Shock revelation - new Volvo has rear wheel drive

Post by **Cornholio** » 10 Nov 2005 01:56 pm

Power at the back, where The Good Lord intended:

Yes please santa

!!!

What d'ya mean it's not a production model?!? Oh well, better stick with the Redline for now then.

Post by **redline** » 10 Nov 2005 03:25 pm

It is a production model (well at least a rip off of one ) just its usually called a chrysler prowler LOL

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl= ... sr&start=3

Post by **Fuse** » 10 Nov 2005 04:03 pm

That Volvo roadster is handbuilt buy one swedish guy. It has T6 in it.

Post by **classicswede** » 10 Nov 2005 10:34 pm

I must admit
That is to my tast.

Dai

Post by **ebdl** » 10 Nov 2005 11:48 pm

Chrysler Prowler... my thoughts exactly. Not very Volvo if you ask me.

Post by **foggyjames** » 11 Nov 2005 02:18 pm

Crikey guys, that thing is years old. As far as I'm aware, it runs a modified 960 drivetrain, with (as Fuse rightly says) a T6 motor up front. I believe the guy who built it was a Volvo employee, but it's not an official concept car at all.

He's now building a new version featuring the new Yamaha/Volvo V8

It's a Plymouth Prowler anyway

cheers

James

Post by **redline** » 11 Nov 2005 03:01 pm

think you will find its a chrysler foggy

Chrysler Prowler Specifications

Engine

3.5L displacement single overhead cam (SOHC)
V6 cylinder configuration gas engine
DriveTrain
4-speed shiftable automatic transmission rear wheel drive
Suspension
four-wheel independent suspension front and rear stabilizer bar
Instrumentation
Exterior Features
chrome alloy rims 20 x 10 in. rims
17 x 7.5 in. front rims P295/40HR20 tires
intermittent wipers manual convertible roof
glass rear window rear defogger
Safety
front and rear ventilated disc brakes passenger airbag deactivation switch
child seat anchors 2 front headrests
remote anti-theft alarm system
Front Seats
2 person total seating capacity bucket front seats
leather upholstery
Convenience
cruise control power steering
tilt-adjustable steering wheel audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
front cupholders remote trunk release
front door pockets front seatback storage
front 12v power outlet(s) front console with storage
Comfort
air conditioning electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
front reading lights leather-wrapped steering wheel
alloy and leather trim on shift knob front floor mats
Check back periodically for the latest Chrysler Prowler review information and specs which we update monthly.

yep as I thought no mention of Plymouth

Post by **foggyjames** » 11 Nov 2005 03:25 pm

From http://www.prowleronline.com/story.php

January 2001
The Plymouth Brand Prowler ends Production with a total of 8,527 Prowlers being built (7,929 US, 488 Canada, 110 pilots). The last Plymouth Prowler is Orange and owned by Mike Krehel who invited the CAAP workers to sign their names around the undercarriage and other areas not visible (like behind the door panels). The breakdown by color can be found in the "Facts And Stats" section. The Prowler production continues under the Chrysler brand name.

cheers

James

Post by **foggyjames** » 11 Nov 2005 03:27 pm

Ok, next challenge....hands up if you've seen one in real life.

You wouldn't believe how huge it is...it gives the impression of being a cute little thing, but it's massive.

cheers

James

Post by **5lab** » 11 Nov 2005 05:58 pm

that is now an official volvo concept car btw, came out at seca this year

Post by **Chris_C** » 11 Nov 2005 06:11 pm

That or a 3CC..... awww, I can't choose that!

Thats like choosing between... between... I dunno, although this one almost looks.... geeky... if you get what I mean.

Whereas the 3CC just looks like if you argue with it, it WILL break both your kneecaps, and then you families ones too.

Post by **foggyjames** » 11 Nov 2005 09:55 pm

It was shown at SEMA by Volvo (North America), but not as a concept car...just as a show-off / promotional car. A friend from iPd had his 'R' powered XC70 on show by Volvo at SEMA too...

http://forums.turbobricks.com/showthread.php?t=53901

cheers

James

Post by **volvorsport** » 12 Nov 2005 01:45 am

that car is Rear Engined using the subframe form an S80 , its not front engined at all .

Post by **foggyjames** » 12 Nov 2005 02:29 am

If I took some time to engage my brain, I did I actually know that...it was shown with the engine cover off in the same series of pics as the V8 was unveiled. Duh!

cheers

James

Post by **redline** » 12 Nov 2005 04:27 pm

Dealers enthusiastically endorse production possibility for Prowler at the Chrysler Plymouth Dealer Council meeting in Detroit.

oh so we were both right, honours even