What makes a Volvo V70 different from other Volvos?
Visual differences from a standard V70 AWD included a unique front and rear bumper, unpainted sidetrim and sills, a squarer version of the roof rails, a unique front grille and a black decal with white Cross Country lettering across the tailgate.
How tall is the wheelbase of a Volvo V70?
First generation Wheelbase 1997–2000 FWD: 2,664 mm (104.9 in) 1997– Length 1997–1998: 4,722 mm (185.9 in) 1999–2000 Width 1,761 mm (69.3 in) Height 1,427–1,453 mm (56.2–57.2 in) R: 1,433–1
When did the Volvo V70 Ocean Race come out?
V70 / XC70 Ocean Race. In 2001, to mark their sponsorship of the just renamed Volvo Ocean Race, special Ocean Race editions of the V70 and V70 XC were announced. Released for model year 2002, the cars came painted only in a unique shade of blue. Silver exterior trim and roof rails, as well as assorted badging,…
What kind of gas does a Volvo V70 use?
A second generation V70 Bi-Fuel was made available. Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) storage capacity was increased to a total of 100 litres (26 US gal), split into one 75 litres (20 US gal) tank and two 12.5-litre (3.3 US gal) litre tanks.
How big is the cargo space in a Volvo V70?
All V70 wagons ride a 108.5-inch wheelbase and measure 185.4 inches long overall. A moonroof is available. The V70 seats five people on two front buckets and a three-place 60/40-split rear bench seat. Cargo capacity is 37.5 cubic feet with the backseat raised, and that space increases to 71.5 cubic feet when the seat is folded down.
When did the third generation Volvo come out?
The third generation (2007–2016) debuted in February 2007. It was based on the P3 platform and marketed as the V70 and the XC70. Production of the V70 ended on 25 April 2016, the XC70 continued until 13 May 2016. The sedan model was called Volvo S80.
What kind of traction control does the Volvo V70 have?
Traction control is included on front-wheel-drive models. Volvo unveiled a high-performance V70 R wagon that features Four-C (Continuously Controlled Chassis Concept) technology at the Paris Motor Show in September 2002.
What are the specs of a 2001 Volvo V70?
Seats for five are standard in all V70 models, with a pair of front buckets and a three-place, 60/40-split rear bench seat. The cargo capacity is 37 cubic feet behind the rear seat and 71 cubic feet with it folded. The XC comes with a 40/20/40-split rear seat with a removable center section. This seat also folds to incre… Show full review
When did Volvo stop making the Volvo S60?
For model year 2003 the crossover was renamed to XC70. The sedan model was called Volvo S60 . The third generation (2007–2016) debuted in February 2007. It was based on the P3 platform and marketed as the V70 and the XC70. Production of the V70 ended on 25 April 2016, the XC70 continued until 13 May 2016.