A five-speed manual did not provide quite enough gear ratios, so Volvo also used the CVT technology they had received when they purchased DAF. The car's bodywork was of a modular design, which would help offset the greater cost of the exotic materials used. Drag resistance ranged from  to 0.28.
Due to the limitations of the five-speed manual transmission in terms of gear ratios, Volvo also employed the CVT technology they had acquired through their purchase of DAF. The vehicle's bodywork was designed with a modular structure, which would help offset the increased cost associated with using advanced materials. Drag resistance ranged from  to 0.28.