Was Volvo inspired by the Mustang?

[Dennis_]

Well..

Volvo hints at a new C90 coupe. Great looking car ofcourse.
But look at the roofline of this coupe...

They like our Mustang I think!

http://autoweek.com/article/car-new...ialflow&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social

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[OZDAZ5.0]

VERY similar....

 

[Twin Turbo]

Unlikely that it was inspired by the S550. The Volvo concept was revealed in September '13, the S550 was launched in December '13

http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/motor-shows/volvo-concept-coupe-shown-tokyo

The side window graphic is similar though

 

[Backwoods]

It's screaming mustang on the roofline like you said.

 

[AR306]

Unlikely that it was inspired by the S550. The Volvo concept was revealed in September '13, the S550 was launched in December '13

http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/motor-shows/volvo-concept-coupe-shown-tokyo

The side window graphic is similar though

The Ford Evos concept which is what allegedly the s550 design is inspired by was released in 2011.. also allegedly, looong before the release of the s550 the Ford guys had already been working on the s550 platform, even prior to the refresh of the s197. That is according to some s550 design video I saw on youtube some months back.. I might have the facts wrong but I think that is what was said.

 

[cyberbro]

They all borrow from each other. I never thought It would come from Volvo.... ohh yeah Volvo is now a Chinese company and we all know they steal every design they can.

 

[rancherogt]

Sharp looking car would look good next to a GT 350

 

[mc lane]

Volvo probably will Claim, that this car was inspired by the Frua-designed P 1800 coupe

http://www.hiltonandmoss.com/media/images/1_0_104_9932Volvo_P1800_3.jpg

more Details here

http://www.volvotips.com/index.php/p1800/history-1800/

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