How many passengers can fit in a Volvo V70?
At the same time, the V70 will easily accept four adults and some 38 cubic feet of luggage. And to protect you in accidents, it comes with front, side, and head airbags; seatbelt pretensioners; anti-whiplash front seats; anti-lock brakes; and an optional stability-control system for $1100.
What happens at 70 mph in a Volvo T5?
Stand on the accelerator at 70 mph, and the T5 flattens you into your seatback as the transmission instantly drops down a couple of gears and brings the engine into its power-laden rpm band.
What’s the difference between the 2000 and 2001 Volvo V70?
As a result, the new V70 may be slightly shorter than the 2000 model, but it packs nearly four more inches of wheelbase, an inch-wider front track and a three-inch-wider rear track, and about two more inches of width and height. No wonder most of its interior dimensions are more generous than its predecessor’s.
What kind of platform does a Volvo wagon use?
This new version of the classic Volvo wagon is built on the modern P2 platform that Volvo introduced on the ’99 S80 top-of-the-line sedan.
Where can I get replacement seats for my Volvo?
The bottom was starting to get a bit dodgy as well. After striking out on finding suitable replacement seats in the local pick ‘n pull, I opted for the Elwood Industries replacement seat covers.
What kind of seat covers do I need for a Volvo?
After striking out on finding suitable replacement seats in the local pick ‘n pull, I opted for the Elwood Industries replacement seat covers. The black although not an exact match to my dark charcoal, is practically speaking, so close as to be virtually unnoticeable as a different color.
What kind of differential does a Volvo V70 have?
The FWD manual transmission equipped R featured a viscous based limited-slip differential. In the US neither FWD nor manual transmissions were offered. For 1999 the R was available in 8 colours: Black Stone, Classic Red, Nautic Blue Pearl, Silver Metallic, Cassis, Venetian Red Pearl, Dark Olive Green, Laser Blue.