Volvo C70 Overview (1997 - 2005)
1997 - 2005


Tech Specs Summary
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- 124 - 155 mph
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- 6.9 - 9.9 seconds
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- 161 - 237 hp
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- 20.8 - 26.4 mpg
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- 3,263 - 3,664 lbs
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- 14.2 - 14.3 ft3 (Coupé)
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- 9.3 ft3 (Convertible)
This generation of the Volvo C70 was produced by the Swedish manufacturer Volvo between 1997 - 2005. It's a front engined front-wheel drive car and came as either a coupé or convertible. There are four power levels available from either a 2 L Inline 5 Turbo gasoline engine or 2.4 L Inline 5 gasoline engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and multi-link rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the C70 is the Volvo C70 Coupé T5 which scores 2.7★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 237 hp and a power/weight ratio of 14.18 lb/hp it has a top speed of 155 mph and gets to 62 mph in 6.9 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Volvo C70 Coupé 2.4 is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 2.5★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 474 miles and can store 14.2 cubic feet of cargo. It also has a towing capacity of 3,527 lbs.


1997-2005 C70 Overview
