Volvo C70

Volvo built the C70 in 1996–2013. Autoknowtive’s catalog has 3 of them, from the 2001 Volvo C70 Coupe to the 2010 Volvo C70. Body styles here: Coupé. Sold new in North America, Europe and Asia.
- Built
- 1996–2013
- Brand from
- Sweden
- Part of
- Geely
- Body styles
- Coupé
- Sold new in
- North America, Europe and Asia
- In the catalog
- 3 cars
How it changed
Power went from 193 hp in the 2001 C70 Coupe to 179 hp in the 2010 C70. It got heavier along the way: 1,451 kg for the 2001 car, 1,659 kg for the 2010. The most powerful here is the 2001 Volvo C70 Coupe at 193 hp (144 kW). Quickest from 0 to 62 mph: the 2001 Volvo C70 Coupe, in 7.8 s.
Every C70 in the catalog
2006 Volvo C70
The Volvo C70 is a two-door car which was manufactured and marketed by Volvo Cars from 1996 to 2013 across two generations.
Text: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
2010 Volvo C70
At its launch in early 2006, the Volvo C70 broke new ground as the world's first four seater convertible with a retractable hard top. Now, more than three years on, the new Volvo C70 coupe/convertible has been given a design refresh to give the car a new look, roof up or down.
Text: press release via NetCarShow
Photo: NetCarShow
Specs side by side
| Car | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Weight | Engine | Drive | Gearbox | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 C70 Coupe | 193 hp (144 kW) | 199 lb-ft (270 Nm) | 7.8 s | 143 mph (230 km/h) | 1,451 kg (3,199 lb) | 2.4 L inline-5 | Front Wheel Drive | 5-Speed manual | 21 mpg |
| 2006 C70 | 179 hp (133 kW) | 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) | 9.5 s | 140 mph (225 km/h) | 1,659 kg (3,657 lb) | 2.4 L inline-5 | Front Wheel Drive | 6-automatic speed | 21 mpg |
| 2010 C70 | 179 hp (133 kW) | 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) | 9.5 s | 140 mph (225 km/h) | 1,659 kg (3,657 lb) | 2.4 L inline-5 | Front Wheel Drive | 6-automatic speed | 23 mpg |
Power is the figure quoted for that version. Fuel economy is the best EPA combined rating, US models only.
Rivals
Cars from other brands in the same class, with similar power and from the same years:
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