Volvo C30
2007-2013 Volvo C30 - P1 Platform - T5, R-Design, Polestar
The Volvo C30 is based on the Volvo P1 platform which is shared with variants of the S40, V50 and C70.
Volvo has stated that some of the design elements of the C30 were inspired by the Volvo 1800ES models from the early 1970's.
IPD produced a flashy concept car for the USA launch of the C30 at the 2006 SEMA show in Las Vegas. It was a fun build but it was bit disconcerting when we started intentionally dismantling a brand new Volvo we'd never seen before.
USA C30 models were all gasoline engines offered in normally aspirated gasoline or turbo variations. All USA C30 models were FWD (Front Wheel Drive) with manual or automatic transmission options.
The exterior of the C30 went through several aesthetic changes through the years but the basic mechanical aspects remained pretty constant.
IPD offeres a wide range of replacement parts and accessories for C30 models.
Model information is based on the USA vehicle market. Other model variations may exist outside the USA.
