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1997 Volvo C70 Convertible

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Build Start: 1997

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1997
Model Variant: C70

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 2664mm
Track/tread (rear): 1518mm
Width: 1817mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 68litres
Track/tread (front): 1521mm
Length: 4716mm
Height: 1428mm
Kerb weight: 1570kg

Body Details

Body Type: 2+2 seater convertible/cabriolet

Engine Details

Engine Code: B5244T
Capacity: 2.4 litre (2435cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 0.92
Engine Construction: aluminium block & head
Compression Ratio: 9:1
Catalytic converter: Y
Engine Layout: transverse
Top Gear Ratio: 0.7
Engine Type: turbocharged petrol
Engine Manufacturer: Volvo
Cylinders: Straight 5
Bore × Stroke: 83 × 90mm
Specific output(DIN): 78 bhp/litre1.28 bhp/cu in
Specific torque(DIN): 110.88 Nm/litre, 1.34 ft·lb/cu3
Sump: wet sumped
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Turbo
Engine Position: front
Gearbox: 5 speed manual
Final Drive Ratio: 4.00

Performance

maximum power output(DIN): 193 PS (190 bhp) (142 kW)at 5100 rpm
maximum torque(DIN): 270 Nm (199 ft·lb) (27.5 kgm)at 1800-5000 rpm
Maximum Speed: 220km/h
Weight-to-power ratio: 11.08kg/kW
Acceleration 0-100km/h: 8.5s
Power-to-weight ratio: 122.7 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
Drive Wheels: front wheel drive

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: Bosch Motronic M4.4 fuel inj.

Chassis & Geomtry

Turning Circle: 11.70 m
Rear suspension: SI.TA.CS.ARB.
Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.77
Turns Lock-to-Lock: 3.000
Front Suspension: I.MS.LW.CS.ARB.

Brakes

bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 1393.4kPa
Rear brake diameter: 295mm
Brakes F/R: VeDi/Di-S-ABS

Aerodynamics

Frontal area: 2.17 m²
Drag coefficient: 0.34
CdA: 0.74

Other

Unitary Capacity: 487cc
Steering: power assisted rack & pinion
RAC rating: 21.4
Valve Gear: double overhead camshaft (DOHC), 4 valves per cylinder, 20 valves in total
Number of doors: 2

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