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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.

Volvo S70
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

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
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.