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| gas (LPG, CNG) | |
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| electricity |
(1997 model)
2-door 2+2-seater drophead coupé (convertible coupé), petrol (gasoline) 5-cylinder 20-valve straight (inline) engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 1984 cm3 / 121.1 cu in / 121.1 cu in, 167.8 kW / 225.0 hp / 225.0 hp @ 5700 rpm / 5700 rpm / 5700 rpm, 310.0 N·m / 228.6 lb·ft / 228.6 lb·ft @ 2700 rpm / 2700 rpm / 2700 rpm, manual 5-speed transmission, front wheel drive, 220 km/h / 137 mph / 137 mph top speed
| Marque (make) | Volvo | Issued from | 1997 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | C70 Convertible | Issued until | |
| Serie | C70 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Volvo | Country | SE |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | drophead coupé (convertible coupé) | Number of seats | 2+2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | 4650 l / 164.21 cu ft / 164.21 cu ft | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4716 mm / 185.7 in / 185.7 in | Total (curb) weight | 1570 kg / 3461 lb / 3461 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1817 mm / 71.5 in / 71.5 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1428 mm / 56.2 in / 56.2 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2664 mm / 104.9 in / 104.9 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1521 mm / 59.9 in / 59.9 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1518 mm / 59.8 in / 59.8 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | 150 mm / 5.9 in / 5.9 in | Fuel capacity | 68 l / 15.0 UK gal / 18.0 US gal |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.77 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | 0.34 | Frontal area (A) | 2.17 m2 / 23.4 sq ft / 23.4 sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | 0.74 m2 / 8.0 sq ft / 8.0 sq ft | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) | 18.4 kW / 24.7 hp / 24.7 hp |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) (Inline, 5 cylinder) | Total number of valves | 20 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Volvo | Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 81.0 mm / 3.19 in / 3.19 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 77.0 mm / 3.03 in / 3.03 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.05 | |
| Fuel supply | Bosch Motronic M4.4 fuel inj. | Engine displacement | 1984 cm3 / 121.1 cu in / 121.1 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 396.80 cm3/cylinder / 24.214 cu in/cylinder / 24.214 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Compression ratio | 8.4 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | 167.8 kW / 225.0 hp / 225.0 hp at 5700 rpm / 5700 rpm / 5700 rpm | |
| Aspiration | turbocharged | Max. torque | 310.0 N·m / 228.6 lb·ft / 228.6 lb·ft at 2700 rpm / 2700 rpm / 2700 rpm |
| Compressor type | Maximum rpm | ||
| Intercooler | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 67.1 kW / 90.0 hp / 90.0 hp (est.) | |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 84.6 kW/l / 1.859 bhp/cu in / 1.859 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific torque | 156.2 N·m/l / 1.37 lb·ft/cu in / 1.37 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | front wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.7 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 4.25 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 220 km/h / 137 mph / 137 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 143.3 kW/ton / 108.6 bhp/ton / 108.6 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | ||
| Range |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | transverse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion PAS | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | 3 | Turning circle | 11.7 m / 38.4 ft / 38.4 ft |
| Suspension front | Independent, MacPherson strut, Lower wishbone, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB) | Suspension rear | Semi-independent, Trailing arm, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB) |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 195/60-R15 | Tyres rear | 205/55-R16 |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | disc |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | 295 mm / 11.6 in / 11.6 in | |
| Brakes details | servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Volvo C70 Convertible
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