The Volvo C70 is propelled by its standard turbocharged 5-cylinder, T5 engine. Output for the 2.5-liter light-pressure turbo powerplant is 227 horsepower at 5,000 rpm with torque at 236 lb.-ft. from 1,500 to 4,800 rpm. The flat torque curve puts the power to the front wheels evenly and makes the car highly responsive. A performance-oriented six-speed manual gearbox, once standard, was recently discontinued. A five-speed "Geartronic" microprocessor controlled automatic with "Auto-stick" function is now the only transmission option.
This turbo convertible is good for 19 city and 28 highway miles per gallon, while zero-to-60 takes 7.4 seconds. Inside, the C70 is designed to accommodate four adults. The two rear seats have comfortably angled backrests and generous width. With a push of a button on the backrest, the front seats move forward to facilitate entry to the rear seat.
To more easily accept cargo when the roof is in the stowed position, the Volvo C70 comes standard with Load Assist. At the touch of a trunk-mounted button, the entire roof assembly is lifted several inches, increasing the size of the opening to allow for small tote bags to be dropped into the trunk.
The naturally aspirated C70 S base model (previously known as C70 LE) drops by $12,000 from $71,950 to $59,950 (plus costs) while shedding leather upholstery and the top-level "Performance" audio system.
Like the revised C30 hatch also launched this week (which includes the ultra-efficient C30 DRIVe variant) the updated C70 features bolder front-end styling comprising a broader lower air opening, new angular headlights and LED tail-lights and a larger 'iron mark' Volvo badge first seen on the S60 mid-sized concept sedan and now common among the Swedish stable. All up, the changes contribute to a sharper, more streamlined face for the Volvo C70 convertible.
This turbo convertible is good for 19 city and 28 highway miles per gallon, while zero-to-60 takes 7.4 seconds. Inside, the C70 is designed to accommodate four adults. The two rear seats have comfortably angled backrests and generous width. With a push of a button on the backrest, the front seats move forward to facilitate entry to the rear seat.
To more easily accept cargo when the roof is in the stowed position, the Volvo C70 comes standard with Load Assist. At the touch of a trunk-mounted button, the entire roof assembly is lifted several inches, increasing the size of the opening to allow for small tote bags to be dropped into the trunk.
The naturally aspirated C70 S base model (previously known as C70 LE) drops by $12,000 from $71,950 to $59,950 (plus costs) while shedding leather upholstery and the top-level "Performance" audio system.
Like the revised C30 hatch also launched this week (which includes the ultra-efficient C30 DRIVe variant) the updated C70 features bolder front-end styling comprising a broader lower air opening, new angular headlights and LED tail-lights and a larger 'iron mark' Volvo badge first seen on the S60 mid-sized concept sedan and now common among the Swedish stable. All up, the changes contribute to a sharper, more streamlined face for the Volvo C70 convertible.
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