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1996 — 2005 · coupe, convertible

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About this generation

The first Volvo C70 was presented in Paris in 1996.

The first Volvo C70 was presented in Paris in 1996. Its range comprised a two-door coupe and a convertible with a folding fabric roof, introduced the following year. Both had four seats and a flowing silhouette with long doors and a low roofline. Coupe production ended in 2002, while the convertible remained in production until 2005. Inline five-cylinder petrol engines were offered, including turbocharged versions, with manual or automatic transmissions depending on specification. The fixed-roof coupe and soft-top convertible belong to the same generation. They should therefore be distinguished by body style within this generation rather than treated as successive generations. The retractable metal roof arrived with the replacement C70.

Specifications

36 in 2 body styles

Coupe 16 specifications

4716 mm185.7 in

Length

1817 mm71.5 in

Width

1400 mm55.1 in

Height

2664 mm104.9 in

Wheelbase

403 l14.2 cu ft

Trunk

Petrol

2.0 T

161hp(120 kW)

2.0 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 9.3 s

2000–2002

Torque: 230 Nm (170 lb-ft)
Top speed: 215 km/h (134 mph)
Displacement: 1984 cc
Cylinders: 5
Engine: B5204T4
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1450 kg (3197 lb)
Fuel tank: 68 l (18.0 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 9.7 l/100 km (24 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 232 g/km (NEDC)

2.0 T

161hp(120 kW)

2.0 l 5-speed automatic FWD 0–100 9.9 s

2000–2002

Torque: 230 Nm (170 lb-ft)
Top speed: 210 km/h (130 mph)
Displacement: 1984 cc
Cylinders: 5
Engine: B5204T4
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1480 kg (3263 lb)
Fuel tank: 68 l (18.0 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 10.4 l/100 km (23 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 249 g/km (NEDC)

2.4

168hp(125 kW)

2.4 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 9.3 s

1999–2002

Torque: 230 Nm (170 lb-ft)
Top speed: 210 km/h (130 mph)
Displacement: 2435 cc
Cylinders: 5
Engine: B5244S
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1450 kg (3197 lb)
Fuel tank: 68 l (18.0 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 9.7 l/100 km (24 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 231 g/km (NEDC)

2.4

168hp(125 kW)

2.4 l 5-speed automatic FWD 0–100 10.0 s

1999–2002

Torque: 230 Nm (170 lb-ft)
Top speed: 205 km/h (127 mph)
Displacement: 2435 cc
Cylinders: 5
Engine: B5244S
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1480 kg (3263 lb)
Fuel tank: 68 l (18.0 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 10.1 l/100 km (23 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 242 g/km (NEDC)

2.0 T

177hp(132 kW)

2.0 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 9.0 s

1997–1999

Torque: 220 Nm (162 lb-ft)
Top speed: 225 km/h (140 mph)
Displacement: 1984 cc
Cylinders: 5
Engine: B5204T2
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1450 kg (3197 lb)
Fuel tank: 68 l (18.0 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 9.9 l/100 km (24 mpg US) NEDC

2.0 T

177hp(132 kW)

2.0 l 4-speed automatic FWD 0–100 9.5 s

1997–1999

Torque: 220 Nm (162 lb-ft)
Top speed: 220 km/h (137 mph)
Displacement: 1984 cc
Cylinders: 5
Engine: B5204T2
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1480 kg (3263 lb)
Fuel tank: 68 l (18.0 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 10.7 l/100 km (22 mpg US) NEDC

2.5 T

190hp(142 kW)

2.4 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 7.8 s

1997–1999

Torque: 270 Nm (199 lb-ft)
Top speed: 230 km/h (143 mph)
Displacement: 2435 cc
Cylinders: 5
Engine: B5254T
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1450 kg (3197 lb)
Fuel tank: 68 l (18.0 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 10.2 l/100 km (23 mpg US) NEDC

2.5 T

190hp(142 kW)

2.4 l 4-speed automatic FWD 0–100 8.2 s

1997–1999

Torque: 270 Nm (199 lb-ft)
Top speed: 225 km/h (140 mph)
Displacement: 2435 cc
Cylinders: 5
Engine: B5254T
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1480 kg (3263 lb)
Fuel tank: 68 l (18.0 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 10.7 l/100 km (22 mpg US) NEDC

2.4 T

190hp(142 kW)

2.4 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 7.8 s

1999–2002

Torque: 270 Nm (199 lb-ft)
Top speed: 230 km/h (143 mph)
Displacement: 2435 cc
Cylinders: 5
Engine: B5244T
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1450 kg (3197 lb)
Fuel tank: 68 l (18.0 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 9.9 l/100 km (24 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 236 g/km (NEDC)

2.4 T

190hp(142 kW)

2.4 l 4-speed automatic FWD 0–100 8.2 s

1999–2000

Torque: 270 Nm (199 lb-ft)
Top speed: 225 km/h (140 mph)
Displacement: 2435 cc
Cylinders: 5
Engine: B5244T
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1480 kg (3263 lb)
Fuel tank: 68 l (18.0 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 10.7 l/100 km (22 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 255 g/km (NEDC)

2.4 T

190hp(142 kW)

2.4 l 5-speed automatic FWD 0–100 8.0 s

2000–2002

Torque: 270 Nm (199 lb-ft)
Top speed: 225 km/h (140 mph)
Displacement: 2435 cc
Cylinders: 5
Engine: B5244T
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1480 kg (3263 lb)
Fuel tank: 68 l (18.0 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 10.6 l/100 km (22 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 253 g/km (NEDC)

2.0 T

221hp(165 kW)

2.0 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 7.5 s

1997–2000

Torque: 310 Nm (229 lb-ft)
Top speed: 240 km/h (149 mph)
Displacement: 1984 cc
Cylinders: 5
Engine: B5204T3
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1450 kg (3197 lb)
Fuel tank: 68 l (18.0 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 10.7 l/100 km (22 mpg US) NEDC

2.0 T

221hp(165 kW)

2.0 l 4-speed automatic FWD 0–100 7.8 s

1997–2000

Torque: 310 Nm (229 lb-ft)
Top speed: 235 km/h (146 mph)
Displacement: 1984 cc
Cylinders: 5
Engine: B5204T3
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1480 kg (3263 lb)
Fuel tank: 68 l (18.0 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 11.2 l/100 km (21 mpg US) NEDC

2.3 T-5

236hp(176 kW)

2.3 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 6.9 s

1997–2002

Torque: 330 Nm (243 lb-ft)
Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement: 2319 cc
Cylinders: 5
Engine: B5234T3
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1460 kg (3219 lb)
Fuel tank: 68 l (18.0 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 10.6 l/100 km (22 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 253 g/km (NEDC)

2.3 T-5

236hp(176 kW)

2.3 l 4-speed automatic FWD 0–100 7.2 s

1997–1999

Torque: 330 Nm (243 lb-ft)
Top speed: 245 km/h (152 mph)
Displacement: 2319 cc
Cylinders: 5
Engine: B5234T3
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1490 kg (3285 lb)
Fuel tank: 68 l (18.0 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 11.0 l/100 km (21 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 264 g/km (NEDC)

2.3 T-5

236hp(176 kW)

2.3 l 5-speed automatic FWD 0–100 7.5 s

2000–2002

Torque: 330 Nm (243 lb-ft)
Top speed: 240 km/h (149 mph)
Displacement: 2319 cc
Cylinders: 5
Engine: B5234T3
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1545 kg (3406 lb)
Fuel tank: 68 l (18.0 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 10.7 l/100 km (22 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 256 g/km (NEDC)

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Convertible 20 specifications

4716 mm185.7 in

Length

1817 mm71.5 in

Width

1400 mm55.1 in

Height

2664 mm104.9 in

Wheelbase

262 l9.3 cu ft

Trunk

Petrol

2.0 T

161hp(120 kW)

2.0 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 9.9 s

2000–2005

Torque: 230 Nm (170 lb-ft)
Top speed: 210 km/h (130 mph)
Displacement: 1984 cc
Cylinders: 5
Engine: B5204T4
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1630 kg (3594 lb)
Fuel tank: 68 l (18.0 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 9.7 l/100 km (24 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 230 g/km (NEDC)

2.0 T

161hp(120 kW)

2.0 l 5-speed automatic FWD 0–100 10.7 s

2000–2005

Torque: 230 Nm (170 lb-ft)
Top speed: 205 km/h (127 mph)
Displacement: 1984 cc
Cylinders: 5
Engine: B5204T4
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1660 kg (3660 lb)
Fuel tank: 68 l (18.0 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 10.6 l/100 km (22 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 253 g/km (NEDC)

2.4

168hp(125 kW)

2.4 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 9.6 s

1999–2002

Torque: 230 Nm (170 lb-ft)
Top speed: 210 km/h (130 mph)
Displacement: 2435 cc
Cylinders: 5
Engine: B5244S
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1610 kg (3549 lb)
Fuel tank: 68 l (18.0 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 9.7 l/100 km (24 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 231 g/km (NEDC)

2.4

168hp(125 kW)

2.4 l 5-speed automatic FWD 0–100 10.2 s

1999–2002

Torque: 230 Nm (170 lb-ft)
Top speed: 205 km/h (127 mph)
Displacement: 2435 cc
Cylinders: 5
Engine: B5244S
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1640 kg (3616 lb)
Fuel tank: 68 l (18.0 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 10.4 l/100 km (23 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 249 g/km (NEDC)

2.0 T

177hp(132 kW)

2.0 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 10.7 s

1998–1999

Torque: 220 Nm (162 lb-ft)
Top speed: 210 km/h (130 mph)
Displacement: 1984 cc
Cylinders: 5
Engine: B5204T2
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1600 kg (3527 lb)
Fuel tank: 68 l (18.0 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 10.1 l/100 km (23 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 240 g/km (NEDC)

2.0 T

177hp(132 kW)

2.0 l 4-speed automatic FWD 0–100 11.0 s

1998–1999

Torque: 220 Nm (162 lb-ft)
Top speed: 200 km/h (124 mph)
Displacement: 1984 cc
Cylinders: 5
Engine: B5204T2
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1625 kg (3583 lb)
Fuel tank: 68 l (18.0 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 10.7 l/100 km (22 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 255 g/km (NEDC)

2.5 T

190hp(142 kW)

2.4 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 8.5 s

1998–1999

Torque: 270 Nm (199 lb-ft)
Top speed: 220 km/h (137 mph)
Displacement: 2435 cc
Cylinders: 5
Engine: B5254T
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1625 kg (3583 lb)
Fuel tank: 68 l (18.0 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 10.4 l/100 km (23 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 249 g/km (NEDC)

2.5 T

190hp(142 kW)

2.4 l 4-speed automatic FWD 0–100 9.0 s

1998–1999

Torque: 270 Nm (199 lb-ft)
Top speed: 215 km/h (134 mph)
Displacement: 2435 cc
Cylinders: 5
Engine: B5254T
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1650 kg (3638 lb)
Fuel tank: 68 l (18.0 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 10.9 l/100 km (22 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 260 g/km (NEDC)

2.4 T

190hp(142 kW)

2.4 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 8.5 s

1999–2002

Torque: 270 Nm (199 lb-ft)
Top speed: 220 km/h (137 mph)
Displacement: 2435 cc
Cylinders: 5
Engine: B5244T
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1625 kg (3583 lb)
Fuel tank: 68 l (18.0 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 9.9 l/100 km (24 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 236 g/km (NEDC)

2.4 T

190hp(142 kW)

2.4 l 4-speed automatic FWD 0–100 9.0 s

1999–2000

Torque: 270 Nm (199 lb-ft)
Top speed: 215 km/h (134 mph)
Displacement: 2435 cc
Cylinders: 5
Engine: B5244T
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1650 kg (3638 lb)
Fuel tank: 68 l (18.0 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 10.7 l/100 km (22 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 256 g/km (NEDC)

2.4 T

190hp(142 kW)

2.4 l 5-speed automatic FWD 0–100 9.0 s

2000–2002

Torque: 270 Nm (199 lb-ft)
Top speed: 215 km/h (134 mph)
Displacement: 2435 cc
Cylinders: 5
Engine: B5244T
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1660 kg (3660 lb)
Fuel tank: 68 l (18.0 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 10.7 l/100 km (22 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 256 g/km (NEDC)

2.4 T

197hp(147 kW)

2.4 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 8.2 s

2002–2005

Torque: 285 Nm (210 lb-ft)
Top speed: 225 km/h (140 mph)
Displacement: 2435 cc
Cylinders: 5
Engine: B5244T7
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1640 kg (3616 lb)
Fuel tank: 68 l (18.0 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 9.9 l/100 km (24 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 236 g/km (NEDC)

2.4 T

197hp(147 kW)

2.4 l 5-speed automatic FWD 0–100 8.5 s

2002–2005

Torque: 285 Nm (210 lb-ft)
Top speed: 220 km/h (137 mph)
Displacement: 2435 cc
Cylinders: 5
Engine: B5244T7
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1647 kg (3631 lb)
Fuel tank: 68 l (18.0 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 10.9 l/100 km (22 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 261 g/km (NEDC)

2.0 T

221hp(165 kW)

2.0 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 8.0 s

1998–2000

Torque: 310 Nm (229 lb-ft)
Top speed: 235 km/h (146 mph)
Displacement: 1984 cc
Cylinders: 5
Engine: B5204T3
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1630 kg (3594 lb)
Fuel tank: 68 l (18.0 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 10.9 l/100 km (22 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 261 g/km (NEDC)

2.0 T

221hp(165 kW)

2.0 l 4-speed automatic FWD 0–100 8.5 s

1998–2000

Torque: 310 Nm (229 lb-ft)
Top speed: 230 km/h (143 mph)
Displacement: 1984 cc
Cylinders: 5
Engine: B5204T3
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1655 kg (3649 lb)
Fuel tank: 68 l (18.0 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 11.2 l/100 km (21 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 268 g/km (NEDC)

2.3 T-5

236hp(176 kW)

2.3 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 7.2 s

1998–2002

Torque: 330 Nm (243 lb-ft)
Top speed: 240 km/h (149 mph)
Displacement: 2319 cc
Cylinders: 5
Engine: B5234T3
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1612 kg (3554 lb)
Fuel tank: 68 l (18.0 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 10.1 l/100 km (23 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 242 g/km (NEDC)

2.3 T-5

236hp(176 kW)

2.3 l 4-speed automatic FWD 0–100 7.8 s

1998–1999

Torque: 330 Nm (243 lb-ft)
Top speed: 235 km/h (146 mph)
Displacement: 2319 cc
Cylinders: 5
Engine: B5234T3
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1640 kg (3616 lb)
Fuel tank: 68 l (18.0 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 11.0 l/100 km (21 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 263 g/km (NEDC)

2.3 T-5

236hp(176 kW)

2.3 l 5-speed automatic FWD 0–100 7.5 s

2000–2002

Torque: 330 Nm (243 lb-ft)
Top speed: 235 km/h (146 mph)
Displacement: 2319 cc
Cylinders: 5
Engine: B5234T3
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1647 kg (3631 lb)
Fuel tank: 68 l (18.0 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 10.7 l/100 km (22 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 256 g/km (NEDC)

2.3 T5

241hp(180 kW)

2.3 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 6.9 s

2002–2005

Torque: 330 Nm (243 lb-ft)
Top speed: 245 km/h (152 mph)
Displacement: 2319 cc
Cylinders: 5
Engine: B5234T9
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1618 kg (3567 lb)
Fuel tank: 68 l (18.0 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 9.9 l/100 km (24 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 236 g/km (NEDC)

2.3 T5

241hp(180 kW)

2.3 l 5-speed automatic FWD 0–100 7.5 s

2002–2005

Torque: 330 Nm (243 lb-ft)
Top speed: 240 km/h (149 mph)
Displacement: 2319 cc
Cylinders: 5
Engine: B5234T9
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1650 kg (3638 lb)
Fuel tank: 68 l (18.0 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 10.6 l/100 km (22 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 253 g/km (NEDC)

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