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[To iconic sports coupe revival] Volvo P1800 Cyan 420PS 2.0L Turbo Limited Production

Volvo P1800 Resurrection

text:Felix Page(フェリックス・ペイジ)

Cyan Racing, a motor sports category of Gilly Whidings, has announced the P1800 Cyan, a modern update of Volvo's iconic 1960s sports coupe.

The new model was designed as a road car version of the 1960s circuit car, and has no latest driving support functions such as stability control systems, ABS, and brake booster.

However, it provides comprehensively redesigned and enhanced performance, dynamics, and driverability.

The original natural intake 4 -cylinder engine is used in Cyan Racing's 2017 machine, Volvo S60 TC1..Replaced with 0L turbo.

As a result, P1800 Cyan 420ps/46.Demonstrates 5kg-m and achieves 7700 rpm permissible.

The engine is "trained" to leave the original model driving experience, to generate power and torque in linear.

Cyan states that it has improved performance and accuracy, taking advantage of the "nature of the natural intake engine."

Cyan, known for its motorsport initiatives, has selected a new VEA motor, although the installation of various engines, such as popular Volvo red blocks and five -cylinder turbo.

The fifth -speed gear box, a race engineering company, a holinger, has a more accurate gear change and durability, but also has the same "mechanical sensation" as the original unit.

The power is continued to the rear wheel, but the P1800 live axle has set up a completely adjustable and independent rear suspension, like the front end.

It is also equipped with a limited slip deferency with a torque bias function, which combines excellent circuit performance and on -road driving.

 【アイコニックなスポーツクーペ復活へ】ボルボP1800シアン 420ps 2.0Lターボ 限定生産

Lightweight body 990kg

Regarding the body structure, the engine room of the P1800 has been re -placed to enhance the function, the tread is wider, and the body is reinforced with high -strength steel.

The platform was overhauled with emphasis on engagement and lightness.

The hydraulic suspension is composed of aluminum upright, double wishbone, and two -way adjustable damper.

The reinforced carbon fiber chassis has increased rigidity and minimized weight increase.

Overall, the new model weighs only 990 kg, which is about 150 kg lighter than the original P1800.

The P1800 Cyan combines the setup of Pirelli P Zero and 18 -inch forged rims with steel brake disks and 4 -piston calipers.

Cyan is the first road car, the 2010 Volvo C30 Paul Star Performance Prototype, is a benchmark.

"I want to take over driving feeling and performance," said Matthias Ibson, the head of engineering.

"We were founded in Sweden to race in the Volvo model in 1996," said Sian CEO Christian Dal.

"In 2017, we have won the first world title in Volvo models, which became our milestone. Since then we have won two world titles."

"I feel it is time to look back on history now."

"The new Volvo P1800 Cyan has adopted blue and yellow racing colors, which represent our traditions."

The P1800 Cyan is a very small limited special version, and is expected to be offered for $ 500,000 (53 million yen) in Cyan's unique sales network.

Cyan Racing, which was previously operated as a Volvo Paul Star Performance division, has won the world touring car championship for the third consecutive year, and has been peaking in Lynk & Co 03 in 2019.

Image Volvo P1800 Cyan, Volvo P1800 [Original and Special Model Comparison] All 122 sheets