2012 Volvo C70 T5 Convertible

2012 Volvo C70 T5 Convertible Review

2012 Volvo C70 T5 Convertible is a new car issued by the manufacturer of Volvo 2012. This car is one of the car edition of the Volvo C70 T5 Convertible. This 2012 Volvo C70 T5 Convertible Power (SAE) : 227 hp @ 5,000 rpm; 236 ft lb of torque @ 1,500 rpm. For the Exterior dimensions : 181.7 in. overall length, 72.3 in. overall width, 55.1 in. overall height, 103.9 in. wheelbase, 61.0 in. front track, 61.4 in. rear track and 38.7 ft. curb-to-curb turning circleAnd Interior dimensions : 38.2 in. front headroom, 36.4 in. rear headroom, 53.1 in. front hip room, 41.5 in. rear hip room, 42.3 in. front leg room, 33.9 in. rear leg room, 53.6 in. front shoulder room, 47.0 in. rear shoulder room and 83.5 cu ft. interior volume.

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2012 Volvo C70 T5 Convertible Specification

Price: $39,950
MPG: 20 - 28 mpg
Bodystyle: Convertible

Performance
Turbocharged
Engine: 2.5L in-linefive-cylinder DOHC with variable valve timing and four valves per cylinder
Premium unleaded fuel
Fuel economy: EPA (08):, 20 MPG city, 28 MPG highway, 23 MPG combined and 366 mi. range
Multi-point fuel injection
15.9gallon fuel tank
Power (SAE): 227 hp @ 5,000 rpm; 236 ft lb of torque @ 1,500 rpm

Handling
ABS
Brake assist system
Ventilated four-wheel disc brakes
Electronic brake distribution
Electronic traction control (via ABS & engine management)
Immobilizer
Stability control
Independent front strut suspension with stabilizer bar and coil springs, independent rear multi-link suspension with stabilizer bar and coil springs
Tire kit

Exterior
Body-color front and rear bumpers
Convertible rollover protection: concealed system
Electric foldable hard top convertible roof
Day time running lights
Driver and passenger and passenger power, heated ,body-color door mirrors
Exterior dimensions: 181.7 in. overall length, 72.3 in. overall width, 55.1 in. overall height, 103.9 in. wheelbase, 61.0 in. front track, 61.4 in. rear track and 38.7 ft. curb-to-curb turning circle
Front fog lights
Halogen headlights with projector beam lenses
Luxury trim: alloy & leather on shifter, alloy on doors and alloy on dashboard
Black paint
Rear window defroster
Weights: published curb weight (lbs): 3,837
Intermittent windshield wipers

Interior
Cargo area and front 12V power outlet(s)
Dual-zone fully-automatic climate control
Diversity antenna
Anti-theft protection
Audio system with AM/FM radio, CD player (reads MP3 format) ; includes RDS , digital radio and satellite radio
Cargo capacity: 12.8 cu. ft. all seats in place
Trip computer: includes average speed, average fuel economy, current fuel economy and range for remaining fuel
Cruise control
Front cup holders
Outside air temperature indicator
Floor mats
Intelligent driver front airbag, intelligent passenger front airbag with occupant sensors
Bucket driver seat and front passenger seat: with four 8-way power ; details: memorized height, manual lumbar and memorized tilt
Front seat belts with pre-tensioners for driver and passenger
Front seat center armrest
Headlight control
Two active height-adjustable front head restraints, two rear seats head restraints
Interior dimensions: 38.2 in. front headroom, 36.4 in. rear headroom, 53.1 in. front hip room, 41.5 in. rear hip room, 42.3 in. front leg room, 33.9 in. rear leg room, 53.6 in. front shoulder room, 47.0 in. rear shoulder room and 83.5 cu ft. interior volume
Low tire pressure indicator
Memorized adjustment: includes door mirror position
Remote power locks , includes power windows and speed sensing
Vehicle speed-proportional power steering
Power windows, express driver and passenger
Front and rear reading lights
Rear fog lights
Rear seat belts with pre-tensioners for driver and passenger
Rear seats:
Auto-dimming rear view mirror
Steering wheel-mounted audio controls
Front curtain airbag
Seating: four passengers
Leather upholstery
Service interval indicator
Front side airbag
Eight speakers
Leather-trimmed, tilt/ telescoping steering wheel
Tachometer
Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror
Ventilation system with micro filter
Voice activating system for phone

Warranty
Basic 5 year / 60,000 miles
Free Maintenance N/A
Drivetrain 5 year / 60,000 miles
Roadside 5 year / Unlimited miles
Rust 12 year / Unlimited miles

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