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Volvo C70 Coupe

General information

ModelVolvo C70 Coupe
Year1999
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating62.8 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2433 ccm (148.46 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving12.1 litres/100 km (19.44 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving8.9 litres/100 km (26.43 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving7.0 litres/100 km (33.60 miles per gallon)
Seats4
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement2433 ccm (148.46 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 5 cylinder
Max power167.30 PS (123 kW or 165 HP) at 6100 Rev. per min.
Max torque220.00 Nm (22.4 kgf-m or 162.3 ft.lbs) at 4800 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke83.0 x 90.0 mm (3.3 x 3.5 inches)
Fuel systemTurbo
Valves per cylinder4
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed215.0 km/h (133.6 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)8.9 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1177 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCoupe
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space4650 litres (1,229 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (460.6 inches)
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1422 kg (3,135.0 pounds)
Overall length4720 mm (185.8 inches)
Overall width1820 mm (71.7 inches)
Overall height1420 mm (55.9 inches)
Wheelbase2670 mm (105.1 inches)
Fuel capacity68.0 litres (17.97 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originSweden
CO2 emissions213.0 g/km
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