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C70 year model differnces

posted by  someone claiming to be Carl on  Tue Dec 26 11:28 CST 2000 [RELATED]

Hi,

Does anyone have a comprehensive (okay, any!) list of differences model year by model year for C70 model? I noticed several comparing my y2k to a 98. These included:

98 had:

1. Stitched leather door panel middle section which contains door switches,etc as compared o y2k plastic leather look.

2. Traction conrol tha works until only about 30 mph compared to y2k works at all speeds.

3. Thrttle cable as compared to throttle "fly by wire" in y2k.

I have been told in 99 engine changes were introduced, wih a corresponding detrement to 0-60 performance:

1. Seimens engine management system.

2. Cam shaft with less duraration, generating less torque above 5100 RMP compared to 98 and previous.

3. Variable valve timeing, exhaust only, used only when engine is cold for emmisions. Can really feel performance impact with cold engine.

4. Engine rubber top motor mount is in aluminum cast instead of metal support previously.

I noticed Volvo web site chenged 0-60 specifications from 7.2 I believe to 8.0 recently for automaic C70. (Not intending to start performance only discussion :-) )

I have been told early production had only adhesive connecting hinge to rear window on coupe, but bolts/rivets were added after these windows popped loose. Is that urban legend?

Is there a more authorative list with such details, more so than dealer glossys?

Thanks, if you have other facts (or rumor labeled as such) feel free to send them to me off list (abdj@rmi.net) . I am thinking of making a list.

Carl





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