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Volvo C70 2.4i

General information

ModelVolvo C70 2.4i
Year2006
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating63 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2435 ccm (148.58 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 98
Fuel mixed driving9.0 litres/100 km (26.14 miles per gallon)
Seats4
DriveFront wheels
Transmission5-speed automatic or 5-speed manual
Airbags4. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement2435 ccm (148.58 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 5 cylinder
Max power170.00 PS (125 kW or 168 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque230.00 Nm (23.5 kgf-m or 169.6 ft.lbs) at 4400 Rev. per min.
Compression10.3:1
Bore x stroke83.1 x 90.0 mm (3.3 x 3.5 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
Gearbox5-speed automatic or 5-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)9.1 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1005 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space4650 litres (1,229 gallons)
Cargo space200 litres (53 gallons)
Optional cargo space404 litres (107 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle12 m (460.6 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1692 kg (3,730.2 pounds)
Max weight with load2050 kg (4,519.5 pounds)
Towing weight1500 kg (3,306.9 pounds)
Overall length4590 mm (180.7 inches)
Overall width190 mm (7.5 inches)
Overall height1410 mm (55.5 inches)
Ground clearance150 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheelbase2650 mm (104.3 inches)
Fuel capacity62.0 litres (16.38 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originSweden
Aprox price as new EUR35630
Service interval15,000 km
CO2 emissions201.0 g/km
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