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Volvo C70 2nd Gen

2005 – 2013

Volvo›C70›2nd Gen

The Volvo C70 is a stylish two-door, four-passenger sports GT that was produced by Volvo Cars from 1996 to 2013 in two generations. The first generation (1996-2005) offered both a coupé and a convertible variant, while the second generation (2006-2013) featured a retractable hardtop convertible. In the first generation, Volvo unveiled the C70 at the 1996 Paris Motor Show, and it was released in Europe as a 1997 model followed by a North American debut in 1998. The model came with a range of 5-cylinder turbocharged petrol engines including a 2.0, a low-pressure turbo 2.4L, and high-pressure turbo 2.0L and 2.3L, with manual and automatic transmission options. The exterior design was crafted by Ian Callum, while Mexican designer Jose Diaz de la Vega led the interior design team. Key points: 1. The Volvo C70 is a two-door, four-passenger sports GT manufactured and marketed by Volvo Cars from 1996 to 2013 in two generations. 2. The first generation (1996-2005) was available as a coupé and softtop convertible, while the second generation (2006-2013) featured a retractable hardtop convertible. 3. The first generation included various 5-cylinder turbocharged petrol engines, manual and automatic transmissions, and was designed by Ian Callum