How many Volvo C70 coupes are there in the world?
Of the 72,000 first generation C70s produced worldwide, 26,036 were Coupes and 46,786 were Convertibles. Volvo Cars of North America reported that 24,948 Convertibles were sold in the US, plus 6,465 Coupes.
When did the Volvo C70 retractable hardtop come out?
The C70 retractable hardtop replaces its predecessors two models: both the convertible and the coupé, the latter which had been absent from Volvo’s lineup since 2003. The retractable hardtop went on sale in the U.S. in spring 2006.
Who was the designer of the Volvo C70?
Peter Horbury designed the exterior and Mexican designer Jose Diaz de la Vega led the interior design team. The C70 broke Volvo’s decades-long styling tradition of boxy, rectilinear designs and was Volvo’s first luxury coupe since the 780.
Why does the Volvo C70 have a curtain?
The curtain has an extra stiff construction with double rows of slats that are slightly offset from each other. This allows them to remain upright and offer effective head protection even with the window open. The curtain also deflates slowly to provide protection should the car roll over.
What kind of sound system does a Volvo C70 have?
The standard sound system is a 400-watt setup with a cassette player and an in-dash, three-disc CD changer. Two turbocharged inline-five-cylinder engines are available in the front-drive C70. A 2.4-liter engine with what Volvo calls a light-pressure turbocharger produces 190 horsepower. A high-pressure turbo 2.3-liter generates 236 hp.
Is there a problem with my Volvo C70?
Now on its 3rd visit to the dealership in a few weeks, my little undependable C70 has been visited by the local Volvo Field Technician, who did another computer analysis, with no definitive results.
How big is the trunk in a Volvo C70?
Trunk space is 13 cubic feet with the top raised (368.12 l) and seven cubic feet (198.22 l) with the top lowered. A hatch in the backrest of the rear seat enables transport of long objects inside the car, e.g., skis. Overall body rigidity is improved by approximately 15 percent when the roof is raised. * With Polestar Performance Software.
What kind of roof does the Volvo C70 have?
The C70’s retractable metal roof connects the convertible with the Golden Age of American cars; the Swede’s party piece hearkens back to ye olde ’59 Ford Skyliner (a Fairlane derivative). As we’ve come to expect from hardtop drop tops, the C70’s mechanical ballet is precision engineering as street theater.
What kind of mpg does the Volvo C70 get?
Yes, transverse-mounted engines conform to the Volvo brand’s safety first demands. Yes, the C70 gets an entirely respectable 21 mpg in urban pose mode, and 29 mpg during open road cruise control. But the C70’s 2.5-liter engine is hardly the stuff of muscle car dreams.
Why did Peter Horbury make the Volvo C70?
Peter Horbury originally penned the C70 as a coupe. The rear seats were added after the fact. Whether by accident or design or accidental design, the resulting shape is far more cohesive and delicate than most four-seat drop tops.