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Volvo S70
1997 – 1999
Sweden
Volvo built the S70 for only a short time, between 1997 and 1999. Its petrol engines range from 237 to 247 hp across 2 variants. Top speed goes up to 250 km/h. Against its predecessor (1997 – 2000), peak power rose from 240 to 247 hp, and minimum weight went up by 38 kg.
Body styleNot specified
Production1997 – 1999
Variants2
FuelPetrol
Key specifications (range)
Power237 – 247 hp
0–100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed250 km/h
Fuel economy11.4 L/100 km
Front Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3L 4AT FWD (237 HP) 2.3 L · 5 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 237 hp | 6.7 s | 250 | 4-Speed automatic |
| 2.3L 5MT FWD (247 HP) 2.3 L · 5 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 247 hp | 6.7 s | 250 | 5-Speed manual |
Engine
- Cylinders
- L5
- Displacement
- 2319 cm3 (142 ci)
- Power
- 174.3 KW @ 6000 RPM237 HP @ 6000 RPM234 BHP @ 6000 RPM
- Torque
- 243 lb-ft @ 2700 RPM330 Nm @ 2700 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)
- 6.7 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-Speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 205/45 ZR17
Dimensions
- Length
- 185.82 in (4720 mm)
- Width
- 69.29 in (1760 mm)
- Height
- 54.72 in (1390 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 59.84/57.87 in (1,520/1,470 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 104.72 in (2660 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 16.6 cuFT (470 L)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3139.4 lbs (1424 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4210.8 lbs (1910 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 14.2 mpg US (16.6 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 20.6 mpg US (11.4 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L5
- Displacement
- 2319 cm3 (142 ci)
- Power
- 181.7 KW @ 6000 RPM247 HP @ 6000 RPM244 BHP @ 6000 RPM
- Torque
- 258 lb-ft @ 2700 RPM350 Nm @ 2700 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)
- 6.7 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 205/45 ZR17
Dimensions
- Length
- 185.82 in (4720 mm)
- Width
- 69.29 in (1760 mm)
- Height
- 54.72 in (1390 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 59.84/57.87 in (1,520/1,470 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 104.72 in (2660 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 16.6 cuFT (470 L)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3139.4 lbs (1424 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4210.8 lbs (1910 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 14.2 mpg US (16.6 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 20.6 mpg US (11.4 L/100Km)
Length4,720 mm
Width1,760 mm
Height1,390 mm
Wheelbase2,660 mm
Curb weight1,424 kg
Torque330 – 350 Nm
Ranges across all 2 variants of this generation.






