The Volvo 780 coupe was launched in 1985 at the International Auto Show in Geneva, Switzerland. It marked the return of the Volvo two-door and two plus two-seater coupe after an almost half a decade absence following the extinction of the Volvo 262C in the year 1981.
Most Volvo enthusiasts consider the Volvo 780 as a stylish car for its sleek, low profile design that was basically inherited from the 700 series cars, minus of course, the harsh angles and sharp corners. It was given a unique distinctive shape which really set it apart from the other models yet still, obviously a Volvo product. Its hood, trunk and roof lines are all slightly lower than the standard 700 series profile, and the C-pillar was a bit wider and had a more gradual slope down to its trunk. Headroom was also enhanced as compared to the 262C. As for the window frames, it had a black matte trim and accented with chrome together with the door handles, bumpers, and side mouldings.
The Volvo 780 was hand-built in Italy at the Bertone motor works company, the same company that has designed many other exotic cars like Ferrari's and lambo's. Moreover, its interior was superb with its contoured front, sculpted bucket seats with height-adjustable headrests and specially shaped rear seats having both seats are hand-stitched leather upholstered, four speaker stereo system with cassette receiver, seven-band electronic graphic equalizer, and a high-power amplifier for its audio system.
Many critics also say that the Volvo 780 was designed to be a touring car and not a sports car for it cruises nicely at all speeds on the open road. Also, this car is famous not only for its style and uniqueness but because of its drive train that's legendary for its reliability, truly a Volvo tradition. Also, with its luxurious and superb interior, refined suspension, smooth and strong engine and good transmission, there's no way you're ever going to give up your Volvo 780.
The major way to keep your Volvo 780 at its tiptop shape is to get only the best and genuine . Proper maintenance of these parts can also save you from so much hassle and damage repair costs. Take for instance these following .
The Volvo alternator's main function is to convert power from the gasoline engine to electrical energy in order to keep the battery in optimum condition. Without the alternator, there would be no power delivered by the battery to the different battery-operated parts.
Your Volvo wiper blades, on the other hand, are the ones that clean away rain, snow and sleet. Once they are broken or damaged, they could result to reduce visibility and slowed reaction time that could lead to road accidents. To prevent these from happening, you can start by cleaning them gently every now and then and having them checked once every six months.
Another part is your Volvo headlight. The main function of your Volvo headlight is to illuminate the road ahead during times of poor visibility. It is strategically attached to the front of a car for greater visibility purposes. These are specially important when driving at night or when it's foggy, raining or snowing. Broken Volvo headlights can increase the risks of road accidents.
Another part which is the Volvo oil filter, cleans the oil as it passes through the filter element or filtering media that prevents abrasive contaminants in the engine lubrication system from damaging engine parts. It is recommended to replace your Volvo oil filter every 3, 000 miles for better engine protection and performance.
Every Volvo 780 part has an essential role in the proper functioning of your car. Every part, minor or major, from the biggest to the smallest, deserves only the best maintenance you could ever offer. Also, immediate replacement of should not be neglected to prevent future car troubles and more importantly, huge repair bills.
