Volvo XC70 Model Year 2006 - Driving Dynamics
There are two powerful, five-cylinder engines available for the XC70, a petrol and a diesel. Both are turbocharged and offer the flexibility of high levels of torque at lower engine speeds.
The 2.5T petrol engine boasts four valves per cylinder with a light pressure turbo and dual continuously variable valve timing to provide stirring performance with excellent mid-range torque.
Volvo’s new D5 Euro IV turbodiesel is a refined, all aluminium unit, with 20 valves, and the latest common rail technology. It is available with a six-speed manual or a new six-speed Geartronic transmission.
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At the heart of the Volvo XC70 are two powerful, five-cylinder, turbocharged engines that both deliver an impressive combination of performance and flexibility:
• 2.5T petrol: 210bhp, 320Nm of torque from 1,500rpm to 4,500 rpm; a max speed of 130mph, with 0-62mph in 8.1 seconds and emissions of 244 g/km.
• New D5 diesel: 185bhp, 400Nm of torque from 2,000rpm with Diesel Particulate Filter and Euro IV compliant; a max speed of 130mph, with 0-62mph possible in 9.5 seconds with emissions of 201g/km
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