1998 Volvo C70 Specifications

2-Door Coupe Automatic
MSRP based on 2-Door Coupe Automatic
 

Quick Specs

Gas Mileage 18 mpg City/25 mpg Hwy
Engine Turbo Gas I5, 2.3L
EPA Class Midsize
Style Name 2dr Cpe Auto
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 4
Passenger Doors 2
Body Style 2dr Car
Transmission 4-speed automatic transmission w/OD

Dimensions

Vehicle
EPA Classification Midsize
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3408
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity 4
Front Hip Room (in) - TBD -
Front Leg Room (in) 41.3
Second Shoulder Room (in) 52.2
Passenger Volume (ft³) 66.5
Second Head Room (in) 36.6
Front Shoulder Room (in) 55.5
Second Hip Room (in) - TBD -
Front Head Room (in) 37.4
Second Leg Room (in) 34.6
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in) 104.9
Track Width, Rear (in) 59.8
Height, Overall (in) 55.7
Length, Overall (in) 185.7
Min Ground Clearance (in) 5.5
Track Width, Front (in) 59.8
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 71.5
Liftover Height (in) - TBD -
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³) 13.1

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 18.5
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 18
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 25

Performance Specs

Engine
Engine Order Code NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 243 @ 2700
Fuel System EFI
Engine Type Turbo Gas I5
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 236 @ 5100
Displacement 2.3L/142
Transmission
Clutch Size (in) NA
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.61
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD,
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.98
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 2.54
Trans Order Code NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.06
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.95
Trans Description Cont. Again Electronic
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Type 4
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.37
Brakes
Brake Type Pwr
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) - TBD -
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Brake ABS System Four Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) - TBD -
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA
Steering
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 38.4
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 16.8
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.2
Tires
Front Tire Order Code NA
Spare Tire Size Compact
Front Tire Size 225/45ZR17
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Rear Tire Size 225/45ZR17
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in) 17 x 7
Spare Wheel Material Steel
Front Wheel Material Alloy
Rear Wheel Size (in) 17 x 7
Rear Wheel Material Alloy
Spare Wheel Size (in) Compact
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front MacPherson Strut
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear Delta-Link
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) 0.79
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) w/Coil Springs
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) 0.79

Safety Features

Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger Yes
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off) No
Air Bag-Side Body-Front Yes
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front No
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear No
Brakes-ABS Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks No
Daytime Running Lights Yes
Traction Control No
Night Vision No
Rollover Protection Bars No
Fog Lamps Yes
Parking Aid No
Tire Pressure Monitor No
Back-Up Camera No
Stability Control No
Other Features 3-channel ATE (Mark 20) anti-lock brake system
Driver & front passenger air bags
Side impact protection system-inc: driver & front passenger...
3-point seat belts for all seating positions
3-piece steering column
Daytime running lights
Crumple zones

Warranty

Warranty
Basic Miles/km 50,000
Basic Years 4
Corrosion Miles/km Unlimited
Corrosion Years 8

Other Specs

Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) 7.4
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 520
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 80
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) - TBD -
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) 3300
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