This essential safety technology has been specifically adapted for the unique use in a cabriolet. The Inflatable Curtain will be available on Volvo's C70 hardtop cabriolet +óGé¼GÇ£ a world-first safety development.

In a fixed roof vehicle, the IC is fitted in the inner roof edge and is activated downward between the side window and the occupant's head. This location has thus far made it impossible to fit the IC system in a cabriolet since there is no fixed roof for its installation.

Volvo Cars has now solved the problem by turning the Inflatable Curtain upside down and fitting it inside the door panel of the all-new C70. In a side impact, the curtain will inflate and push itself upward. As in the roof-mounted version, this takes place within a split second in a smooth, unfurling motion. The Inflatable Curtain elevates itself between the side window and the occupant's head as effectively as possible.

The door-mounted Inflatable Curtain has a unique, extra-stiff design that helps keep it upright. This rigidity has been achieved with dual vertical rows of cells that are somewhat offset in relation to each other.

The Inflatable Curtain is designed to offer protection even if the side window is open or broken. The curtain deflates slowly to offer protection in the event of a rollover accident.

For further information please contact:
Todd Hallenbeck
Public Affairs Manager
Volvo Car Australia
65 Epping Road
North Ryde, NSW 2113
Phone: 02-9020 1613
Mobile: 0412 259 635
Fax: 02-9020 1597
Email: thallen2@volvocars.com