Cyan Racing’s wild Volvo P1800 restomod headed for manufacturing

Swedish racing workforce Cyan Racing, the workforce that beforehand operated as Polestar till Volvo took over the title, will quickly begin accepting orders for its wild P1800 restomod first proven in 2020.

The automotive is not low cost, although. Motor1 has realized that pricing begins at $700,000 and that Cyan Racing will begin accepting orders following a displaying at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering on August 9.

The worth is steep however the modifications are in depth. Beginning with a donor P1800, the physique is rebuilt utilizing trendy supplies to enhance stiffness. We’re not simply speaking changing panels right here however growing the width in addition to repositioning the greenhouse. The adjustments allowed Cyan Racing to put in a contemporary suspension system in addition to 18-inch wheels, on this case a set of center-lock wheels wrapped in Pirelli P Zero tires.

There’s additionally a contemporary powertrain. Cyan Racing swapped the unique 1.8-liter inline-4 for a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4. The engine is identical fitted to the previous Volvo S60 Polestar and produces 420 hp and 336 lb-ft of torque. That may not seem to be a lot however the P1800 restomod weighs lower than 2,200 kilos.

The transmission is a 5-speed guide from Holinger, chosen to retain the mechanical really feel of the unique P1800 however with the able to dealing with the upper torque of the fashionable engine. And to maintain the driving really feel as near the unique, there are not any digital aids like ABS or stability management.

For patrons with additional money to splurge, Cyan Racing plans to supply an extended listing of personalization choices. Every thing from the colours to the inside trim to the configuration of the chassis may be determined purchase the customer.

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