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1996 Volvo C70 Coupe Photos, engines & full specs

Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Coupe
Production years: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002

VOLVO C70 1996-2002 31 Photos
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Volvo introduced the C70 in 1996, reigniting the elegant lines of its famous coupes that faded away after the dismissal of the P1800 in 1973.

It was a surprising move made by the Swedish automaker that suddenly entered the competition against the Mercedes-Benz CLK, Lancia Kappa Coupe, and BMW 3 Series Coupe. Peugeot also joined the bandwagon with the 406 Coupe. However, the French competitor didn't have the same distinguished aura as these premium two-door vehicles. With some help from Tom Walkinshaw Racing, Volvo created an excellent vehicle for that segment.

While the drivetrain and suspension were carefully adjusted by TWR, the exterior design was signed by Peter Horbury, with help for the interior coming from Ian Callum (who worked on several Jaguar and Aston Martin vehicles). The car's front fascia resembled the 850 lineup with its horizontal headlights penned with rounded corners. From its profile, the raked windshield and arched window line created an elegant yet sporty appearance for the C70. Finally, at the back, the taillights filled the quarter-panels endings, flanking the trunk lid.

Inside, there were four seats, with more room for the front passengers and very limited for the rear ones. Finally, the dashboard didn't look like a piece of industrial equipment anymore, and a modern look for the instrument cluster enhanced the look of the cockpit.

Under the hood, Volvo installed a choice of five engines, all gasoline, with or without a turbocharger. Power went to the front wheels via a five-speed manual or an automatic gearbox (with four or five gears, depending on the engine).

VOLVO C70 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
  5 gasoline engines
  • 2.0L T 5MT FWD (163 HP)
  • 2.3L T5 5MT FWD (240 HP)
  • 2.4L 5MT FWD (170 HP)
  • 2.4L T 5MT FWD (193 HP)
  • 2.5L T 5MT FWD (193 HP)
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VOLVO C70
2.0L T 5MT FWD (163 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L T 5MT FWD (163 HP)
Cylinders:L5
Displacement:1984 cm3
Power:120 KW @ 4000 RPM
163 HP @ 4000 RPM
161 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque:170 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM
230 Nm @ 1800 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:18.5 gallons (70.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:130.5 mph (210 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):9.3 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:225/50 WR16
DIMENSIONS
Length:185.82 in (4720 mm)
Width:71.65 in (1820 mm)
Height:55.51 in (1410 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.84/59.84 in (1,520/1,520 mm)
Wheelbase:104.72 in (2660 mm)
Cargo Volume:14.2 cuFT (402 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.29
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3194.5 lbs (1449 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4166.7 lbs (1890 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:17.4 mpg US (13.5 L/100Km)
Highway:31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km)
Combined:24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:230 g/km

VOLVO C70
2.3L T5 5MT FWD (240 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.3L T5 5MT FWD (240 HP)
Cylinders:L5
Displacement:2319 cm3
Power:176 KW @ 5400 RPM
239 HP @ 5400 RPM
236 BHP @ 5400 RPM
Torque:243 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM
330 Nm @ 2400 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:18.5 gallons (70.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:155.3 mph (250 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):6.9 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:225/45ZR17
DIMENSIONS
Length:185.82 in (4720 mm)
Width:71.65 in (1820 mm)
Height:55.51 in (1410 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.84/59.84 in (1,520/1,520 mm)
Wheelbase:104.72 in (2660 mm)
Cargo Volume:14.2 cuFT (402 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.29
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3198.9 lbs (1451 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4166.7 lbs (1890 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:17.3 mpg US (13.6 L/100Km)
Highway:30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km)
Combined:23.8 mpg US (9.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:236 g/km

VOLVO C70
2.4L 5MT FWD (170 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L 5MT FWD (170 HP)
Cylinders:L5
Displacement:2435 cm3
Power:125 KW @ 5700 RPM
170 HP @ 5700 RPM
168 BHP @ 5700 RPM
Torque:170 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM
230 Nm @ 4800 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:18.5 gallons (70.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:133.6 mph (215 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):8.6 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:225/50 WR16
DIMENSIONS
Length:185.82 in (4720 mm)
Width:71.65 in (1820 mm)
Height:55.51 in (1410 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.84/59.84 in (1,520/1,520 mm)
Wheelbase:104.72 in (2660 mm)
Cargo Volume:14.2 cuFT (402 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.29
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3121.7 lbs (1416 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4166.7 lbs (1890 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:19.4 mpg US (12.1 L/100Km)
Highway:33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
Combined:26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:213 g/km

VOLVO C70
2.4L T 5MT FWD (193 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L T 5MT FWD (193 HP)
Cylinders:L5
Displacement:2435 cm3
Power:142 KW @ 5100 RPM
193 HP @ 5100 RPM
190 BHP @ 5100 RPM
Torque:199 lb-ft @ 1600 RPM
270 Nm @ 1600 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:18.5 gallons (70.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:142.9 mph (230 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):7.8 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:225/50 WR16
DIMENSIONS
Length:185.82 in (4720 mm)
Width:71.65 in (1820 mm)
Height:55.51 in (1410 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.84/59.84 in (1,520/1,520 mm)
Wheelbase:104.72 in (2660 mm)
Cargo Volume:14.2 cuFT (402 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.29
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3198.9 lbs (1451 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4166.7 lbs (1890 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:17.4 mpg US (13.5 L/100Km)
Highway:31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km)
Combined:24.7 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:226 g/km

VOLVO C70
2.5L T 5MT FWD (193 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L T 5MT FWD (193 HP)
Cylinders:L5
Displacement:2435 cm3
Power:142 KW @ 5100 RPM
193 HP @ 5100 RPM
190 BHP @ 5100 RPM
Torque:199 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM
270 Nm @ 1800 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:18.5 gallons (70.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:142.9 mph (230 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):7.8 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:225/50ZR16
DIMENSIONS
Length:185.82 in (4720 mm)
Width:71.65 in (1820 mm)
Height:55.51 in (1410 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.84/59.84 in (1,520/1,520 mm)
Wheelbase:104.72 in (2660 mm)
Cargo Volume:14.2 cuFT (402 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.29
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3198.9 lbs (1451 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4166.7 lbs (1890 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:17.4 mpg US (13.5 L/100Km)
Highway:31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km)
Combined:24.8 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km)
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