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2013 Volvo C70 - Specifications

2-Door Convertible T5 Performance Specs

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Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 227 @ 5000

Displacement 2.5L/154

Engine Order Code NA

SAE Net Torque @ RPM 236 @ 2300

Fuel System Electronic Fuel Injection

Engine Type Turbocharged Gas I5

Transmission

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) NA

Trans Description Cont. Automatic

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.34

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 2.27

Trans Order Code NA

Second Gear Ratio (:1) 3.03

Reverse Ratio (:1) 5.11

Trans Description Cont. Again NA

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.02

Trans Type 5

Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.98

Clutch Size (in) NA

Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive

First Gear Ratio (:1) 4.66

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes

Brake ABS System 4-Wheel

Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 12.6 x 1.0

Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA

Brake Type Pwr

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.0 x 0.4

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 38.7

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 15.3

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) 39.2

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.6

Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size P235/45VR17

Rear Tire Order Code NA

Rear Tire Size P235/45VR17

Spare Tire Order Code NA

Front Tire Order Code NA

Spare Tire Size NA

Wheels

Front Wheel Material Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in) 17 x 7.5

Rear Wheel Material Aluminum

Spare Wheel Size (in) NA

Front Wheel Size (in) 17 x 7.5

Spare Wheel Material NA

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) NA

Suspension Type - Rear Multi-Link

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) 0.910

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) N/A

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) NA

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) 0.870

Suspension Type - Front MacPherson Strut

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) N/A

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