Engine
Petrol engines
Five cylinders. Double overhead camshafts, 20 valves. Continuously
variable valve timing (CVVT) on the inlet side (engines without turbo),
exhaust side (engines with turbo) or both the inlet and exhaust sides (Volvo
V70 AWD 2.5T). Three-way catalytic converter with Lambda sensor.
Electronic engine management. Petrol engines with turbo (high-pressure or
light-pressure) also with charge-air cooler (Intercooler).
Diesel engines
All-aluminium direct-injection common rail turbodiesel with five cylinders.
Double overhead camshafts, 20 valves. Variable turbocharger. Charge-air
cooler (Intercooler). Two-way catalytic converter with EGR. Electronic
engine management.
Bi-Fuel engines
Five-cylinder Bi-Fuel engine which runs on gas (methane or LPG) with
petrol as the reserve fuel. Double overhead camshafts, 20 valves.
Continuously variable valve timing (CVVT) on the inlet side. Three-way
catalytic converter with Lambda sensor. Electronic engine management.
Driveline
Front-wheel drive (Volvo V70 AWD with an electronically-controlled all-
wheel drive system). Transverse engine. Five-speed all-synchromesh manual
gearbox. As an alternative there is a five-speed electronically controlled
automatic transmission with adaptive shifting pattern, winter mode and a
lock-up function that reduces fuel consumption when cruising. The 210-bhp
and 250-bhp turbo engines are also available with five-speed Geartronic
adaptive automatic, which allows manual shifts. Geartronic is standard in the
Volvo V70 AWD D5.
Electrical system
Multiplex digital electrical system with OBD (On Board Diagnosis). Battery
capacity 12 V, 520 A (Volvo V70 2.4D and D5 680 A). Alternator 120 A.
Steering gear
Power-assisted rack and pinion steering gear. Steplessly adjustable steering
wheel, vertically and horizontally. 2.8-3.0 turns between end stops
(depending on tyres). Turning circle 10.9-11.9 m (depending on tyres).
Brakes
Power-assisted anti-lock disc brakes (ABS), ventilated discs at front.
Electronic brake distribution between front and rear brakes (EBD). Diagonal-
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