First Generation V70 (1997 - 2000)
In principle this car was a Volvo 850 with 1800 improvements and some new parts, including upgraded passive and active safety, better handling and new engines, but as a whole this was the same car.
Production 1997–2000
Assembly Torslana, Sweden
Ghent, Belgium
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Engine
2.0L 10v 126 hp I5
2.4L 10v 144 hp I5
2.4L 20v 170 hp I5
2.4L 20v 193 hp I5 (Low pressure turbo)
2.3L 20v 241 hp I5 (turbo)
2.3L 20v 250 hp I5 (R FWD & AWD )
2.4L 20v 265 hp I5 (R FWD & AWD )replacing the above :modelyear 2000
2.4L 10v 140 hp I5 TDI (Audi engine)
Transmission 4-speed automatic
5-speed automatic
5-speed manual
Wheelbase 104.3 in
Length 186.4 in
Width 69.3 in
Height 57.2 in