Remember when a Volvo looked like the box that the toy came in? Thosedays ended long ago, and the 3CC is further evidence that Volvodesigners and product development folks are thinking (way) outside the(old) box. The idea somewhat recalls the much-loved 1800 ES of theearly 1970s, but does so in a modern form, and makes use of tandemseating for three. That's two up front, and one in back. There's lotsof storage room in the cargo area, and the rear boattail roof design isinteresting, if not terribly practical. This concept is electricallypowered, but Volvo made it clear that all manner of gasoline, diesel, orother powertrain types would fit. Volvo won't produce this car in thisexact form, but simultaneously announced that it will soon bring a newcoupe to market dubbed C30 that clearly takes its inspiration fromthis design study. The C30 will slot in around or just below the S40and V50 models, and the production version should break cover during the2006 auto show season. Click here to view a full photo gallery.
