details.
The concept car also includes a totally new approach to Volvo Cars’
human-centric user experience. A large portrait touch-screen in the
centre console interacts with an adaptive digital display and head-up
display in front of the driver.
The Scalable
Product Architecture is also being prepared for completely autonomous
driving. The first features with autonomous steering to avoid accidents
and make driving more comfortable will be introduced in 2014 – and Volvo
Cars’ aim is to have cars with fully autonomous technology out on the
roads before 2020.
The concept car features a
two-liter high-performance Drive-E petrol engine with a supercharger and
turbo. The petrol engine is teamed with an electric motor on the rear
axle. This gives Volvo Concept Coupé a total output of around 400 hp and
over 600 Nm of torque.
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