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 car is a Volvo C70?
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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.
When did Volvo throw away the Toy Box?
According to Peter Horbury, Volvo’s design chief from 1991 to 2002, with the C70, Volvo threw away the box, but “kept the toy inside!”
What makes a Volvo C70 a retractable hardtop?
The C70 retractable hardtop also features a roll over protection structure (ROPS) with two pyrotechnically charged roll hoops hidden behind the rear seats that deploy under roll-over conditions whether the roof is retracted or not. Volvo featured this advancement in a copy of the “Volvo Saved My Life Club” brochures.
Where was the first Volvo C70 convertible made?
Volvo’s first modern convertible, the C70 was manufactured in Uddevalla, Sweden on a separate assembly line from the 70-series sedan and station wagon. The four-seater convertible featured an electrically heated glass rear window, automatic (pop-up) rollover hoops system ROPS, seat belt pre-tensioners,…
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.