Sports-car Performance
At 153.5 inches (3.9 meters) long, 64 inches (1.6 meters) wide and 52 inches (1.3 meters) high, the Volvo 3CC is about the size of a traditional two-seater sports car -- and a sports car is what the engineers at Volvo had in mind when they designed the 3CC. Like a Formula 1 race car, the Volvo 3CC's one-piece outer shell is made of carbon fiber, which is 50 percent lighter than steel. This aerodynamic, lightweight shell helps to increase the speed and range of the car.
 Photo courtesy Volvo Cars of North America, LLC The compact Volvo 3CC is about the size of a two-seater sports car (shown here in comparison with the Volvo S80). |
The Volvo 3CC has front-wheel drive and double-wishbone front and rear suspension. These characteristics, combined with the car's low center of gravity, are designed to enhance the car's driving performance. To further improve performance and handling, Volvo equipped the 3CC with Michelin Pilot Sport 215/45/ZR18 tires, which are normally found on ultra high-performance sports cars.
 Photo courtesy Volvo Cars of North America, LLC The 3CC rides on Michelin Pilot Sport 215/45/ZR18 tires. |
