Volvo C70 gets new 2.0 liter turbodiesel engine

Volvo has added a new 2.0 liter turbodiesel engine in its Volvo C70 convertible. This will be the first four-cylinder engine added to the car. Volvo expects the engine to be a very popular choice in Europe, where it is expected to account for 20 percent of the sales.

The 2.0 liter turbodiesel engine produces 136 horsepower with 320 Nm of torque. The engine gives the Volvo C70 the ability to go from 0-62mph in 11.0 seconds with a top speed of 127mph. The Volvo C70 2.0D will feature second-generation common rail technology and will have a fuel-economy of...
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Will_ - 7/17/2007 11:37:25 AM

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This car was in an insurance company commercial. Talk about notoriety!

cdoke - 7/17/2007 12:30:42 PM

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My cousin has a previous generation C70, and when this one came out I really didn't like it/ I thought it had lost some of its dynamism. However, after going with a friend to Audi/VW/Volvo dealership here and seeing one in black, I was actually quite impressed. It is an attractive little car.

Rupert - 7/17/2007 3:46:10 PM

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I think it is the best looking 4 seat hard-top convertible.

M53R - 7/17/2007 6:02:25 PM

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Doesnt the 123d get 200hp from a 2l?