Volvo C70 Coupe

1996 – 2002 Coupé Sweden

The Volvo C70 Coupe was in production from 1996 to 2002. Its petrol engines range from 163 to 239 hp across 5 variants. Top speed goes up to 250 km/h. Every version has a manual gearbox. It was also available as a convertible.

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Body styleCoupé

Production1996 – 2002

Variants5

FuelPetrol

Other body styles

Convertible 1999 – 2005

Key specifications (range)

Power163 – 239 hp

0–100 km/h6.9 – 9.3 s

Top speed210 – 250 km/h

Fuel economy8.9 – 9.9 L/100 km

Front Wheel Drive

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Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
2.0L T 5MT FWD (163 HP) 2.0 L · 5 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	163 hp	9.3 s	210	5-Speed manual
2.4L 5MT FWD (170 HP) 2.4 L · 5 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	170 hp	8.6 s	215	5-Speed manual
2.4L T 5MT FWD (193 HP) 2.4 L · 5 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	193 hp	7.8 s	230	5-Speed manual
2.5L T 5MT FWD (193 HP) 2.4 L · 5 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	193 hp	7.8 s	230	5-Speed manual
2.3L T5 5MT FWD (240 HP) 2.3 L · 5 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	239 hp	6.9 s	250	5-Speed manual

Engine

Cylinders: L5
Displacement: 1984 cm3 (121 ci)
Power: 120 KW @ 4000 RPM163 HP @ 4000 RPM161 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque: 170 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM230 Nm @ 1800 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 130.5 mph (210 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 9.3 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)
Cargo Volume: 14.2 cuFT (402 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.29

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3194.5 lbs (1449 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4166.7 lbs (1890 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: 125 KW @ 5700 RPM170 HP @ 5700 RPM168 BHP @ 5700 RPM
Torque: 170 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM230 Nm @ 4800 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 133.6 mph (215 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 8.6 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)
Cargo Volume: 14.2 cuFT (402 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.29

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3121.7 lbs (1416 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4166.7 lbs (1890 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 19.4 mpg US (12.1 L/100Km)
Highway: 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
Combined: 26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 213 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: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 142.9 mph (230 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 7.8 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)
Cargo Volume: 14.2 cuFT (402 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.29

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3198.9 lbs (1451 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4166.7 lbs (1890 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 17.4 mpg US (13.5 L/100Km)
Highway: 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km)
Combined: 24.7 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 226 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 @ 1800 RPM270 Nm @ 1800 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 142.9 mph (230 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 7.8 s

Transmission

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

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 225/50ZR16

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)
Cargo Volume: 14.2 cuFT (402 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.29

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3198.9 lbs (1451 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4166.7 lbs (1890 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)

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: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 155.3 mph (250 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 6.9 s

Transmission

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

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 225/45ZR17

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)
Cargo Volume: 14.2 cuFT (402 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.29

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3198.9 lbs (1451 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4166.7 lbs (1890 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 17.3 mpg US (13.6 L/100Km)
Highway: 30.2 mpg US (7.8 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 weight1,416 – 1,451 kg

Torque230 – 330 Nm

Ranges across all 5 variants of this generation.

1996 – 2002 C70 Coupe
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