Is the Volvo C30 fast?

Acceleration and Power “The C30 T5 is respectably fast — 0 to 60 mph in an estimated 6.4 seconds and a top speed of perhaps 149 mph,” says Car and Driver.

How many Volvo C30 Polestar were made?

For a hot hatch, I got a lot of comments from passengers about how comfortable it was. Only 250 Polestar limited-editions were built.

Does the Volvo C30 have a Ford engine?

Powered by inline-four and straight-five engines, the C30 is variant of the Volvo S40/V50/C70 range, sharing the same Ford C1/Volvo P1 platform….

Is the Volvo C30 reliable?

The Volvo C30 Reliability Rating is 3.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 6th out of 17 for luxury compact cars. The average annual repair cost is $720 which means it has average ownership costs.

Does C30 come in AWD?

In 2010, Polestar Performance released the C30 Polestar concept with 405 horsepower and AWD. The K26 turbo, Haldex AWD and body styling stirred up lots of chatter on the ol’ interwebs.

Does the Volvo C30 1.6 Diesel have a turbo?

*All diesel engines have a turbo function. The manual gearbox for the Volvo C30 is either a five-speed or six-speed unit, while a five-speed automatic transmission (with Geartronic) is also available for the T5 model.

Is a Volvo C30 a Ford Focus?

These forces swamp the fact that, under its shapely skin, the C30 is really a Ford Focus that has been Volvo-ised. All its four-cylinder engines – petrol units of 1.6, 1.8 and 2.0 litres, plus 1.6 and 2.0 diesels – are as found in the Fords.

Why was the Volvo C30 discontinued?

In order to “better position Volvo for the future,” the automaker will discontinue C30 production in December, ending the compact hatch with the 2013 model year. As Autoblog reports, Volvo has only averaged sales of some 4,500 C30 models annually, not nearly enough to retain the model in Volvo’s lineup.

Is Volvo C30 expensive to maintain?

Overall – the Volvo C30 has yearly car maintenance costs total to $720 . Given that the Volvo C30 has an average of $720 and that the average vehicle costs $651 annual — the C30 is substantially cheaper to maintain.

What goes wrong with Volvo C30?

Problems frequently reported include an antilock braking fault, clunky manual gearshifts (dealt with in a recall), an issue with oil levels in the D5 (again, addressed in a recall) and turbo problems with the 1.6-litre diesel engine, as well as some misfiring, electrical glitches and dashboard rattles.

Could Polestar’s 405bhp C30 be the next big thing for Volvo?

The PCP shows what Polestar could do to a C30 given the chance, and it reckons there would be demand for 200 cars a year. It also says reaction from Volvo top brass has been extremely positive. But don’t expect to see a 405bhp C30 in showrooms anytime soon. It’s not even under consideration and is likely to remain a hugely enjoyable one-off.

What cars does Polestar make?

Polestar produces prototype cars as well, with the first and most famous being the C30 Polestar Performance Concept Prototype (2010) with over 450 bhp and 510 Nm. The Volvo S60 Polestar Concept is the heir to the C30 Polestar, featuring 508 BHP from a modified T6 engine, launched in June 2012.

How fast is the Volvo S60 Polestar Concept?

The Volvo S60 Polestar Concept is the heir to the C30 Polestar, featuring 508 BHP from a modified T6 engine, launched in June 2012. The car sprints from 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) in 3.9 seconds with a top speed of over 300 km/h (190 mph).

Is Cyan Racing related to Polestar?

The racing team changed its name to Cyan Racing, while maintaining close ties to both Volvo and Geely, later focusing on Polestar sister brand Lynk & Co. In June 2017, Volvo announced Polestar would begin producing high-end electric performance cars under its own name and badge.