Volvo C70

The high security standard in the new Volvo C70 refers both to the active safety (accident prevention), as well as passive safety.

Volvo C70
Volvo C70

A comprehensive system of coordinated security solutions in the Volvo C70 contributes to the collision to minimize risk and crash safety. For maximum occupant protection, among other things deformation zones optimized with enhanced longitudinal and transverse beams varies from solid steel.

Volvo C70
Volvo C70

The new convertible has a compared to the previous model higher deformation ruggedness higher. Together with the broad gauge that provides for enhanced driving dynamics. Gauge compared to the predecessor: Front 1550 mm (+29 mm), behind 1560 mm (+39 mm). The chassis has a MacPherson-spring front leg and a multi handlebars rear axle.

Volvo C70
Volvo C70

The vehicle dynamics control DSTC (Dynamic Stability and Traction Control) is part of the standard equipment. It allows the Cabrio also in borderline and suddenly changing ground on the desired course.


Volvo C70

The generously sized brake system with disc brakes around and working extremely effectively with antilock braking system (ABS), Electronic Brake force (EBV) and Brake EBA (Emergency Brake Assistance) as standard.

Volvo C70
Volvo C70

In 2003, Volvo introduced the first IDIS (Intelligent Driver Information System). The Intelligent Driver Information System continuously monitors all those functions in the vehicle, information on current manoeuvres and the current driving situation. These include the steering wheel and accelerator pedal movement, flashing light activity and brake efficiency.

Volvo C70
Volvo C70

The resulting data will be analyzed and, in certain situations to cause taken, not security-related information such as incoming telephone calls or SMS hold back, so that the driver his full attention of the traffic situation can devote. IDIS is activated whenever the concentration of the driver is particularly in demand, such as during an overtaking or braking.

Volvo C70
Volvo C70

IDIS heard in all versions of the new Volvo C70 to the standard equipment, regardless of whether the car with an integrated mobile phone or not. In future, IDIS part of a more extensive information system, the more data from the vehicle systems registered and analyzed. The aim is to stress situations for the driver to reduce and thus to improve driving safety.

Volvo C70 Interior

Volvo C70
Volvo C70

The roof of the new Volvo C70 is divided into three segments and melts at the touch of a button in less than 30 seconds in the trunk. Coupe and convertible at the same time it offers the choice between weatherproof roof, which can not be damaged, and the pleasure of open driving.

Volvo C70

The large rear window offers unobstructed visibility with the roof closed, which is a further advantage over convertibles with fabric roof. The storage compartments, with the central locking linked, contribute to the comfort and safety of Maximizing. In addition, the Volvo C70 on the new system "Private Locking". This allows certain areas with a key on the locked glove compartment. Private Locking is particularly useful when the convertible parked with an open roof.

Volvo C70

Also in the field of passive safety, this convertible-type developers with special challenges. This will be done after the top of the roof structure. This is however not a convertible. Here, the forces on other parts of the body are derived. An integrated network of carefully coordinated makers and provides reinforcements in case of collision to the passenger compartment as intact as possible.

Volvo C70

The front structure of the new Volvo C70 is divided into zones, each with different Tasks during the deformation process meet to be as much as possible to absorb impact energy. For the programmed deformation of the deformation zones was different hardened steel construction. The doors are designed so that when they are side-impact remain closed. And finally, we will also cross the installation of the engine in the new Volvo C70 to improve passive safety in the collision case.

Volvo C70

A complete redesign, the SIPS head-shoulder airbag, the new Volvo C70 is presented. Because there is no continuous roof rail, in the shoulder SIPS head airbags could be integrated, they were accommodated in the doors. When they are triggered, they unfold upwards. So they can stand upright and the head of the inmates even then effectively protected if the side windows are open. The SIPS side airbags in the backs of the front seats.

Volvo C70

The Volvo developed rollover protection system ROPS (Roll over Protection System) was first in the first generation of the Volvo C70. Especially for the successor model was developed with metal bars, in the case of overturning closed roof at the rear window broken through, and an even faster reacting trigger.

Volvo C70

If the roof is opened and stowed in the trunk, it is together with the double wall to absorb the additional forces in a crash. Moreover runs in a stable crash the ROPS-iron behind the rear seats up. To the injury of the cervical spine at the rear impact to a minimum, the new Volvo C70 comes with a whiplash protection system WHIPS (Whiplash Protection System) in the front seats.

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