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Volvo C70 Convertible

(1997 model)

Brief specs of 1997 Volvo C70 Convertible

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

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)VolvoIssued from1997
ModelC70 ConvertibleIssued until
SerieC70Number made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerVolvoCountrySE

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typedrophead coupé (convertible coupé)Number of seats2+2
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)4650 l / 164.21 cu ft / 164.21 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4716 mm / 185.7 in / 185.7 inTotal (curb) weight1570 kg / 3461 lb / 3461 lb
Width1817 mm / 71.5 in / 71.5 inDry weight
Height1428 mm / 56.2 in / 56.2 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2664 mm / 104.9 in / 104.9 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1521 mm / 59.9 in / 59.9 inTowing weight
Track rear1518 mm / 59.8 in / 59.8 inWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearance150 mm / 5.9 in / 5.9 inFuel capacity68 l / 15.0 UK gal / 18.0 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.77  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)0.34Frontal 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 ftAerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)18.4 kW / 24.7 hp / 24.7 hp

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders5
Engine Typestraight (inline) (Inline, 5 cylinder)Total number of valves20
Engine ManufacturerVolvoValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionBore81.0 mm / 3.19 in / 3.19 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke77.0 mm / 3.03 in / 3.03 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio1.05
Fuel supplyBosch Motronic M4.4 fuel inj.Engine displacement1984 cm3 / 121.1 cu in / 121.1 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity396.80 cm3/cylinder / 24.214 cu in/cylinder / 24.214 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio8.4 : 1
SumpMax. output power167.8 kW / 225.0 hp / 225.0 hp at 5700 rpm / 5700 rpm / 5700 rpm
AspirationturbochargedMax. torque310.0 N·m / 228.6 lb·ft / 228.6 lb·ft at 2700 rpm / 2700 rpm / 2700 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)67.1 kW / 90.0 hp / 90.0 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output84.6 kW/l / 1.859 bhp/cu in / 1.859 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converteryesSpecific torque156.2 N·m/l / 1.37 lb·ft/cu in / 1.37 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears5
Wheel drivefront wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.7
  Final gear (drive) ratio4.25

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed220 km/h / 137 mph / 137 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio143.3 kW/ton / 108.6 bhp/ton / 108.6 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions
  Range

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmenttransverse
Steeringrack & pinion PASSteering details
Turns lock-to-lock3Turning circle11.7 m / 38.4 ft / 38.4 ft
Suspension frontIndependent, MacPherson strut, Lower wishbone, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB)Suspension rearSemi-independent, Trailing arm, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB)
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front195/60-R15Tyres rear205/55-R16
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes reardisc
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear295 mm / 11.6 in / 11.6 in
Brakes detailsservo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Volvo C70 Convertible

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