1997 Volvo S70 R specifications

1997 Volvo S70 R data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2660 mm 104.7 inches
Track/tread (front) 1520 mm 59.8 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1470 mm 57.9 inches
Length 4720 mm 185.8 inches
Width 1760 mm 69.3 inches
Height 1380 mm 54.3 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.77
Kerb weight 1424 kg 3139 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 70 litres 15.4 [18.5] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient 0.32
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type turbocharged petrol
Engine manufacturer Volvo
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 5
Capacity 2.3 litre
2319 cc
(141.514 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 81 × 90 mm
3.19 × 3.54 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.9
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
20 valves in total
maximum power output 250 PS (247 bhp) (184 kW)
at 6000 rpm
maximum torque 350 Nm (258 ft·lb) (35.7 kgm)
at 2400 rpm
Specific output 79.4 kW/litre
108 ps/litre
106.5 bhp/litre
1.75 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 150.93 Nm/litre
1.82 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8.5:1
Fuel system MPFI
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1896.6 kPa (275.1 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 463.8 cc
Aspiration Turbo
Compressor
Intercooler
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h 6.7 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 250 km/h (155 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
175.87 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.18 PS/kg
129.35 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.13 kW/kg
173.46 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.17 bhp/kg
0.08 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
7.73 kg/kW
12.91 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption 16.6/8.3/11.4 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km16.6/8.3/11.4 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
km/litre6.0/12.0/8.8 km/l urban/extra-urban/combined
UK MPG17.0/34.0/24.8 UK MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
US MPG14.2/28.3/20.6 US MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout transverse
Drive wheels front wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 205/45 R 17
Tyres rear 205/45 R 17
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.7
Final drive ratio 4.00
general
Carfolio.com ID196218
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 20.3
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1997 Volvo S70 R added 2009-03-18.
Last modified 2013-04-10.

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