Volvo C70: New 136Hp 2.0-Litre Turbo Diesel Unit
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Volvo C70: New 136Hp 2.0-Litre Turbo Diesel Unit


Volvo C70Volvo’s extending the engine range in the C70 coupe-cabrio with the addition of a 2,0-liter turbodiesel unit fitted with a Diesel Particulate Filter as standard (the filter significantly reduces unburned soot particles in the exhaust gases). The four-pot diesel engine has a power output of 136 Hp and 320 Nm of torque accelerating the C70 from 0-100 km/h (62mph) in 11.0 sec and handing a top speed of 205 km/h (127mph). According to Volvo the C70 2.0D boasts an avg. fuel consumption of 6.1 l/100 km – 38.6mpg (EU combined). -Continued after the jump

"The four-cylinder turbodiesel will be a very popular choice, especially in Europe where it will account for 20 percent of total C70 sales. The engine offers a very attractive combination of fuel economy and driving pleasure," says Fredrik Arp, President and CEO of Volvo Cars. The Swedes expects sales of the C70 2.0D to reach about 2,000 units a year - which means that one out of ten C70s sold worldwide will have the four-pot turbodiesel. The first cars will reach European showrooms during autumn 2007.

Via: Motorpasion , Source: Volvo





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