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2012 Volvo C70 Specifications

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2012 Volvo C70
Starting Price:
$40,450
Estimated MPG:
18 city | 28 hwy
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2012 Volvo C70 Specifications

ABS Brakes

ABS:
4-wheel

Air Conditioning

Front air conditioning:
Automatic

Airbags

Head airbags:
Curtain 1st row
Passenger Airbag:
Yes

Audio System

In-Dash CD:
Single
MP3 player:
Yes
Radio:
AM/FM/HD/Satellite

Brakes

Front brakes:
Ventilated disc

Convenience Features

Cruise control:
Cruise control
Power steering:
Speed-proportional power steering
Steering wheel:
Tilt and telescopic

Dimensions

Front Head Room:
38.2 "
Front Leg Room:
42.3 "
Overall height:
55.1 "
Overall Length:
181.7 "
Overall Width:
72.3 "
Rear Head Room:
36.4 "
Rear Leg Room:
33.9 "
Wheelbase:
103.9 "

Driver Seat

Heated:
Multi-level heating
Power Adjustments:
8

Engine

Compression Ratio:
9.00 : 1
Displacement:
154 cu.in.
Horse Power:
227 hp
Size:
2.5 L
Vehicle Emissions:
ULEV II

Engine Spec

Cylinder configuration:
I-5
Drive type:
front-wheel
Engine liters:
2.5
Fuel tank capacity:
16.4gal.
Horsepower:
227hp @ 5,000RPM
Horsepower:
250hp @ 5,500RPM
Number of valves:
20
Recommended fuel:
premium unleaded
Torque:
236 lb.-ft. @ 1,500RPM
Torque:
273 lb.-ft. @ 3,000RPM
Transmission:
5 speed automatic

Fuel Consumption

City:
18 mpg
Highway:
28 mpg

Instrumentation

External temp:
External temperature display
Tachometer:
Tachometer
Trip computer:
Trip computer

Lights

Adaptive headlights:
Adaptive headlights

Memorized Settings

seat memory:
Driver

Mirrors

Driver mirror adjustment:
Power remote

Safety and Performance for CarsProd

Stability control:
Stability control
Traction control:
Traction control

Seats

Total Seating Capacity:
4
Upholstery:
Leather

Security

Anti-theft alarm system:
Yes

Suspension

Front suspension type:
Strut
Rear Suspension Type:
Multi-link

Telematics

Navigation system:
With voice activation

Tires

Diameter:
17.0"
Prefix:
P
Profile:
45
Speed Rating:
V
Tire Pressure Monitoring System:
Yes
Type:
AS
Width:
235 mm

Transmission

Automatic type:
Automatic
Number of speeds:
5

Warranty

roadside months:
48 months

Weights and Capacities

Curb weight:
3,858 lbs.
Gross vehicle weight:
4,608 lbs.
Max cargo capacity:
13 cu.ft.
Towing Capacity:
2,000 lbs.

Wheels

Diameter:
17
Rim Type:
Silver aluminum
Width:
7.5

Windows

Power windows:
Power windows
Rear defogger:
Rear defogger
Standard Features

Body Exterior

Bodyside moldings
Bumpers
: body-color
Convertible hard top
Convertible roof lining
Door mirrors
: body-color
Glass rear window
Heated door mirrors
Number of doors
: 2
Power convertible roof
Power door mirrors
Rear cargo
: trunk
Turn signal indicator mirrors

Convenience Features

1-touch down
1-touch up
Air conditioning
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
Automatic temperature control
Driver door bin
Driver vanity mirror
Front beverage holders
Front dual zone A/C
Illuminated entry
Memory seat
Passenger door bin
Passenger vanity mirror
Power windows
Rear beverage holders
Remote keyless entry
Speed control
Telescoping steering wheel
Tilt steering wheel

Entertainment Features

1st row LCD monitors
: 1
AM/FM radio
CD player
Diversity antenna
MP3 decoder
Radio data system
Speakers
: 8
Steering wheel mounted audio controls
Weather band radio
Wireless phone connectivity

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation

Delay-off headlights
Front fog lights
Front reading lights
Low tire pressure warning
Outside temperature display
Rear fog lights
Rear reading lights
Rear window defroster
Tachometer
Trip computer
Variably intermittent wipers

Powertrain

Compressor
: intercooled turbo
Cylinder configuration
: I-5
Drive type
: front-wheel
Engine liters
: 2.5
Engine location
: front
Fuel economy city
: 18mpg
Fuel economy highway
: 28mpg
Fuel tank capacity
: 16.4gal.
Horsepower
: 227hp @ 5,000RPM
Horsepower
: 250hp @ 5,500RPM
Manual-shift auto
: Geartronic
Mode select transmission
Number of valves
: 20
Recommended fuel
: premium unleaded
Torque
: 236 lb.-ft. @ 1,500RPM
Torque
: 273 lb.-ft. @ 3,000RPM
Transmission
: 5 speed automatic
Variable valve control

Safety and Security

4 wheel disc brakes
ABS brakes
Anti-whiplash front head restraints
Brake assist
Dual front impact airbags
Dual front side impact airbags
Electronic stability
Ignition disable
Integrated roll-over protection
Occupant sensing airbag
Overhead airbag
Panic alarm
Perimeter/approach lights
Security system
Traction control

Seats and Trim

Front center armrest
: w/storage
Front seats
: bucket
Leather shift knob
Leather steering wheel
Leather upholstery
Max seating capacity
: 4
Power driver seat
Power passenger seat
Rear seat center armrest
Rear seats
: bench

Specs and Dimensions

Air Pollution Score (AP)
: 5
Compression ratio
: 9.00 to 1
Engine bore x stroke
: 82.0mm x 93.2mm (3.23" x 3.67")
Engine bore x stroke
: 83.0mm x 93.2mm (3.27" x 3.67")
Engine displacement
: 2.5 L
Engine horsepower
: 227hp @ 5,000RPM
Engine horsepower
: 250hp @ 5,500RPM
Engine torque
: 236 lb.-ft. @ 1,500RPM
Engine torque
: 273 lb.-ft. @ 3,000RPM
Exterior body width
: 1,836mm (72.3")
Exterior height
: 1,400mm (55.1")
Exterior length
: 4,615mm (181.7")
Front headroom
: 970mm (38.2")
Front hiproom
: 1,349mm (53.1")
Front legroom
: 1,074mm (42.3")
Front shoulder room
: 1,361mm (53.6")
Greenhouse Gas Score (GG)
: 4
GVWR
: 2,090kg (4,608lbs)
Interior cargo volume
: 362 L (13 cu.ft.)
Interior maximum cargo volume
: 362 L (13 cu.ft.)
Passenger volume
: 2,364L (83.5 cu.ft.)
Rear headroom
: 925mm (36.4")
Rear hiproom
: 1,054mm (41.5")
Rear legroom
: 861mm (33.9")
Rear shoulder room
: 1,194mm (47.0")
Towing capacity
: 907kg (2,000lbs)
Turning radius
: 5.9m (19.4')
Wheelbase
: 2,639mm (103.9")

Suspension/Handling

Alloy wheels
Four wheel independent suspension
Front anti-roll bar
Front tires
: 235/40VR18.0
Front tires
: 235/45VR17.0
Power steering
Rear anti-roll bar
Rear tires
: 235/40VR18.0
Rear tires
: 235/45VR17.0
Speed-sensing steering
Wheel size
: 17"
Wheel size
: 18"

Warranty

Basic warranty
: 48 months/50,000miles
Corrosion perforation warranty
: 144 months/ unlimited distance
Maintenance warranty
: 36 months/36,000miles
Powertrain warranty
: 48 months/50,000miles
Roadside assistance coverage
: 48 months/ unlimited distance
Optional Features

Body Exterior

Convertible roof wind blocker
Optional
Spoiler
Optional

Convenience Features

Navigation system
Optional

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation

Blind spot sensor
Optional
Headlight cleaning
Optional
High intensity discharge headlights
Optional
Rain sensing wipers
Optional

Seats and Trim

Genuine wood console insert
Optional
Genuine wood dashboard insert
Optional
Genuine wood door panel insert
Optional
Heated front seats
Optional
Sport steering wheel
Optional

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