If you mentioned to us that there are Volvos on the market priced well over $500k, we would be taken aback here at The Status Life. However, when you catch sight of these Volvo P1800 Cyan creations, it starts to make more sense. The original Volvo P1800, introduced in 1961, was a beloved car with a timeless design and aesthetic charm. Nevertheless, the similarities end there. Under the expertise of Cyan, a five-time World Touring Car Champion, the car has undergone meticulous restoration, delicate redesign, and extensive reengineering to create an truly stunning vehicle.
Overall, this incredible overhaul and reimagination of the Volvo P1800 by Cyan provides an unadulterated, retro driving experience from the 60s, but now elevated to a level your dad couldn’t even imagine back in the day. Through the skilled hands of Cyan’s fabricators, engineers, designers, and mechanics, an original Volvo P1800 donor car is transformed and revamped into a Volvo P1800 Cyan over a 12-15 month process, resulting in one of the most impressive cars on the roads worldwide.
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The original Volvo P1800 was considered a sturdy, uncompromising structure by 1960s standards. However, compared to modern chassis, it lacks strength due to the quality of steel used at the time and its design. Additionally, a sixty-year-old car has naturally lost some of its vigor, but Cyan steps in to address these issues. Only a few parts from the original car are reused in the Volvo P1800 Cyan. Every component, from light switches and instruments to control arms and steering rack, is replaced with custom-made parts produced by Cyan or its partners. All aluminum parts, including exterior chrome details, wheels, and the front grille, are machined from billet aluminum for impeccable fit and function.
A robust body structure is the foundation for a precise and responsive driving experience in this exceptional Volvo P1800 Cyan. In addition to the reinforced steel chassis, the carbon fiber body is bonded to the steel using high-strength adhesive to function as an integrated part that enhances the overall chassis rigidity. Carbon fiber is essential for achieving low weight and high responsiveness, with the car weighing as little as 990 kilograms based on specifications.
All original Volvo electrical wiring and components are completely replaced with a modern CAN-bus based, PDM-controlled system developed by Cyan’s electronics engineers. While the instruments, switches, headlights, and taillights retain the appearance of the original, they are based on modern, reliable technology tailored for the car. This means that even though the car looks like it was crafted in the sixties in almost every detail, the speakers can stream music from the driver’s smartphone, and there are no oxidized fuse box contacts to leave you stranded on a rainy day. In essence, it’s a refined version of the 60s.
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