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Volvo C70 T5

General information

ModelVolvo C70 T5
Year2006
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating63 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2519 ccm (153.71 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 98
Fuel mixed driving9.1 litres/100 km (25.85 miles per gallon)
Seats4
DriveFront wheels
Transmission6-speed automatic or 5-speed manual
Airbags6. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement2519 ccm (153.71 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 5 cylinder
Max power220.00 PS (162 kW or 217 HP) at 5000 Rev. per min.
Max torque320.00 Nm (32.6 kgf-m or 236.0 ft.lbs) at 1500 Rev. per min.
Compression9.0:1
Bore x stroke83.0 x 93.2 mm (3.3 x 3.7 inches)
Fuel systemTurbo
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
Gearbox6-speed automatic or 5-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

Top speed240.0 km/h (149.1 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)7.6 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1286 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Max no. of doors2
Leg room front1080 mm (42.5 inches)
Passenger space4650 litres (1,229 gallons)
Cargo space200 litres (53 gallons)
Optional cargo space1837 litres (485 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (460.6 inches)
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS). Antiblocking system (ABS). Antiblocking system (ABS) Antiblocking system (ABS).
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1711 kg (3,772.1 pounds)
Max weight with load2070 kg (4,563.6 pounds)
Towing weight1500 kg (3,306.9 pounds)
Overall length4590 mm (180.7 inches)
Overall width1830 mm (72.0 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

Aprox price as new USD38750
Aprox price as new EUR41230
Service interval15,000 km
CO2 emissions227.0 g/km
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