Volvo S70: specifications and photos

Every car enthusiast wouldn't mind owning a premium sedan of D-class. But the cost of these machines is very high. So it was with Volvo S70. At the time of the debut of this car was incredibly expensive. For example, in Germany the price for Volvo ranged from 49 to 66 thousand German marks. But the years go by, and cars are losing their value because there are new, more modern model. Now such an instance, the Volvo can be bought for “secondary” quite adequate for the money – 180-250 thousand.

Characteristics

Volvo S70 – mid-size sedan, which was mass-produced by the Swedish company “Volvo cars”. The car was built on the platform of the 850-th "Volvo" and became its continuation. At the time to purchase this model every dreamed of. The successor to the S70 sedan is a new car "Volvo S60”.

Description

Looking at the appearance of the car, it is not difficult to guess which model was copied S70. This is the same 850-I "Volvo", but more streamlined. Machine design has not changed very significantly.

The Car has received new bumpers, lights and headlamps. Volvo S70 differed all the same angular roof, long “nose”. Form the sides and arches remained the same. Basically, this sedan was painted in black, white, or red. All shades were pretty good. The car looked solid and defiant. As for today, our time Swedish car design is outdated. Even in the bright red car will attract attention. But “Volvo” released on the basis of the S70 and loaded versions, which are characteristics not inferior to the BMW M-series. However, at a later date.

Quality of a body

Volvo S70 Owners satisfied with the quality of the body. The machine is quite sturdy and well painted. The thickness of the LCP is that the chips are formed only after significant stone chip. Scratches can be easily polished up with abrasive paste. The sight of this car will be like new. In the case of an accident the car does not deform significantly. Quite strong on the “Volvo" and bumper. According to reviews, it is so durable that it can be used as a battering RAM. However, the bumper has deformable zones allowing the maximum absorbs shock, reducing stress on the power elements of the body.

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Galvanized Metal electroplating method and protected from corrosion. Despite the 20-year-olds, this car looks worthy in our time. With the exception of salvage cars. If the car had been in an accident, where a deformed metal, rust may appear 1-2 years after recovery. So take the instances are not worth it.

Interior

Volvo S70 decorated noble. Inside are used high quality materials and leather. Most models came with beige interior, but there were version with black leather. The interior is very quiet, even after 20 years the plastic does not creak inside. What really wears out is the skin. It does not spare the time. To keep its original appearance, you need to do regular care with moisturizing agents. Otherwise the skin dries and cracks (as pictured below).

Ergonomics in Volvo S70 V70 is well thought out. Driving is comfortable and can accommodate everyone. It does not matter what height and build the driver. The seats have sufficient adjustment range and good lateral support. The stove in the winter works fine. Volvo S70 radiator in the cold, warms “full”. This is not surprising because the machine was originally designed for use in harsh climates.

Another plus in this car – the availability of free space. It lacks both the front and rear. The machine is very long and wide, so inside for sure no one would suffer from claustrophobia. Pleased with the level of equipment. Already in the basic configuration, there are:

• Electrically operated Windows.
• Climate control.
• Heated front seats.
• Radio with CD changer.
• Electric seat adjustment and side mirrors.
• Headlight range control.
• Air temperature Sensor and many other “widgets”.

Specifications

Base for a Volvo S70 is desjatilopastnye petrol unit. If the volume of two liters it produces 126 horsepower power. Depending on box, such car is dispersed to 100 km/h in 11,7-12,1 seconds.

More common for the Swedish sedan is the 2.5-liter engine five cylinders. This engine has two camshafts and has an output of 170 horsepower. With this engine, "Volvo" accelerates to 100 km/h in 8.9 seconds on the mechanics.

Don't forget about the turbocharged engines, of which there were several in the line. So, the younger a turbocharged engine for the sedan was a two-liter unit with 170 horsepower. With him the car was gaining speed 100 km/h in 8.7 seconds. By the way, all turbo engines in the “Volvo" is labeled “T”. Next on the list is the 2.5-liter 180 HPforces. He was raised as mono-and all-wheel drive version. The latter had markings 2.4 T AWD.

At the end of the issue in the line has a new motor В5244Т. This 2.4-liter engine with 193 horsepower. With him the car was gaining speed 100 km/h in 7.8 seconds.

Transmission

Just for the Swedish sedan provided two transmissions. It was a five-speed mechanics and machine quadband. Select the box is already in the initial version of the Volvo S70. Repair of these transmissions was seldom required (mechanics and is “eternal”). Most often it is the cases when transmission is not time to change the oil, or the box is substantially loaded.

To automatic transmission last a long time, need to replace ATF fluid every 60 thousand kilometers. This will eliminate the possible appearance of shocks and jerks when shifting. By the way, the automatic transmission has multiple driving modes:

• Economical.
• Winter.
• Sports.

And on motors with a 20-valve layout provides for program shift, which adapts to individual driving style.

“Charged” version

Sometimes you can find “Volvo" marked T5 or R. These symbols say about the sporting characteristics of the saloon. So, the Swedes have produced a car with turbo petrol engines of 2.3-2.4 liters. These engines develop power at 230-250 horsepower. This car showed excellent dynamic characteristics. With a mass of nearly two tons, the car accelerated to 100 km/h in 7.3-6.8 seconds.

Diesel "Volvo”

The line also attended and diesel engines. In the period from 97 th to 99 th years produced unit 2,5 TDI. This turbocharged engine issuing the power of 140 horsepower. The car accelerated to 100 km/h in 10.7 seconds on the machine and for 9.9 seconds to a five-speed mechanics. In 1999, the Swedes have slightly changed the configuration of the motor. However, the technical characteristics and performance remain the same.

Suspension

The Front and back of the Volvo S70 uses independent suspension “Delta-link" with several levers. Owner reviews noted the high smoothness. The car is absorbing the bumps. Thus the suspension provides reliable traction.

The Car cannot be called agile (the cause is the large size and weight), but a straightforward course she holds perfectly at all speeds. Braking in the car is very smooth and effective. This contributes to the lever design a-pillars. This scheme eliminates the effect of the “diving” part of the front during emergency braking. At low speeds the force is distributed evenly on the body.

Security

Surely everyone has heard about the safety of Swedish cars. And “Volvo S70” became the exception. So, the sedan impresses with the list of devices aimed at improving security:

• Armrest rear sofa has a built child seat.
• Upper attachment point of the straps have Prentice with automatic adjustment.
• Steering column folds up in a frontal collision.
• When triggered, the side or front airbags, doors automatically rasplachivayutsya.
• In the body there are dozens of deformable zones and cross members, designed to dissipate the impact force.
• Tank has a secure attachment and protection fuel lines.
• There is a system SIPS (protection from side collisions). Thanks to her, the force of the blow is distributed evenly over the floor, the roof and door pillars.
• There is a five-channel ABS system, which interacts with all four disc brakes.

In the tail lights of the machine integrated led stop lamps. As studies have shown, they work 250 times faster than standard incandescent bulbs. This contributes to an earlier reaction in the back of a moving driver, which shortens the braking distance of 5-6 metres under emergency braking.

Conclusion

So, we found the car “Volvo S70”. Even years later this machine boasts a solid set of security systems, strong body and good technical characteristics.