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NCTD: 2008 Volvo C70 by "New Car Test Drive"
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Model Line Overview
NCTD: 2008 Volvo C70 by "New Car Test Drive"
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Model lineup: Volvo C70 ($39,240)
Engines: 227-hp 2.5-liter dohc turbocharged and intercooled inline-5
Transmissions: six-speed manual; five-speed automatic
Safety equipment (standard): electronic stability control with traction control, ABS, EBD, frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, curtain airbags, Rollover Protection System, Side Impact Protection System, Whiplash Protection Seating System, Automatic Hazard Warning, collapsible steering column, seatbelt pretensioners, rear foglight, tire pressure monitor
Safety equipment (optional): Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)
Basic warranty: four years/50,000 miles
Assembled in: Udevella, Sweden
NCTD: 2008 Volvo C70 by "New Car Test Drive"
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Specifications As Tested
NCTD: 2008 Volvo C70 by "New Car Test Drive"
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Model tested (MSRP): Volvo C70 ($39,240)
Standard equipment: Flextech upholstery, air conditioning, power front seats, six-disc CD changer, power windows, power locks, console, cruise control, message center, fog lamps, retractable hardtop, 17-inch aluminum wheels
Options as tested (MSRP): Dynaudio stereo ($1,550); 18-inch aluminum wheels ($750)
Destination charge: ($745)
Gas guzzler tax: N/A
Price as tested (MSRP): $42,285
Layout: front-wheel drive
Engine: 2.5-liter dohc turbocharged and intercooled inline-5
Horsepower (hp @ rpm): 227 @ 5000
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm): 236 @ 1500-4800
Transmission: six-speed manual
EPA fuel economy, city/hwy: 18/27 mpg
Wheelbase: 103.9 in.
Length/width/height: 180.4/72.3/55.1 in.
Track, f/r: 61.0/61.4 in.
Turning circle: 38.7 ft.
Seating capacity: 4
Head/hip/leg room, f: 38.2/53.1/42.3 in.
Head/hip/leg room, m: N/A
Head/hip/leg room, r: 36.4/41.5/33.9 in.
Cargo volume: 12.8 cu. ft.
Payload: N/A
Towing capacity: 2000 Lbs.
Suspension, f: independent, MacPherson strut, coil springs, stabilizer bar
Suspension, r: independent, multi-link, coil springs, stabilizer bar
Ground clearance: N/A
Curb weight: 3627 lbs.
Tires: 235/40YR18
Brakes, f/r: vented discs with ABS, EBD
Fuel capacity: 16.4 gal.
NCTD: 2008 Volvo C70 by "New Car Test Drive"
© 2009 NewCarTestDrive.com
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