The Volvo P1800 Cyan restomod first proven in 2020 just lately appeared on “Jay Leno’s Storage,” with Cyan Racing Managing Director Hans Bååth explaining the ins and outs of the construct.

This automotive began out as a 1964 Volvo P1800 and was handed over to Cyan Racing, the Swedish racing group beforehand often called Polestar, earlier than Volvo reassigned that title to the present EV model. The venture truly had its origins in 2017 as a technique to have a good time a current world championship and the sale of the corporate’s road-car division to Volvo, Bååth stated.

In depth modifications began with the physique. Among the unique metal unibody was retained, however with reinforcements to deal with the inventory P1800’s lack of structural rigidity, Bååth stated within the video, including that among the metal is a contemporary components that wasn’t obtainable within the Nineteen Sixties. And the physique is all carbon fiber, serving to hold the curb weight under 2,200 lbs.Whereas the physique seems largely inventory, almost every part was modified from the unique P1800, Bååth defined. For instance, the observe was widened and the wheels moved nearer to the corners for higher proportions. And a gas cell now lives within the trunk.

Cyan Racing additionally changed the inventory 1.8-liter turbo-4 with a contemporary 2.0-liter turbo-4 derived from a World Touring Automobile Championship (WTCC) race engine, producing 420 hp and 336 lb-ft of torque right here. It is housed in a remarkably clean-looking engine bay, with the turbo tucked beneath the exhaust manifold. That is symbolic of the driving traits Cyan Racing aimed for, Bååth stated, because the aim was to make the powertrain really feel naturally aspirated.

The comparatively compact engine additionally allows a 47/53 entrance/rear weight distribution, and drives the rear wheels by a guide gearbox. The 5-speed guide from Australian agency Holinger was particularly chosen for its mechanical really feel, Bååth stated.

Really feel was the precedence right here, quite than lap occasions. Engineers may have completed some issues to make the P1800 quicker, however the emphasis was on making it enjoyable, Bååth stated. The P1800 lacks traction management, anti-lock brakes, and energy help for the brakes however, in a concession for comfort, it does have electrical energy steering. That helps with car parking zone maneuvering, Bååth famous.

Cyan Racing constructed this automotive as a one-off, nevertheless it’s now headed to manufacturing. Cyan Racing is accepting orders, however prospects should pony up a minimum of $700,000 for one. So for those who like what you see right here, begin planning a financial institution theft.