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C70
1998 Volvo C70
Sweden
Gasoline
FWD
Convertible
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
1998
Make
Volvo
Model
C70
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
NC/NK
Seats
4
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
Automatic Electrohydraulic
Manual, 4
5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
2.5 T
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
193 hp
Power (kW)
142 kW
Torque
270 Nm (199 lb-ft)
Top speed
210 km/h
(130 mph)
0–60 mph
8.1 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
8.5 seconds
Displacement
2,435 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,716 mm
(185.7 in)
Width
1,817 mm
(71.5 in)
Height
1,429 mm
(56.3 in)
Wheelbase
2,664 mm
(104.9 in)
Curb weight
1,557 kg
(3,433 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,100 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
1,800 - 5,000 rpm
Redline
6,200 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-30
5W-40
10W-30
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
100 A
Alternator Voltage
14 V
Engine Configuration
Bore
83 mm
(3.3 in)
Stroke
90 mm
(3.5 in)
Compression Ratio
9 :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
2 years
Engine Coolant
8,000 km / 1 years
Interior Filter
32,000 km
(19,884 mi)
Accessory Belt
96,000 km
(59,652 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
Leather
Optional
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
Comfort Suspension
Optional
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Suspension, Rear
Semi-dependent
Yes
Strut Bar
Front
Optional
Anti-roll Bar
Front
20 mm
(0.8 in)
Rear
20 mm
(0.8 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
13.6 – 15 litres / 100 km
Highway
7.6 – 8.1 litres / 100 km
Combined
9.8 – 10.6 litres / 100 km
Emission NEDC
CO₂, Combined
234 – 252 g/km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,521 mm
(59.9 in)
Track, Rear
1,521 mm
(59.9 in)
Turning Circle
11.7 m
Ground Clearance
120 mm
(4.7 in)
Interior
Head Room, Front
1,000 mm
(39.4 in)
Head Room, Rear
990 mm
(39.0 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,410 mm
(55.5 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,140 mm
(44.9 in)
Weight
Gross Weight
2010 – 2030 kg
(4,431 – 4,475 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
1,600 kg
(3,527 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
500 kg
(1,102 lb)
Cargo Capacity
330 – 335 kg
(728 – 739 lb)
Max Roof Load
0 kg
(0 lb)
Max Towbar Download
75 kg
(165 lb)
Permitted Axle Load, front
1090 – 1110 kg
(2,403 – 2,447 lb)
Permitted Axle Load, rear
970 kg
(2,138 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Cabriolet Soft-top
Pillars
A
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Body Material
Steel
Roof Material
Textile
Protective Moldings
Yes
Chassis › Protective Moldings
Sides
Mid-Strip
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Door Handles
Pull-out
Platform
Volvo
P80
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Electrical
Heated
Yes
House Colour
Same as Car
Mirror Shape, Passenger side
Convex
Windscreen Wipers
Number of Wiper Speeds
2
Intermittent Control
Yes
Volume Water Tank
4.5 litres
Windscreen Wipers: Connector type, Front
Hook
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Window Lifts, Rear
Powered (Safety Lock)
Heated Windows
Rear
Frameless Windows
First Row
Tinted Windows
Windscreen, upper part
Front
Second Row
Safety Glass
Yes
Windows › Window Lifts, Features
One-touch up/down
Driver
Windows › Safety Glass
Front
Laminated
Side
Tempered
Other Equipment
Tow Hook
Front
Rear
Antenna
Bumper-integrated
Whip
Cabriolet Roof Opening
Powered
Windblocker
Optional
Mud Flaps
Optional
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Fog Lights
Yes
Special Features
Come Home/Leaving Lights
Headlight Wipers
Headlight Washers
Fog Lights
Front
Halogen
Rear
Halogen
Spot Light
Optional
Colour
Door Handles
Same as Car
Rims & Tires
Number of Bolts
5 pcs
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
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Trip Computer
Optional
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Coolant Temperature
Analogue
Odometer Limit
1,000,000 km/miles
Climate Control
Air Condition
Yes
Micro Filter
Optional
Pollen Filter
Yes
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
AM
FM
RDS
Media Format
Cassette
Phone Preparation
Optional
Connectivity › Media Format
CD
Yes
Displays
Center Display
Optional
Equalizer
Yes
Features
Dynamic Volume
Yes
Speakers
Total Number of Speakers
10 - 12 pcs
Tweeters
4 pcs
Midrange Speakers
2 - 4 pcs
Bass Speakers
4 pcs
Speakers Max. Watt
240 - 400 W
Speaker Brand
Dynaudio
Subwoofer
Optional
Speakers › Subwoofer
Number of Subwoofers
1 pcs
Subwoofer Size
9"
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Light
Lockable
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
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Clock
Yes
12V Outlet
Front
Carpets
Front
Rear
Ashtray
Optional
Cigarette Lighter
Optional
Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror
Make-up Light
Driver
Passenger
Other Equipment › Clock
Digital
Instrument Cluster
Other Equipment › Ashtray
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Steering Wheel
Power Steering
Hydraulic
Adjustments
Tilt
Telescope
Sport
Optional
Number of Spokes
4
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Barrier Net/Grid
Optional
Cargo Hooks
Yes
Carpet
Optional
Hatch Through Rear Seats
Yes
Light
Yes
Hatch Opening Type
Under Rear Window
Rear Trunk
Volume
262 litres
Sill Height
706 mm
(27.8 in)
Carpet
Rubber/Rug
Optional
Design
Interior Decor Material
Plastic
Entry Guard Material
Stainless steel
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
Front Seats › Heated Seats
Cushion
Optional
Front Seats › Heated Seats › Cushion
Backrest
Optional
Second Seat Row
Armrest
Yes
Number of Seats
2
Type of Seat
Adult
Second Seat Row › Headrests
Outer Seats
Yes
Features
Comfort Features
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
Bicycle Holder
Optional
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
Front Seats
Outer Rear Seats
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
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
-
Other
Identification
VIN Location
Engine Compartment, Inner Wing
Left
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
Convertible
British Classification
Convertible
Australian Classification
Sports Car
European Segment
S-Segment
Car.info Classification
Sports Car
Production
Statistics
Production Number (Series)
83,597
Statistics › Production Number (Year)
1997
554
1998
4,440
1999
7,715
2000
9,306
2001
5,937
2002
3,344
2003
10,237
2004
7,119
2005
1,622
2006
15,017
2007
20,306
2008
14,381
2009
9,124
2010
9,532
2011
8,029
2012
5,758
2013
959
2014
12
2015
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C70
Model
4 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Convertible
Variant
C70 Standard
1998–2013
C70 Convertible Generations
1 of 5
NC/NK
1998
Year
1998
Powertrain
2.5 T
Horsepower
193 hp
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic Electrohydraulic | Manual, 4 | 5-speed
Gasoline
ConvertibleConvertible
FWD
Automatic Electrohydraulic | Manual, 4 | 5-speed
Gasoline