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Volvo S70

General information

ModelVolvo S70
Year1997
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating55.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

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

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement2319 ccm (141.51 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 5 cylinder
Max power241.00 PS (177 kW or 238 HP) at 5100 Rev. per min.
Max torque330.00 Nm (33.6 kgf-m or 243.4 ft.lbs) at 2400 Rev. per min.
Compression8.5:1
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1607 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4650 litres (1,229 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDisks

Dimensions and weight

Weight1500 kg (3,306.9 pounds)
Overall length4730 mm (186.2 inches)
Overall width1770 mm (69.7 inches)
Overall height1400 mm (55.1 inches)
Wheelbase2670 mm (105.1 inches)
Fuel capacity58.0 litres (15.32 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originSweden
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