Caresto V8 Speedster
Volvo Press Release
Leif Tufvesson is one of Sweden’s most skilled specialist car constructors, with many of his cars having received serious international acclaim. The hottest of them all right now is the new Caresto V8 Speedster, a mid engined car with an ethanol powered Volvo V8 unit. With the advent of the V8 Speedster, the term Sport Rod has been born. The car was given its premiere public outing at the SEMA show in Las Vegas.
Leif Tufvesson, who in 2004 won the prestigious "Hotrod of the year" award from Hotrod Magazine, now returns with a completely new car. Leif previously worked for the Volvo Concept Centre, and for 6 years was responsible for the development department of the Swedish sports car manufacturer, Koenig. He has now started to construct and manufacture his own cars. His cars have won innumerable prizes over the years and, among others, have received a great deal of acclaim at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas – the largest exhibition platform for specialist car constructors in the world.
Specifications
Engine: 4.4L Volvo V8 (Volvo B8444S)
Power: 234kw @ 5850rpm (Petrol)
Power: 253kw @ 5850rpm (Ethanol)
Transmission: 6 Speed Automatic
Weight: 1200kg
