All New 2007 Volvo C70 in Depth

Press Release

Page 1: Overview
Page 2: Engines
Page 3: Chassis
Page 4: Interior Design
Page 5: Equipment
Page 6: Safefty
Page 7: Security

• Two cars in one dynamically – a sporty coupe or a convertible

• Five-cylinder engines throughout range

• High performance 2.4-litre, 220PS, T5: 0-60mph in 7.0 seconds.

• 2.4i petrol with 170PS: 0-60mph in 8.5 seconds.

• 2.4-litre, 180PS, D5 turbodiesel with Geartronic transmission: 0-60mph in 8.8 seconds.

The all-new Volvo C70 is two cars in one – and not just visually. The driving experience is also multi-dimensional.

The all-new Volvo C70, especially in convertible form, is a car that can be driven gently and romantically under an open sky. At the same time, the car has the potential for sporty driving thanks to its powerful, responsive driveline, rigid body and stable roadholding.

All Volvo C70s get modern transversely mounted five-cylinder engines. There is a choice of two petrol units, a 2.4i 170PS and a 220PS T5 turbo. The 2.4-litre turbodiesel, 180PS, D5 engine is smooth, refined, torquey (350Nm at 1750-3250rpm) and returns 49.6mpg on the extra-urban cycle.

All engines get double overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder (to help power and efficiency) and variable camshaft control, for greater driving flexibility, refinement and reduced fuel consumption.

The top-range unit is the 2.5-litre light-pressure turbo T5. Not only is it strong in absolute performance – top speed 150mph, 0-60mph acceleration in 7.0 seconds – but its wide spread of torque makes it highly responsive over a wide rev band. Maximum torque of 320 Nm comes from as little as 1500 rpm.

The T5 engine is also extremely energy efficient, offering a terrific blend of performance and economy. As the manifold and turbo unit have been cast together in high-alloy cast steel, it is extremely heat resistant (emission temperatures are permitted to reach 1,050°C). The need for cooling using petrol has therefore been minimised. The engine can be run on a leaner petrol mix with lower fuel consumption and emissions, particularly when driving at high speed or with a heavy load.

The normally aspirated 2.4i is a torquey, long-stroke unit that offers excellent performance and flexibility, and fine refinement.

The 2.4-litre, D5 turbodiesel is renowned as one of the world’s top diesel engines, marrying gutsy performance with superb fuel economy.

The 2.4i comes with a choice of five-speed manual or five-speed Geartronic automatic gearboxes. The D5 is available with a five-speed automatic Geartronic transmission only, while the T5 comes with either a six-speed manual gearbox or the five-speed Geartronic automatic. The Geartronic can be driven either as a conventional auto or a clutch-less sequential manual.

All Volvo C70s are front-wheel drive, which offers more predictable handling and better traction than rear-drive. The transverse engine design improves space efficiency – the sideways layout takes less fore/aft space. It also improves safety by creating a generous crumple zone in the engine compartment.