Volvo’s redesigned C70 will go into production in November and cars will arrive in showrooms as the start of next year.

The C70 will launch at the Frankfurt Motor Show and has a new front and rear end to fit in with the design of the rest of the Volvo range. It features a new electronically folding roof which packs away into the boot in 30 seconds.

Customers will be able to choose from 2.4i and T5 petrol engines or 2.0D and D5 diesels.

Full details, including prices and specification for the new C70 will be released closer to the on-sale date. First C70s are expected to be in showrooms and delivered to customers in early 2010.