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1997 Volvo S70 R Automatic

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Build Start: 1997

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1997
Model Variant: S70

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 2660mm
Track/tread (rear): 1470mm
Width: 1760mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 70litres
Track/tread (front): 1520mm
Length: 4720mm
Height: 1380mm
Kerb weight: 1423kg

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater sedan/saloon

Engine Details

Engine Position: front
Top Gear Ratio: 0.98
Engine Type: turbocharged petrol
Cylinders: Straight 5
Bore × Stroke: 81 × 90mm
Specific torque: 142.3Nm/litre
Compression Ratio: 8.5:1
Catalytic converter: Y
Engine Layout: transverse
Gearbox: 4 speed automatic
Final Drive Ratio: 2.56
Engine Manufacturer: Volvo
Capacity: 2.3 litre (2319cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 0.9
Specific output: 76.2 kW/litre103.6 ps/litre, 102.2 1.67bhp/litre
Sump: wet sumped
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Turbo

Performance

Drive Wheels: front wheel drive
Maximum Torque: 330 Nmlb/ft
Maximum Speed: 235km/h
Weight-to-power ratio: 8.05kg/kW
Maximum Power Output: 240 @ 5100 rpm
Acceleration 0-100km/h: 7.3s
Power-to-weight ratio: 168.86 PS/tonne (1000 kg)

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel Consumption: 16.5/8.2/11.2 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
Fuel system: MPFI

Chassis & Geomtry

Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.77

Brakes

Brakes F/R: VeDi/Di-S-ABS
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 1788.2kPa

Wheels & Tyres

Tyres Front: 205/45 R 17
Tyres Rear: 205/45 R 17

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient: 0.32

Other

RAC rating: 20.3
Valve Gear: double overhead camshaft (DOHC), 4 valves per cylinder, 20 valves in total
Unitary Capacity: 463.8cc
Steering: power assisted rack & pinion
Number of doors: 4

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