Volvo C70 Convertible

1999 – 2005 Convertible Sweden

The Volvo C70 Convertible is a convertible built from 1999 to 2005. All 6 variants use petrol engines, from 163 to 239 hp. The same generation also came as a coupé.

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Body styleConvertible

Production1999 – 2005

Variants6

FuelPetrol

Other body styles

Coupé 1996 – 2002

C70 2005 – 2013

Key specifications (range)

Power163 – 239 hp

0–100 km/h7.5 – 10.7 s

Top speed200 – 240 km/h

Fuel economy9.5 – 11.2 L/100 km

Front Wheel Drive

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Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
2.0L T 5AT FWD (163 HP) 2.0 L · 5 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	163 hp	10.7 s	200	5-speed automatic
2.0L T 5MT FWD (163 HP) 2.0 L · 5 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	163 hp	9.9 s	210	5-speed manual
2.4L T 5AT FWD (193 HP) 2.4 L · 5 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	193 hp	9.0 s	209	5-speed automatic
2.4L T 5MT FWD (193 HP) 2.4 L · 5 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	193 hp	8.5 s	220	5-speed manual
2.4L T5 5AT FWD (240 HP) 2.3 L · 5 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	239 hp	8.0 s	230	5-speed automatic
2.4L T5 5MT FWD (240 HP) 2.3 L · 5 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	239 hp	7.5 s	240	5-speed manual

Engine

Cylinders: L5
Displacement: 1984 cm3 (121 ci)
Power: 120 KW @ 5100 RPM163 HP @ 5100 RPM161 BHP @ 5100 RPM
Torque: 170 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM230 Nm @ 1800 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 18 gallons (68.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 124 mph (200 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 10.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 225/50 WR16

Dimensions

Length: 185.82 in (4720 mm)
Width: 71.65 in (1820 mm)
Height: 55.51 in (1410 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59.84/59.84 in (1,520/1,520 mm)
Wheelbase: 104.72 in (2660 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume: 9.2 cuFT (261 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.34

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3521 lbs (1597 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4475 lbs (2030 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 15.1 mpg US (15.6 L/100Km)
Highway: 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km)
Combined: 22.2 mpg US (10.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 253 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L5
Displacement: 1984 cm3 (121 ci)
Power: 120 KW @ 5100 RPM163 HP @ 5100 RPM161 BHP @ 5100 RPM
Torque: 170 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM230 Nm @ 1800 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 18 gallons (68.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 130.5 mph (210 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 9.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 225/50 WR16

Dimensions

Length: 185.82 in (4720 mm)
Width: 71.65 in (1820 mm)
Height: 55.51 in (1410 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59.84/59.84 in (1,520/1,520 mm)
Wheelbase: 104.72 in (2660 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume: 9.2 cuFT (261 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.34

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3474.5 lbs (1576 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4431.3 lbs (2010 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 17.4 mpg US (13.5 L/100Km)
Highway: 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km)
Combined: 24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 230 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L5
Displacement: 2435 cm3 (149 ci)
Power: 142 KW @ 5100 RPM193 HP @ 5100 RPM190 BHP @ 5100 RPM
Torque: 199 lb-ft @ 1600 RPM270 Nm @ 1600 RPM
Fuel System: Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 18 gallons (68.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 130 mph (209 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 9 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 225/50 WR16

Dimensions

Length: 185.82 in (4720 mm)
Width: 71.65 in (1820 mm)
Height: 55.51 in (1410 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59.84/59.84 in (1,520/1,520 mm)
Wheelbase: 104.72 in (2660 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume: 9.2 cuFT (261 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.34

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3521 lbs (1597 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4475 lbs (2030 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 14.7 mpg US (16 L/100Km)
Highway: 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km)
Combined: 21.4 mpg US (11 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 263 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L5
Displacement: 2435 cm3 (149 ci)
Power: 142 KW @ 5100 RPM193 HP @ 5100 RPM190 BHP @ 5100 RPM
Torque: 199 lb-ft @ 1600 RPM270 Nm @ 1600 RPM
Fuel System: Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 18 gallons (68.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 136.7 mph (220 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 8.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 225/50 WR16

Dimensions

Length: 185.82 in (4720 mm)
Width: 71.65 in (1820 mm)
Height: 55.51 in (1410 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59.84/59.84 in (1,520/1,520 mm)
Wheelbase: 104.72 in (2660 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume: 9.2 cuFT (261 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.34

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3474.5 lbs (1576 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4431.3 lbs (2010 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 17.4 mpg US (13.5 L/100Km)
Highway: 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km)
Combined: 24.8 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 226 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L5
Displacement: 2319 cm3 (142 ci)
Power: 176 KW @ 5400 RPM239 HP @ 5400 RPM236 BHP @ 5400 RPM
Torque: 243 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM330 Nm @ 2400 RPM
Fuel System: Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 18 gallons (68.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 143 mph (230 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 8 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 225/45 ZR17

Dimensions

Length: 185.82 in (4720 mm)
Width: 71.65 in (1820 mm)
Height: 55.51 in (1410 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59.84/59.84 in (1,520/1,520 mm)
Wheelbase: 104.72 in (2660 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume: 9.2 cuFT (261 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.34

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3532 lbs (1602 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4475 lbs (2030 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 14.6 mpg US (16.1 L/100Km)
Highway: 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km)
Combined: 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 268 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L5
Displacement: 2319 cm3 (142 ci)
Power: 176 KW @ 5400 RPM239 HP @ 5400 RPM236 BHP @ 5400 RPM
Torque: 243 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM330 Nm @ 2400 RPM
Fuel System: Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 18 gallons (68.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 149.1 mph (240 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 7.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 225/45 ZR17

Dimensions

Length: 185.82 in (4720 mm)
Width: 71.65 in (1820 mm)
Height: 55.51 in (1410 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59.84/59.84 in (1,520/1,520 mm)
Wheelbase: 104.72 in (2660 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume: 9.2 cuFT (261 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.34

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3483.3 lbs (1580 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4431.3 lbs (2010 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 17.3 mpg US (13.6 L/100Km)
Highway: 30.6 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km)
Combined: 23.8 mpg US (9.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 236 g/km

Length4,720 mm

Width1,820 mm

Height1,410 mm

Wheelbase2,660 mm

Curb weight1,576 – 1,602 kg

Torque230 – 330 Nm

Ranges across all 6 variants of this generation.

1999 – 2005 C70 Convertible
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