Cyan Racing, the reigning six-time world champion team of touring car racing, has introduced a new GT version of the Volvo P1800 Cyan - with a second car from the limited production already shipped and sold to the US market.
“The new version highlights the versatility and almost endless tailoring options of the Volvo P1800 Cyan, adding another dimension to our interpretation of the original model,” said Christian Dahl, CEO of Cyan.
“The joint journey of tailoring a car from start to finish with a client is a thoroughly rewarding process for the entire team, just as it is to see two further cars being shipped to the US.”
The Volvo P1800 Cyan was first introduced in 2020 as a track-inspired homage to the iconic Volvo sports car from the sixties.
The new version is built to be a grand tourer, with the Cyan-designed fully adjustable suspension now set up for winding country roads and inspiring but comfortable long-distance driving.
The two-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine and drivetrain has been further optimised by the Cyan engineers for enjoyable drivability rather than raw power.
There is a wide range of engine configurations available, where clients so far have chosen between 350hp and 420hp.
Either configuration provides serious and usable performance in combination with the sub 1000kg weight of the high-strength steel and carbon fibre body. The engine is connected to the five-speed bespoke Holinger gearbox for excellent precision and feeling.
One of the first builds of the new GT version has been completed for a client in the US, featuring a unique metallic green colour.
The leather and fabric interior is of a sand colour, including bespoke and comfortable seats for touring, as well as an increased level of sound deadening material - all carefully tailored by Cyan's designers to the personal preferences of the client.
The car includes a different version of the titanium roll cage for increased comfort, but with a maintained high level of safety and chassis rigidity.
All Volvo P1800 Cyans are restored and modified from an original Volvo P1800 by the fabricators, engineers, designers and mechanics at the Cyan HQ in Gothenburg, Sweden - a process taking around 12-15 months per car.
A limited production of the GT specification Volvo P1800 will be produced, pricing and individual specification is available for prospective clients: sales@cyanracing.com
Further information is available at: www.cyancars.com
Media contact information
Johan Meissner
Press Manager
Cyan Racing
+46(0)70 241 3234
johan.meissner@cyanracing.com
About Cyan Racing and the Volvo P1800 Cyan
Cyan Racing was founded in 1996 and was formerly named Polestar until Volvo Cars acquired the performance section and trademark in 2015. Cyan Racing is privately owned and operated. The team has claimed six touring car team world titles, most recently the 2023 TCR World Tour title – and participated in the development of the Polestar performance models of the Volvo S60 and V60 in the years 2013 to 2015, including the concept models Volvo C30 and S60 Polestar Concept Prototype.
Please note that the Volvo P1800 Cyan is marketed independently by Cyan Racing. Furthermore, it should be noted that there is no collaboration between Cyan Racing and Volvo Cars in relation to this car project, as well as that the trademarks “Volvo” and “P1800” are owned by Volvo Cars.