When is a Volvo even more than aVolvo? When it is the inspiredcreation of Nuccio Bertone. Italy'slegendary automotive designer.The one man that we deemedgifted enough, and dedicatedenough to put his hand to therarest most exclusive automobilethat Volvo has ever made.

A grand touring car in the classictradition. With the styling thatclearly bears the mark of themind behind many Ferraris andLamborghinis. The performance,heightened luxury, and creaturecomforts that are clearly thehallmark of Volvo. At its very best.

The 780 combines Italian handi-work that is painstakingly appliedthroughout, like burled birchwoodi nserts, with Swedish engineeringand endless attention to detail.The result is that Volvo is unable toproduce more than a handful ofthese automobiles, each week.But neither Volvo nor Bertone wouldhave it any other way.

The 780 Coupe. The choice ofthe chosen few.

THE VOLVO 780

THE 780 BERTONEVolvo and Bertone. Together wedidn't just make a world classautomobile in the grand tradition.We've made automotive history.

Starting with a distinctivesilhouette not quite like any othercoupe on the road today. A distinc-tion matched only by the sheeropulence within. From its deep,soft leather seats to the meticu-lously matched birch burl accentson the dash and door panels.

Yet, this automobile is designedwith so much attention to creaturecomfort and ease of operation thatthe 780 may well feel like apersonal extension of the body.Especially with its full complementof appointments and amenitiesthat are standard equipment.I ncluding features like cruisecontrol, electronic climate control,an anti-theft alarm system, centrallocking, remote fuel cap and trunkreleases, power moonroof withsliding sun shade, and poweradjustments on the front seats.

And its smooth, even-firing V-6gasoline engine; precise rack andpinion steering; four-wheel disc,

Anti-lock Braking System; andMultilink Independent Rear Sus-pension have all been designed towork together to provide the kindof smooth performance, respon-siveness, and handling you wouldexpect of a grand touring auto-mobile in the classic tradition.

But the 780 coupe adds some-thing to the special performance,l uxury, and comfort that Volvo isfamous for. It adds a mystique allits own.

"Command center" features large, easy-to-readinstrumentation. Solidly built, easy-to-operatecontrols on the sleek dashboard. While thesteering column puts the all-important turnsignal, high beam, and windshield wiper!washer controls at your fingertips.

Set it and forget it. Cruise control helps safelykeep you at the speed you want -yet instantlyreturns the controls to you , ifyou want to slowdown, brake, or speed-up.

Power sliding glass moonroof -with sliding sunshade inside.

Heated, orthopedically-designed front bucketseats help cradle the body. Offer 8 differentadjustments at the touch of a button. Featuremanually operated lumbar support, too.

Electronic climate control system is apowerhouse when it comes to modulating airquality and climate -front and rear. Actuallyemploys four separate sensors: to measuresunshine intensity, interior temperature, heatexchanger temperature, and outside airtemperature.

Sensitive and powerful four speaker AM/FMstereo audio system offers cassette receiver withhigh power amplifiers. System includes clock,24 station presets, separate bass and treblecontrols, scan tuning, night illumination.And seven-band graphic equalizer.

Sleek, yet subtle silhouette clearly shows thevision of the Italian genius that met andmastered the challenge Volvo put to him.With an inspired elegance of line that is at onceuniquely original. Yet timeless.

Driver's side supplemental restraint systemincludes: air bag in steering wheel that isdesigned to inflate upon impact within two-tenths of a second. Padded knee bolster. Andfront seat belt pretensioners designed tohelp hold passengers more securely in caseoffrontal or frontal angular impact.

Power "memoryglide"smoothly slides frontseats forward -after backrest is folded.Helps passengers to more easily get into, orout of, rear seats.

THE DRIVING FORCEThe Volvo 780 Bertone features an engineworthy of the automobile it powers. An even-firing and highly responsive B280F V-6 gasolineengine*. With aluminum alloy engine blockand cylinder heads for lower weight and engineefficiency. Paired with an up-to-the-minuteelectronic ignition system with spark advanceand knock sensor, LH-Jetronic electronic fuelinjection, and Lambda Sond ® emission control.

Smooth four-speed automatic transmissionautomatically shifts into overdrive after shiftingthrough lower gears , to help increase fueleconomy. Help lessen engine wear. And helpreduce the noise level in the passenger cabin...one more way the 780 puts comfort first.

*The V-6 engine was developed and ismanufactured by Société Franco-Suédoisde Moteurs -PRV, a company owned byVolvo jointly with Peugeot and Renault.

Advanced new Multilink Independent RearSuspension has lower unsprung weight to helpprovide you with a smooth, comfortable ride.While helping to maintain solid road handlingand... stability. Also features MacPhersonstrut front wheel suspension for a smootherride.