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S70
1997 Volvo S70
Sweden
Gasoline
FWD
Sedan
Updated Aug 25, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Features
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1997
Make
Volvo
Model
S70
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
LS
Seats
5
Doors
4
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
Automatic Electrohydraulic
Manual, 4
5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
T5
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
240 hp
Power (kW)
176 kW
Torque
330 Nm (243 lb-ft)
Top speed
235 km/h
(146 mph)
0–60 mph
6.7 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
7 seconds
Displacement
2,319 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,720 mm
(185.8 in)
Width
1,760 mm
(69.3 in)
Height
1,400 mm
(55.1 in)
Wheelbase
2,664 mm
(104.9 in)
Curb weight
1,432 kg
(3,157 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,100 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,700 - 5,100 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-30
5W-40
10W-30
15W-40
Engine Oil, Volume
5.8 litres
Transmission Fluid, Volume
2.1 – 7.6 litres
Engine Coolant, Volume
7 litres
Car Battery
Voltage
12 V
Cold Start Power
420 - 520 A
Alternator Charge Current
80 – 100 - 100 A
Alternator Voltage
14 V
Engine Configuration
Bore
81 mm
(3.2 in)
Stroke
90 mm
(3.5 in)
Compression Ratio
8.5 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Turbocharger
Single-turbo
Synchronization
Timing Belt
Engine Placement
Front
Engine Mount
Transversally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Electronic (Multi-Point) Fuel Injection
Camshaft Type
DOHC
Engine Block
Aluminium
Engine Heads
Aluminium
Engine Cooling
Liquid Cooling
Service Intervals
Timing Interval
112,000 km
(69,594 mi)
Air Filter
48,000 km
(29,826 mi)
Fuel Filter
160,000 km
(99,419 mi)
Spark Plug
48,000 km
(29,826 mi)
Brake Fluid
48,000 km / 2 years
Oil Change & Engine Filter
8,000 km / 1 years
Interior Filter
32,000 km
(19,884 mi)
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic Electrohydraulic
Manual, 4
5-speed
Gear Selector
Stick
Gear Selector Location
Mid-Console
Gear Ratio
1st Gear
3.07 – 3.61 :1
2nd Gear
1.77 – 2.06 :1
3rd Gear
1.19 – 1.37 :1
4th Gear
0.87 – 0.98 :1
5th Gear
0.7 :1
Final Drive
2.56 – 4 :1
Reverse
2.99 – 3.95 :1
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Parking Brake › Manual
Material
Plastic
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Brakes Material
Steel
Front Brakes
Diameter
280 mm
(11.0 in)
Width
26 mm
(1.0 in)
Cooling
Ventilated
Rear Brakes
Diameter
295 mm
(11.6 in)
Width
9.6 mm
(0.4 in)
Cooling
Solid
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Strut Bar
Optional
Anti-roll Bar
Yes
Sports Suspension
Optional
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Suspension, Rear
Semi-dependent
Yes
Strut Bar
Front
Optional
Anti-roll Bar
Front
20 - 21 mm
(0.8 - 0.8 in)
Rear
19.5 - 22 mm
(0.8 - 0.9 in)
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
70 litres
Lockable Fuel Cap
Optional
General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Right
Emission
Emission Control
Catalyst
Evaporative Control System
Exhaust Gas Recirculation
Positive Crankcase Ventilation
Emission › Emission Control
Secondary Air Injection
Optional
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
16.2 – 16.8 litres / 100 km
Highway
8.2 – 8.5 litres / 100 km
Combined
11.2 – 11.5 litres / 100 km
Performance
Braking
100-0 km/h
45 m
Drag Coefficient
0.32
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,520 mm
(59.8 in)
Track, Rear
1,468 mm
(57.8 in)
Turning Circle
10.6 m
Ground Clearance
140 mm
(5.5 in)
Interior
Head Room, Front
970 - 990 mm
(38.2 - 39.0 in)
Head Room, Rear
950 - 960 mm
(37.4 - 37.8 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,400 mm
(55.1 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,450 mm
(57.1 in)
Weight
Gross Weight
1910 – 1930 kg
(4,211 – 4,255 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
1,600 kg
(3,527 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
500 kg
(1,102 lb)
Cargo Capacity
478 – 479 kg
(1,054 – 1,056 lb)
Max Roof Load
100 kg
(220 lb)
Max Towbar Download
75 kg
(165 lb)
Permitted Axle Load, front
1050 – 1070 kg
(2,315 – 2,359 lb)
Permitted Axle Load, rear
910 kg
(2,006 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Pillars
A-D
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Body Material
Steel
Protective Moldings
Yes
Chassis › Protective Moldings
Sides
Mid-Strip
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Rear Doors
Conventional
Door Handles
Pull-out
Platform
Volvo
P80
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Electrical
Heated
Optional
House Colour
Same as Car
Mirror Shape, Passenger side
Convex
Windscreen Wipers
Number of Wiper Speeds
2
Intermittent Control
Yes
Volume Water Tank
3 - 4.5 litres
Windscreen Wipers: Connector type, Front
Hook
Number of Windscreen Wipers, Front
2
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Window Lifts, Rear
Powered (Safety Lock)
Heated Windows
Rear
Sun Visors
Optional
Tinted Windows
Windscreen, upper part
Front
Second Row
Rear Window
Safety Glass
Yes
Windows › Window Lifts, Features
One-touch up/down
Driver
Windows › Safety Glass
Front
Laminated
Side
Tempered
Rear
Tempered
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Tow Hook
Front
Rear
Normal Roof
Yes
Spoiler
Optional
Antenna
Optional
Windblocker
Optional
Mud Flaps
Optional
Other Equipment › Sunroof
Sun Blind
Optional
Other Equipment › Spoiler
Fixed
Optional
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Fog Lights
Yes
Fog Lights
Rear
Halogen
Spot Light
Optional
Headlight Wipers
Optional
Headlight Washers
Optional
Colour
Door Handles
Same as Car
Rims & Tires
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Anti-Theft Locking Lug Nuts/Bolts
Optional
Tightening Torque
110 Nm
Rim Material
Aluminium
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Spare Wheel
Yes
Spare Wheel
Full-size
Optional
Temporary
Optional
Spare Wheel › Full-size
Aluminium
Optional
Steel
Optional
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Trip Computer
Yes
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Coolant Temperature
Analogue
Odometer Limit
1,000,000 km/miles
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer
Display
Yes
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer › Display
Type
Monochrome
Shape
Square
Climate Control
Air Condition
Optional
Micro Filter
Optional
Pollen Filter
Optional
Outside Temperature Indicator
Yes
Number of Vents, Front
4 pcs
Controls
Buttons
Faders
Rotary Dials
Climate Control › Air Condition
Refrigerant
R134A
Refrigerant, Capacity
750 g
Connectivity
Radio
Optional
Radio Preparation
Yes
Phone Preparation
Optional
Connectivity › Radio
AM
Optional
FM
Optional
RDS
Optional
Connectivity › Media Format
CD
Optional
Cassette
Optional
Displays
Center Display
Optional
Equalizer
Optional
Speakers
Total Number of Speakers
6 - 8 pcs
Tweeters
2 - 4 pcs
Midrange Speakers
4 pcs
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Light
Lockable (Manual)
Armrest Hatch
Front
Back Pocket
Yes
Coin Holder
Yes
Door
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Interior Storage
Cup Holders
Optional
Lights
Read Light
Front
Rear
Guide Light
Footwell (Front)
Other Equipment
Make-up Mirror
Passenger Side
Clock
Yes
12V Outlet
Front
Carpets
Optional
Ashtray
Optional
Cigarette Lighter
Optional
Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror
Driver Side
Optional
Make-up Light
Passenger
Other Equipment › Clock
Digital
Instrument Cluster
Other Equipment › Carpets
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Other Equipment › Ashtray
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Steering Wheel
Power Steering
Hydraulic
Adjustments
Tilt
Telescope
Sport
Yes
Number of Spokes
4
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Cargo Hooks
Yes
Carpet
Optional
Hatch Through Rear Seats
Yes
Light
Yes
Hatch Opening Type
Under Rear Window
Rear Trunk
Volume
470 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
941 litres
Depth
1,000 mm
(39.4 in)
Depth, Back Seat Collapsed
1,740 mm
(68.5 in)
Depth, Passenger Seat Collapsed
2,900 mm
(114.2 in)
Width, Between Wheel Arches
1,130 mm
(44.5 in)
Height
460 mm
(18.1 in)
Carpet
Rubber
Optional
Rubber/Rug
Optional
Design
Interior Decor Material
Plastic
Accent
Wood
Pedals
Standard
Seats
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Yes
Cushion Tilt
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Lumbar Support
Manual
Front Seats
Number of Driver Seat Adjustments, Manual
8
Number of Driver Seat Adjustments, Powered
8
Number of Driver Seat Adjustments, Total
8
Number of Passenger Seat Adjustments, Manual
8
Number of Passenger Seat Adjustments, Powered
8
Number of Passenger Seat Adjustments, Total
8
Power Seat, Driver
Optional
Power Seat, Passenger
Optional
Heated Seats
Optional
Armrest
Middle
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Yes
Cushion Tilt
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Lumbar Support
Manual
Collapsible
Yes
Front Seats › Heated Seats
Cushion
Optional
Front Seats › Heated Seats › Cushion
Backrest
Optional
Second Seat Row
Armrest
Yes
Collapsible
Manual
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Second Seat Row › Collapsible
Backrest Release
On Top of Backrest
Split Fold Ratio
60/40
Heated Seats
Optional
Second Seat Row › Headrests
Outer Seats
Yes
Centre Seat
Yes
Second Seat Row › Headrests › Centre Seat
Height Adjustment
Yes
Features
Comfort Features
Garage Remote Control
Optional
Cruise Control
Optional
Parking Heater
Optional
Parking Heater
Cabin Heater
Optional
Parking Heater › Cabin Heater
Engine Heater
Optional
Remote
Optional
Timer
Optional
Other Features
GPS
Optional
GPS
CD
Optional
Accessories
Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Optional
First Aid Kit
Optional
Trunk Modules
Optional
Bicycle Holder
Optional
Portable Cooling Box
Optional
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
Front Seats
Outer Rear Seats
Centre Rear Seat
Rear Centre Seat Belt
Yes
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Belt Pretensioner
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Belt Load Limiter
Driver
Yes
Passenger
-
Rear
-
Assist Systems
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Optional
Brake Systems
Power Brakes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Three-channel (Four-sensors)
Traction Control System (TCS)
Optional
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Yes
Sensors
Parking Sensors
Optional
Parking Sensors
Rear
Optional
Other Features
Immobiliser
Yes
Anti-theft Alarm
Optional
Central Locking
Yes
Child Safety Locks
Manual
Number of Remote Keys
1
Number of Standard Keys
2
Total Number of Keys
2
Immobiliser
Electronic
Yes
Central Locking
Remote
Optional
Airbags
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Frontal Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Optional
Rear
-
Side Chest Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Child Protection
Integrated Child Seat
Passenger: -
Rear: Optional
Other
Identification
VIN Location
Engine Compartment, Front Panel
Yes
Left Side Casing of Window
Yes
On-board Diagnostic, Port Type
OBD-II
On-board Diagnostic, Port Location
Media Center, Low
Car Classification
American Classification
Entry-Level Luxury Car
British Classification
Compact Executive Car
Australian Classification
Medium Car
European Segment
D-Segment
Car.info Classification
Medium Executive Car
Production
Statistics
Production Number (Series)
243,078
Statistics › Production Number (Model)
1st Generation
243,078
Statistics › Production Number (Year)
1997
42,462
1998
95,266
1999
54,236
2000
50,952
S70
Model
2 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Sedan
Variant
S70 Standard
1997–2000
S70 Sedan Generations
1 of 2
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LS
1997–1998
Year
1997
Powertrain
T5
Horsepower
240 hp
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic Electrohydraulic | Manual, 4 | 5-speed
Gasoline
SedanSedan
FWD
Gasoline