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Volvo C70 T5 Convertible Automatic

(2003 model)

Brief specs of 2003 Volvo C70 T5 Convertible Automatic

2-door 2+2-seater drophead coupé (convertible coupé), petrol (gasoline) 5-cylinder 20-valve straight (inline) engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 2319 cm3 / 141.5 cu in / 141.5 cu in, 179.7 kW / 241.0 hp / 241.0 hp @ 5400 rpm / 5400 rpm / 5400 rpm, 330.0 N·m / 243.4 lb·ft / 243.4 lb·ft @ 2400 rpm / 2400 rpm / 2400 rpm, automatic 5-speed transmission, front wheel drive, 230 km/h / 143 mph / 143 mph top speed, consumption 10.9 l/100km / 25.9 mpg-UK / 21.6 mpg-US

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)VolvoIssued from2003
ModelC70 T5 Convertible AutomaticIssued 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)4530 l / 159.98 cu ft / 159.98 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4716 mm / 185.7 in / 185.7 inTotal (curb) weight1565 kg / 3450 lb / 3450 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)2.21 m2 / 23.7 sq ft / 23.7 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)0.75 m2 / 8.1 sq ft / 8.1 sq ft (est.)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)18.6 kW / 25.0 hp / 25.0 hp (est.)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders5
Engine Typestraight (inline) (Inline, 5 cylinder)Total number of valves20
Engine ManufacturerVolvoValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionaluminium block & headBore81.0 mm / 3.19 in / 3.19 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke90.0 mm / 3.54 in / 3.54 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio0.9
Fuel supplyEFiEngine displacement2319 cm3 / 141.5 cu in / 141.5 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity463.80 cm3/cylinder / 28.303 cu in/cylinder / 28.303 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio8.5 : 1
SumpwetMax. output power179.7 kW / 241.0 hp / 241.0 hp at 5400 rpm / 5400 rpm / 5400 rpm
AspirationturbochargedMax. torque330.0 N·m / 243.4 lb·ft / 243.4 lb·ft at 2400 rpm / 2400 rpm / 2400 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)84.0 kW / 112.6 hp / 112.6 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output77.5 kW/l / 1.703 bhp/cu in / 1.703 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converteryesSpecific torque142.3 N·m/l / 1.24 lb·ft/cu in / 1.24 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typeautomaticNumber of gears5
Wheel drivefront wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed230 km/h / 143 mph / 143 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio154.0 kW/ton / 116.7 bhp/ton / 116.7 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/h8.00 s / 8.00 s / 8.00 sFuel consumption, City (urban)16.0 l/100km / 17.7 mpg-UK / 14.7 mpg-US
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)8.0 l/100km / 35.3 mpg-UK / 29.4 mpg-US
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)10.9 l/100km / 25.9 mpg-UK / 21.6 mpg-US
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions261 g/km / 420 g/mi / 420 g/mi
  Range624 km / 388 mi / 388 mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmenttransverse
Steeringrack & pinion PASSteering details
Turns lock-to-lock3Turning circle11.7 m / 38.4 ft / 38.4 ft
Suspension frontIndependent,S,Low Links, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB)Suspension rearSemi-independent,Delta Links, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB)
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front215/65-R16Tyres rear225/55-R16
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes reardisc
Brake diameter front302 mm / 11.9 in / 11.9 inBrake 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 T5 Convertible Automatic

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