Swedish racing crew Cyan Racing, the motorsports outfit that beforehand operated as Polestar till Volvo took over the identify, has launched a brand new model of its wild P1800 restomod that debuted in 2020.

Generally known as the P1800 Cyan, the restomod is constructed to order utilizing an authentic donor P1800 coupe from the Sixties. The work completed to the vehicles is intensive as Cyan’s crew rebuilds the physique with trendy supplies, widening the monitor and repositioning the greenhouse within the course of.

The ensuing automobile is a monitor monster, as you’ll count on coming from an organization whose foremost enterprise is skilled racing. Nevertheless, some prospects have requested a P1800 Cyan tuned for long-distance driving alongside winding roads, resulting in Cyan growing a grand touring-inspired model.

“The brand new model highlights the flexibility and nearly countless tailoring choices of the Volvo P1800 Cyan, including one other dimension to our interpretation of the unique mannequin,” Christian Dahl, Cyan’s CEO, mentioned in a press release.

Volvo P1800 Cyan GT

Generally known as the P1800 Cyan GT, the brand new model options modifications primarily aimed toward bettering consolation. These embody a softer tune for the suspension, which consists of double wishbones at each ends, together with adjustable dampers.

The engineers additionally modified the usual titanium roll cage to enhance house within the cabin whereas holding the efficiency points unchanged. A luxurious inside will also be put in, with additional sound deadening materials ought to the customer want.

Energy comes from a 2.0-liter turbo-4, similar to within the authentic P1800 Cyan. Nevertheless, the engineers tuned the engine to be extra pliable relatively than delivering uncooked energy. Patrons can select between outputs of 350 hp and 420 hp. Both configuration gives critical efficiency because the automobile’s curb weight is available in at lower than 2,200 kilos. The usual transmission is a 5-speed guide, with drive despatched to the rear wheels solely.

Volvo P1800 Cyan GT

Cyan builds its P1800 restomods at its headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden. The method takes round 12-15 months per automobile.

Pricing info hasn’t been introduced.

One of many first builds of the brand new GT model, proven right here with its sensible inexperienced paint end, has been accomplished for a purchaser within the U.S., Cyan mentioned.