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Volvo C70 Coupe

General information

ModelVolvo C70 Coupe
Year1997
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating62.8 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2319 ccm (141.51 cubic inches)
Seats4
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement2319 ccm (141.51 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 5 cylinder
Max power239.30 PS (176 kW or 236 HP) at 5100 Rev. per min.
Max torque330.00 Nm (33.6 kgf-m or 243.4 ft.lbs) at 2700 Rev. per min.
Compression8.5:1
Bore x stroke81.0 x 90.0 mm (3.2 x 3.5 inches)
Fuel systemTurbo
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed249.0 km/h (154.7 mph)
0-50 miles5.3 seconds
0-60 miles6.6 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1606 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCoupe
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space4470 litres (1,181 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1490 kg (3,284.9 pounds)
Overall length4720 mm (185.8 inches)
Overall width1820 mm (71.7 inches)
Overall height1430 mm (56.3 inches)
Ground clearance150 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheelbase2670 mm (105.1 inches)
Fuel capacity68.0 litres (17.97 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originSweden
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