1998–2002
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Specifications
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
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
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)
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
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
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
Seat Belt
Type of Belt
- Three-Point-Belt
- Front Seats
- Outer Rear Seats
- Seat Belt Colour
- Black
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Belt Pretensioner
Yes
Yes
-
Belt Load Limiter
Yes
-
-
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
Yes
Optional
-
Side Chest Airbag
Yes
Yes
-
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
- 1
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