1998 Volvo S70 specs & colors
4dr Car
MSRP
- 4dr Sdn Manual
- $26,985
- 4dr Sdn Auto
- $27,960
- 4dr Sdn Manual GT
- $29,540
- 4dr Sdn Auto GLT HT/LR Turbo
- $32,440
- 4dr Sdn Manual T5 Turbo
- $34,010
- 4dr Sdn Auto T5 Turbo
- $34,985
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Shale
Light Taupe
Light Beige
Ebony
Torch Red / Black
Packages
Specifications
Highlights
Gas I5
Engine Type
|
20 City / 29 Hwy
MPG
|
168 hp
Horsepower
|
5
Seating Capacity
|
Brakes
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
|
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
|
11.5" x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
|
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
|
4-wheel
Brake ABS System
|
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
|
11.0" x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
|
Pwr
Brake Type
|
Electrical
520
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
|
80
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
|
Engine
2.4L/148.6
Displacement
|
168 @ 6100
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
|
Gas I5
Engine Type
|
162 @ 4700
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
|
M/T
5-Speed M/T Transmission Options
|
20 City / 29 Hwy
MPG
|
7.6 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
|
Measurements
6 in
Min Ground Clearance
|
105 in
Wheelbase
|
69 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
|
58 in
Track Width, Rear
|
15 ft³
Trunk Volume
|
56 in
Second Shoulder Room
|
5
Passenger Capacity
|
35 in
Second Leg Room
|
38 in
Second Head Room
|
57 in
Front Shoulder Room
|
39 in
Front Head Room
|
55 in
Front Hip Room
|
60 in
Track Width, Front
|
N/A
Liftover Height
|
56 in
Height, Overall
|
55 in
Second Hip Room
|
97 ft³
Passenger Volume
|
186 in
Length, Overall
|
41 in
Front Leg Room
|
Steering
34 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
|
17
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
|
3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
|
Not Available ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
|
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
|
Suspension
MacPherson Struts
Suspension Type - Front
|
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
|
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
|
Delta Link
Suspension Type - Rear
|
Tires & Wheels
P195/60R15
Rear Tire Size
|
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
|
15" x 6.5" in
Front Wheel Size
|
P195/60R15
Front Tire Size
|
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
|
15" x 6.5" in
Rear Wheel Size
|
Compact
Spare Tire Size
|
Steel
Front Wheel Material
|
Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
|
Weight & Capacity
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
|
3,300 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
|
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
|
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
|
3,152 lbs
Base Curb Weight
|
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
|
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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