Volvo C70 Technical Specifications

ENGINE
Five-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine with charge-air cooler
(Intercooler). Double overhead camshafts, 20 valves. Three-way catalytic
converter with Lambda sensor. Electronic engine management.
DRIVELINE
Front-wheel drive. Transverse engine. Five-speed manual all-synchromesh
gearbox. As an alternative, there is a five-speed, electronically controlled
automatic transmission with adaptive shifting pattern, winter mode and lock-
up function which reduces fuel consumption when cruising.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Battery capacity 12 V, 600 A. Alternator 120 A.

STEERING GEAR

Power-assisted rack and pinion steering gear. Steplessly adjustable steering
wheel, vertically and horizontally. Three turns between end stops. Turning
circle 11.7 m.
BRAKES
Power-assisted anti-lock disc brakes (ABS), ventilated discs at front.
Electronic brake distribution between front and rear brakes (EBD). Diagonal-
split braking system.
CHASSIS
Front suspension with spring struts. Anti-dive and anti-lift function. Delta-
link semi-independent rear suspension. Anti-roll bars front and rear.
Options: Volvo's anti-spin system (STC). Lowered chassis (Low Dynamic).
Automatic levelling.
LOAD CAPACITY
Luggage compartment: 262 litres
Max. load: 455 kg
Max trailer weight: 1600 kg
WEIGHT
Kerb weight: 1565 kg