1998 Volvo S70 specs & colors
4dr Car
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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
| EPA Classification | Midsize |
| Rear Wheel Material | Steel |
| Spare Wheel Size | Compact in |
| Front Wheel Size | 15" x 6.5" in |
| Rear Wheel Size | 15" x 6.5" in |
| Front Wheel Material | Steel |
| Spare Wheel Material | Steel |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 80 |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | 520 |
| Engine Type | Gas I5 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 168 @ 6100 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 162 @ 4700 |
| Displacement | 2.4L/148.6 |
| Cruising Range - City | 370.00 mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 20 MPG |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 29 MPG |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 536.50 mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Not Available |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 4.00 |
| Trans Type | 5 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 2.99 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual w/OD |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.70 |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 3.07 |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.77 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.19 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.87 |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Delta Link |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs |
| Suspension Type - Front | MacPherson Struts |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Not Available |
| Brake ABS System | 4-wheel |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 11.5" x -TBD- in |
| Brake Type | Pwr |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 11.0" x -TBD- in |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 18.5 gal |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | Not Available ft |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 16.8 |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 3.2 |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 33.5 ft |
| Front Tire Size | P195/60R15 |
| Rear Tire Size | P195/60R15 |
| Spare Tire Size | Compact |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 3300 lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 3152 lbs |
| Front Head Room | 39.1 in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 56.3 in |
| Front Hip Room | 55.2 in |
| Passenger Volume | 96.8 ft³ |
| Height, Overall | 55.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.9 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 69.3 in |
| Liftover Height | N/A in |
| Second Head Room | 37.8 in |
| Min Ground Clearance | 5.5 in |
| Length, Overall | 185.9 in |
| Track Width, Front | 59.8 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 57.1 in |
| Second Hip Room | 55.2 in |
| Track Width, Rear | 57.8 in |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Trunk Volume | 15.1 ft³ |
| Front Leg Room | 41.4 in |
| Second Leg Room | 35.2 in |
| Delta-link semi-independent rear suspension w/coil springs, gas charged shocks, rear wheel steering links, 19.5mm stabilizer bar | Standard |
| Instrumentation-inc: 140-MPH speedometer/trip meter/odometer/fuel & coolant temp gauges/7000 RPM tachometer, digital clock | Standard |
| Dual illuminated sunvisor vanity mirrors | Standard |
| 5-passenger seating capacity | Standard |
| Front/rear floor mats | Standard |
| 2.4L DOHC 20-valve all aluminum (B5254 S) 168hp, 162 ft/lbs torque in-line 5-cyl engine | Standard |
| 5 mph front/rear bumpers (2.5 mph California) | Standard |
| Pwr-assisted 4-wheel disc brakes w/ventilated front & solid rear | Standard |
| Coin compartment | Standard |
| Driver front passenger knee bolsters | Standard |
| 8-pole accessory connection | Standard |
| Driver & front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) | Standard |
| Digital ambient temperature gauge | Standard |
| 15" x 6.5" steel wheels | Standard |
| AM/FM stereo w/full logic cassette "large format" (SC 813), Volvo CD changer compatibility, anti-theft LED, Dolby, 4x25 watt amplifier w/6 speakers | Standard |
| Front center armrest w/cupholder | Standard |
| Rear fog light | Standard |
| Replaceable dust/pollen filter for interior | Standard |
| Anti squat/dive suspension | Standard |
| 60/40 split rear folding bench seat w/pass through feature for long loads | Standard |
| Tilt/telescopic steering column | Standard |
| Remote keyless entry w/2-step unlock, trunk release & panic button | Standard |
| Front 8-way manual adjustable driver bucket seat | Standard |
| "Open door" traffic warning lights on doors | Standard |
| 4 front/rear reading lights | Standard |
| Front wheel drive w/equal length halfshafts | Standard |
| Air conditioning w/dual controls | Standard |
| Velour upholstery | Standard |
| MacPherson hydraulic strut front suspension w/asymmetrically-mounted coil springs on separate isolated subframe w/20mm stabilizer bar | Standard |
| City 20/hwy 29 (2.4L engine/5-speed manual trans) | Standard |
| 2 front door footwell entry lights | Standard |
| TLEV (Transitional Low Emission Vehicle) Certification | Standard |
| Safety cage passenger compartment construction | Standard |
| 5-speed manual transmission w/OD | Standard |
| Front passenger bucket seat w/side bolsters & tilt & fold feature | Standard |
| Childproof rear door safety locks | Standard |
| Front automatic seat belt height adjustment & pretensioners | Standard |
| 18.5 gallon fuel tank | Standard |
| Side impact protection system-inc: front airbags seat mounted airbags & anti-intrusion beams | Standard |
| Interior courtesy lights w/delay dim down & auto brighten up | Standard |
| Central pwr door locking system w/2-step unlock feature | Standard |
| Color keyed bumpers/spoilers/side skirts/side moldings/mirrors | Standard |
| 4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) | Standard |
| 5 mph front/rear bumpers (2.5 mph California) | Standard |
| 195/60R15 all-season Michelin SBR tires | Standard |
| Pwr-assisted variable rack & pinion steering | Standard |
| 100 amp alternator | Standard |
| Pwr windows w/driver side "auto-down" & rear window lockout | Standard |
| Pre-wired for security system | Standard |
| Wiring for front fog lights | Standard |
| Bodyside protective molding | Standard |
| Halogen headlights w/replaceable bulb | Standard |
| Compact spare tire | Standard |
| Bosch Motronic 4.4 engine management system | Standard |
| Seat back storage pockets | Standard |
| Daytime running light system | Standard |
| Dual pwr heated mirrors w/automatic timer | Standard |
| Separate self adjusting drum parking brake | Standard |
| 3-channel ATE (Mark 20) electronically controlled anti-lock brake system | Standard |
| Illuminated ignition key location | Standard |
| Rear fog light | Standard |
| Warning/indicator lamps-inc: rear trunk, windshield washer/low fuel/coolant level, rear fog lamp, high beam, bulb failure, SRS, battery, low oil pressure, brakes, ABS, gear change, check engine, lambdasond (emissions control), service reminder | Standard |
| Trunk compartment light | Standard |
| Overhead mounted seatbelt reminders | Standard |
| 520 amp battery | Standard |
| Daytime running light system | Standard |
| Cruise control | Standard |
| Tool kit | Standard |
| Front mud flaps | Standard |
| Pwr remote fuel tank/trunk release | Standard |
| Bright vertical grille | Standard |
| Rear window defroster w/automatic timer | Standard |
| LED center mounted rear stop lamp | Standard |
| Tinted windows | Standard |
| Pwr antenna | Standard |
| 3-point seat belts & padded head restraints for all seating positions | Standard |
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