Volvo S70 Brochure & Specs page 9

Double overhead camshafts and sophisticated
electronic engine management systems contribute
to outstanding flexibility and efficiency.
An aluminium engine block and cylinder head
reduce weight, improving handling and fuel
economy. The S70 R takes just 6.7 seconds* to
reach 62 mph. Equally the 140 bhp Turbo Diesel
will return up to 54 mpg (5.2 1/100km) at typical
motorway cruising speeds.
One of two chassis settings is available except on
the S70 R. The standard `dynamic' setting provides
optimum passenger comfort. The optional Sports
setting reduces the car's road height by
approximately 2cm, lowering the centre of gravity.
The result is sporting agility with a firmer, yet still
compliant, ride. A five speed manual or four speed
automatic transmission lets you enjoy your
preferred level of driving involvement.
The S70. Flexible performance to satisfy head
and heart.
S70 engine choices
2.0 litre 10 valve Smooth and economical
Performance with economy
2.5 litre TDI
2.5 litre 10 valve Wide torque for willing towing
2.5 litre 20 valve Effortless cruising
2.5 litre 2.5T Refined acceleration
2.3 litre Turbo (T5) Sports performance
2.3 litre Turbo (R) Real pulling power
*Manual; Automatic version 240 bhp, 0-62 mph in 7.3 seconds.
Five cylinders and a
compact gearbox combine
to yield the power of a large
engine in the space of a
small one.
The automatic transmission
has three driving modes:
E (Economy) gives the
smoothest ride, S (Sports)
provides optimum
acceleration and W (Winter)
minimises the risk of
wheelspin on icy roads.
Triple synchronisation makes
all manual gear changes
smooth and positive.
The three-way catalytic
converter with Lambda
sensor eliminates more than
95% of the carbon monoxide,
hydrocarbons and nitrogen
oxides in the exhaust fumes.
126 bhp
140 bhp
1 44 bhp
1 70 bhp
1 93 bhp
240 bhp
250 bhp
The diagnostic system
(Auto 240 bhp)
promotes cleaner
emissions and fast,
economical servicing.