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04/6/2007 at 11:25pm
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Volvo V70 - 2.0T (132 kW/177 bhp)
Date of manufacture: june 2003 - up to now
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The match between car and caravan is perfect in accordance with a mix of European standards. However, according to the British Towing Code the percentage (loaded caravan / kerbweight tow car) is 82%.
The towing performances of this Volvo with your Bailey are perfect (performance index = 108 km/h or 67 mph).
You may expect excellent performances from this outfit. On flat roads it's easy to come along, in which case top gear is applicable in all cases.
On motorway inclines you will be able not only to come along, but be the first at the top. On steep roads you have more than sufficient power to keep going. On hill starts there will be sufficient power to get going, provided the wheels have traction.
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More in detail
Possible top speeds |
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| Possible top speed in windless conditions and head wind force 3
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| Top speed in 3rd gear is 137 km/h (85 mph) and in head wind it will be 133 km/h (83 mph). |
| Top speed in 4th gear is 136 km/h (85 mph) and in head wind it will be 120 km/h (75 mph). |
| Top speed in 5th gear is 120 km/h (75 mph) and in head wind it will be 104 km/h (65 mph). |
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| Top speed or speed at 4400 rpm (= 80% of max. power revolution)
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| Speed in 1st gear is 35 km/h and in head wind (force 3) it will be 35 km/h. |
| Speed in 2nd gear is 63 km/h and in head wind (force 3) it will be 63 km/h. |
| Speed in 3rd gear is 100 km/h and in head wind (force 3) it will be 100 km/h. |
| Speed in 4th gear is 136 km/h and in head wind (force 3) it will be 120 km/h. |
| Speed in 5th gear is 120 km/h and in head wind (force 3) it will be 104 km/h. |
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Acceleration and take over |
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| Acceleration
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| 0 - 80 km/h (0 - 50 mph) with caravan in 10.5 sec. (solo: 6 sec.)
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| 0 - 100 km/h (0 - 62 mph) with caravan in 17.3 sec. (solo: 9.1 sec.)
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| 0 - 120 km/h (0 - 75 mph) with caravan in 26.2 sec. (solo: 12 sec.) |
| Acceleration 70 - 90 km/h (44 - 56 mph) flexibility
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| As fast as possible (through the gears) 4.7 sec.
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In 3rd gear 6.3 sec. Tractive power (pick-up) is good.
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In 4th gear 10.5 sec. Tractive power (pick-up) is satisfactory.
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In 5th gear 16.5 sec. Tractive power (pick-up) is moderate.
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Usability 5th gear at 80 km/h (50 mph) |
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| Power at 80 km/h in 5th gear (2063 rpm) |
65 kW |
| Power needed to drive 80 km/h |
36 kW |
| Acceleration 80-90 km/h in 5th gear |
9 sec |
| Maximum head wind in 5th gear at 80 km/h |
head wind force 6 (40 km/h) |
| Maximum gradient in the 5th gear at 80 km/h |
3% |
| Minimum speed - at maximal torque - at 4400 rev - at max rev
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| in the 1st gear 14 km/h - 15 km/h - 35 km/h - 48 km/h |
| in the 2nd gear 24 km/h - 26 km/h - 63 km/h - 86 km/h |
| in the 3th gear 39 km/h - 42 km/h - 100 km/h - 138 km/h |
| in the 4th gear 53 km/h - 58 km/h - 137 km/h - 189 km/h |
| in the 5th gear 66 km/h - 72 km/h - 171 km/h - 235 km/h |
Driving on motorway slopes |
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| Top speed on a gradient of 5% (1 to 20)
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| In the 1st gear: 47 km/h (29 mph) at 5871 rpm and 35 km/h at 4400 rpm |
| In the 2nd gear: 85 km/h (53 mph) at 5982 rpm and 63 km/h at 4400 rpm |
| In the 3th gear: 119 km/h (74 mph) at 5218 rpm and 100 km/h at 4400 rpm |
| In the 4th gear: 81 km/h (50 mph) at 2597 rpm |
| The 5th gear isn't applicable at a gradient of 5% (1 to 20).
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Drive off uphill |
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| Height above sea level |
Drive off uphill in the first gear |
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| 0 m. |
17.7% |
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| 500 m. |
16.9% |
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| 1000 m. |
16% |
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| 1500 m. |
15.2% |
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| 2000 m. |
14.4% |
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| 2500 m. |
13.6% |
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Driving on steep roads |
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Top speed on a gradient of 12% (1 to 8) |
| 1st gear |
47 km/h (29 mph) |
| 2nd gear |
82 km/h (51 mph) |
| 3rd gear |
isn't applicable |
| 4th gear |
isn't applicable |
| 5th gear |
isn't applicable |
| Height above sea level |
Drive at 20 km/h
(12 mph) in
1st gear |
Drive at 40 km/h
(25 mph) in
2nd gear |
| 0 m |
35.5% |
18.7% |
| 500 m |
34.2% |
18.1% |
| 1000 m |
33% |
17.4% |
| 1500 m |
31.7% |
16.8% |
| 2000 m |
30.5% |
16.1% |
| 2500 m |
29.3% |
15.5% |
Check data
| Car make and model |
Volvo V70 - 2.0T |
| Year of issue |
june 2003 - up to now |
| Power |
132 kW (177 bhp) at 5500 rpm |
| Torque |
240 Nm (177 lb/ft) at (or from) 1850 rpm |
| Kerbweight (may differ in the UK) |
1485 kg and 'ballasted' with 250 kg |
| Tyres |
205 / 55 R 16 |
| Transmission |
Manual (or automatic without torque converter)
5 speed |
| Caravan |
Bailey Ranger S5 510/4 |
| Actual laden caravan weight |
1223 kg (car towing limit is 1800 kg) |
| The airflow is: |
average (height = 2.59 m and width = 2.19 m) |
| Gross Train weight (car+caravan) |
2958 kg |
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