FRANKFURT (September 12, 2005) ?Volvo Car Corporation?s new C70 convertible is designed to offer a lively driving experience without sacrificing comfort.The 2006 C70 shares its basic technology with other Volvo models, including front-wheel drive, an extremely stable, compliant chassis, a MacPherson front suspension and a Multilink rear axle.The independent suspension is designed to provide a combination of comfortable suspension and fast, exact steering response while a broad track and long wheelbase give the car stability. The chassis height has been lowered by 10 mm at the front and 15 mm at the rear (compared with a standard Volvo chassis), which further contributes to the stable driving characteristics. DSTC (Dynamic Stability and Traction Control System) is standard and offers extra stability when driving on a slippery road surface. The steering is electro-hydraulic with a light, distinct, controlled feeling.Body with very high rigidityThe new C70 model has Volvo?s modern, advanced front structure while the side members, doors and sills have been reinforced in various ways to compensate for the lack of a fixed roof. The body structure, with an intricately designed member system, not only contributes to the high level of safety in the car but also gives the body torsional rigidity that?s twice as high as the first C70 model.?A rigid body is important for the car?s driving characteristics,? says C70 Project Manager Patrik Widerstrand. ?It makes the car stable and easier to control, thus enhancing driving pleasure.?