Volvo C70 Automobile User Manual


 
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ENGINE, TRANSMISSION AND CHASSIS
IN THE VOLVO C70, THE POWERTRAIN AND CHASSIS INTERACT TO GIVE YOU A HARMONIOUS BALANCE BETWEEN RESPONSE AND COMFORT.
THE SMOOTH, POWERFUL FIVE-CYLINDER TURBO ENGINE GIVES YOU IMMEDIATE ACCESS TO THE ENGINE’S ENTIRE POTENTIAL, ANSWERING
YOUR COMMANDS INSTANTLY AND PROVIDING A SMOOTH WAVE OF POWER. AND AT THE SAME TIME, IT ENSURES THAT THE FUEL IS EXPLOITED
EFFICIENTLY AND THAT EXHAUST EMISSIONS ARE KEPT LOW.
FIVE-CYLINDER TURBOCHARGED
PETROL ENGINE
VOLVO C70 T5 (245 bhp)
This turbocharged in-line five-cylinder 2.3-litre petrol
engine yields very high torque over most of the engine
speed range. The engine pumps out its full torque
potential (330 Nm) from 2400 revs a minute and takes
the car from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.5 seconds with a manual
gearbox. The high turbo boost pressure means extra
power at high revs – this is an engine that inspires
sporty driving.
FIVE-CYLINDER PETROL ENGINE WITH
LIGHT-PRESSURE TURBO
VOLVO C70 2.0T (163 bhp)
VOLVO C70 2.4T (200 bhp)
The five-cylinder light-pressure turbo engine is both
relaxed and powerful. You have access to the engine’s
full power (230 Nm or 285 Nm) from as little as 1800
revs a minute – so you can move off smartly and seldom
need to change down when overtaking, for instance.
The lower charge-air pressure at high engine speeds
means acceleration is a little gentler, but still very power-
ful. You accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.9 seconds
(2.0T) or 8.5 seconds (2.4T) with a manual gearbox.
MANUAL GEARBOX
If you prefer a more involving driving style, you will enjoy
the smooth and crisp five-speed all-synchromesh manual
gearbox which is standard in the Volvo C70.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
The responsive five-speed adaptive automatic adjusts
gearshifting patterns to suit the individual driver.
A special Winter mode makes it easier to get moving
– and keep moving – on slippery roads.
STC ANTI-SPIN SYSTEM
STC (Stability and Traction Control) enhances driving
stability on twisting roads and slippery surfaces. If one
or both drive wheels start to spin, torque is restricted
instantaneously so that the wheel can regain its grip.
STC also makes sure that you can get moving more
easily if you have to start off on a slippery surface.
It also gives enhanced stability when cornering and
reduces understeer when accelerating out of a curve.
The system works at all speeds – via the braking
system at low speeds, and by reducing the engine
torque at higher speeds.
LOWERED CHASSIS
The Volvo C70 focuses primarily on comfort, but is also
available with a lowered chassis (Low Dynamic) with
stiffer suspension for those who give greater priority to
sporty driving than to comfort.
N.B. The engine programme may vary from country to country. Please ask your Volvo dealer for further information.