6 speed manual gearbox on 00-04 D5 V70

STF from France · Jul 24th, 2022, 23:10

Morning.

In my search for a V70, I'm more into the first ones, but I'd prefer it with a 6 speed.. Do anyone could confirm a 6 speed is available on this model ?
If not, is it possible to swap the 5 speed for a 6 speed ? Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you in advance
STF

Sotosound · Jul 25th, 2022, 18:06

The five-speed gearbox is a good one.

When I owned a 2003 V70 D5, fifth gear was my flexible friend.

Gearing was reasonably long, with approximately 58kph / 1,000 rpm. This enabled the car to cruise quietly. Also, though, the high torque and smoothness of the 5-cylinder engine combined with that gearing meant that I could remain in fifth gear down to surprisingly low speeds. Fuel economy was excellent.

With six gears, I would have needed to make more gear changes for no real benefit.

Others might feel differently.

I believe that the six-speed gearbox was introduced with the 2004 facelift, and the 185bhp D5 was introduced in 2005.

Jul 24th, 2022, 23:10	#1
STF from France New Member Last Online: Oct 12th, 2022 00:32 Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: Northern french Alps	6 speed manual gearbox on 00-04 D5 V70 Morning. In my search for a V70, I'm more into the first ones, but I'd prefer it with a 6 speed.. Do anyone could confirm a 6 speed is available on this model ? If not, is it possible to swap the 5 speed for a 6 speed ? Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance STF

Jul 25th, 2022, 18:06	#2
Sotosound Premier Member Last Online: Today 07:51 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Aylesbury	The five-speed gearbox is a good one. When I owned a 2003 V70 D5, fifth gear was my flexible friend. Gearing was reasonably long, with approximately 58kph / 1,000 rpm. This enabled the car to cruise quietly. Also, though, the high torque and smoothness of the 5-cylinder engine combined with that gearing meant that I could remain in fifth gear down to surprisingly low speeds. Fuel economy was excellent. With six gears, I would have needed to make more gear changes for no real benefit. Others might feel differently. I believe that the six-speed gearbox was introduced with the 2004 facelift, and the 185bhp D5 was introduced in 2005.

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