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← Volvo C70 · 1996-2005 · Mk1

Volvo C70 Mk1

Headline trim: T-5 R (2.3 5-cyl turbo) — 244 bhp, 0-62 in 6.8s.

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Verdict
C
BHP
244 bhp
0–60
6.8 s
Top speed
155 mph
MPG
20 mpg (US)
Used
$1,500-$10,000

Strengths

  • Pillarless coupe rare
  • Peter Horbury design
  • T-5 R cult

Weaknesses

  • ETM throttle module
  • UK rust
  • Cabin Ford-era

Notable tech

  • Volvo P80 platform (850)
  • Coupe and Cabriolet bodies
  • Whiteblock 2.0/2.3/2.4/2.5 5-cyl petrol
  • T5 / T-5 R turbo variants
  • 5MT / 4AT / 5AT

Common issues

  • ETM throttle
  • PCV breather
  • Heater core
  • UK rust

Engine derivatives

US-spec trims and engines offered across Mk1's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

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2.0 T (5-cyl)
BHP180
Torque300 Nm
0–608.4 s
Top143 mph
MPG (US)23 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox5MT / 4AT
2.4 T (5-cyl)
BHP193
Torque285 Nm
0–608.0 s
Top146 mph
MPG (US)23 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox5MT / 5AT
T5 (2.3 turbo)
BHP240
Torque330 Nm
0–607.0 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)21 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox5MT
T-5 R (2.3 turbo)
BHP244
Torque350 Nm
0–606.8 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)20 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox5MT