2004 Volvo 3CC Concept

Beyond the complex engineering involved in creating the sandwich structure chassis is a simple, yet effective suspension

The styling might be quirky, but underneath a conventional suspension sports double wishbones up front and in back. (Photo: Volvo Cars of Canada)

system. A double-wishbone setup with coil-over dampers can be found at all corners, which interestingly enough is a layout currently not found on any production Volvo.

The electric motor, by the way, also drives the front wheels, which is an unusual setup for an electric vehicle but nevertheless benefits traction. The 3CC rides on bespoke wheels, wrapped in 215/45 ZR18 tires supplied by Michelin, of course, the event's sponsored.

Although the production of a pure electric vehicle on a large scale by any major manufacturer may be out of the question, especially now that GM's Impact is extinct, the Volvo 3CC demonstrates that there is an ongoing

Could the 3CC be the look of Volvos to come? (Photo: Volvo Cars of Canada)

awareness by global carmakers to perfect more common alternative power sources.

Volvo business strategist Lex Kerssemakers commented on the development process of the 3CC saying, "Rather than refining existing cars and technologies for new markets, Volvo has listened, questioned and speculated about the future and has developed this all-new concept."

Lars Erik Lundin, general manager of Volvo's Monitoring and Concept Cars center in California stated, "With the Volvo 3CC, Volvo Cars is pioneering a new way of looking at mobility so future generations can enjoy the same freedoms the car has given my generation. We believe it is necessary to show new ways to reduce pollution and congestion."