Volvo1998 V70 R Specs

1998 Volvo V70 R Specifications & Performance

1998, 1999

Tech Specs Summary


2.3 L Inline 5 Turbo

155 mph

6.8 seconds

247 BHP

24.8 mpg

5 Doors

5 Seats

420-1,580 L
kg
1,578 kg
Front - FWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
155 mph
0-62 mph
6.8 seconds
0-60 mph
6.6 seconds
Power-to-Weight
157 BHP/Tonne
Power
247 BHP
Torque
258 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
24.8 mpg
Total Range
381 Miles

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
2.3 Litre
2,319 cc
Configuration
Inline 5
Aspiration
Turbo
Peak Power
247 BHP @ 6,000 RPM
250 ps @ 6,000 RPM
Peak Torque
258 lb·ft @ 2,400 RPM
350 N·m @ 2,400 RPM
Valvetrain
DOHC
Valves/Cylinder
4 (20v Total)
Fuel Injection
Multi-point
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Transversal
Fuel
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Compression Ratio
8.5:1
Bore x Stroke
81 x 90 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
0.9:1
Under-Square
Specific Output
107 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
49 BHP
Unitary Capacity
464 cc
BMEP
19 Bar
275.1 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
FWD
Front-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
5 Gears
Tyre Sizes
205/45 ZR17
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Front Brakes
Vented Disc
Rear Brakes
Solid Disc

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Medium-large Estate
Doors
5
Seats
5
Cargo Space
420-1,580 L
Kerb Weight
1,578 kg
Gross Weight
2,000 kg
Maximum Payload
422 kg
Tow Capacity
1,600 kg
Length
4,722 mm
Width
1,761 mm
Height
1,428 mm
Wheelbase
2,664 mm
Front Track
1,521 mm
Rear Track
1,468 mm

Euro NCAP Results

Adult Occupant
★★★★☆
Pedestrian
★★☆☆

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

> 1549cc
£375
★★★★★
★★★★★
3.7

Performance Rating2.7
Environment Rating1.1
Practicality Rating3.4

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
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