VOLVO C70 Convertible 1999-2005 Photos, engines & full specs
Body style: Convertible (spider/spyder, cabrio/cabriolet, drop/open/soft top)
Segment: Roadster & Convertible
Production years: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
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The late '90s showed an invasion of medium size convertibles on the premium market. Mercedes-Benz had the CLK, BMW had the 3 series and Volvo opened its C70 coupe.
In the mid-'90s, Volvo introduced its first coupe after the boxy design 740 Coupe. Not only the design was new, but also the styling. While the 740 was shaped in straight lines, the C70 was rounded all the way. It was a new school of design and it was one of the best looking coupe on the market at the time of its launch. And that was unusual since it came from a car that didn't have a rounded shape in its inventory.
The shorter grille, curved and shaped headlights, and the raked A-pillars for the curved windshield were in perfect harmony with the rest of the car. The curved rear fenders and the taillights were in the same spirit of the car.
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.
The convertible version looked very good even with the top up, not only with the roof down. And that was not an easy task for the Swedish company. But they worked together with Pininfarina Sweden studios in order to achieve that. While the car was, initially, intended for the U.S. market, in the end, it had a bigger than expected success on the European market as well.
VOLVO C70 Convertible 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
- 2.0L T 5AT FWD (163 HP)
- 2.0L T 5MT FWD (163 HP)
- 2.4L T 5AT FWD (193 HP)
- 2.4L T 5MT FWD (193 HP)
- 2.4L T5 5AT FWD (240 HP)
- 2.4L T5 5MT FWD (240 HP)
VOLVO C70 Convertible
2.0L T 5AT FWD (163 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L T 5AT FWD (163 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L5 |
| Displacement: | 1984 cm3 |
| Power: | 120 KW @ 5100 RPM 163 HP @ 5100 RPM 161 BHP @ 5100 RPM |
| Torque: | 170 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM 230 Nm @ 1800 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 18 gallons (68.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 124 mph (200 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 225/50 WR16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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| 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) |
| Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 9.2 cuFT (261 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 3521 lbs (1597 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4475 lbs (2030 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 15.1 mpg US (15.6 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 22.2 mpg US (10.6 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 253 g/km |
VOLVO C70 Convertible
2.0L T 5MT FWD (163 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L T 5MT FWD (163 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L5 |
| Displacement: | 1984 cm3 |
| Power: | 120 KW @ 5100 RPM 163 HP @ 5100 RPM 161 BHP @ 5100 RPM |
| Torque: | 170 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM 230 Nm @ 1800 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 18 gallons (68.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 130.5 mph (210 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 225/50 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) |
| Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 9.2 cuFT (261 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 3474.5 lbs (1576 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4431.3 lbs (2010 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 Convertible
2.4L T 5AT FWD (193 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L T 5AT 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: | Turbocharged Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 18 gallons (68.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 130 mph (209 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
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) |
| Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 9.2 cuFT (261 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 3521 lbs (1597 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4475 lbs (2030 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 14.7 mpg US (16 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 21.4 mpg US (11 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 263 g/km |
VOLVO C70 Convertible
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: | Turbocharged Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 18 gallons (68.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 136.7 mph (220 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.5 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) |
| Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 9.2 cuFT (261 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 3474.5 lbs (1576 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4431.3 lbs (2010 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) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 226 g/km |
VOLVO C70 Convertible
2.4L T5 5AT FWD (240 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L T5 5AT 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: | Turbocharged Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 18 gallons (68.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 143 mph (230 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 225/45 ZR17 |
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) |
| Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 9.2 cuFT (261 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 3532 lbs (1602 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4475 lbs (2030 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 14.6 mpg US (16.1 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 268 g/km |
VOLVO C70 Convertible
2.4L T5 5MT FWD (240 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L 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: | Turbocharged Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 18 gallons (68.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 149.1 mph (240 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 225/45 ZR17 |
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) |
| Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 9.2 cuFT (261 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 3483.3 lbs (1580 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4431.3 lbs (2010 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 17.3 mpg US (13.6 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 30.6 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 23.8 mpg US (9.9 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 236 g/km |