When did the Volvo 850 T5 come out?
Original trim levels consisted of SE, GLT or CD, though baseline and S variants were later added. A 2.3-litre turbo joined the range in October 1993 and was extremely popular in T5 spec. Keep an eye out for the limited edition T5-R (for Racing) which boasted 250bhp and was very quick. A diesel turbo engine option appeared in October 1995.
Is the Volvo 850 a front wheel drive car?
A front-wheel drive Volvo was a radical step for the then conservative Swedish company, especially when the new car also boasted an unusual five-cylinder engine. To Volvo’s credit, their marketing was, and still is, brilliant, with the result that the 850 and its successors, the S70 and V70, have been big hits with British buyers.
When did the Volvo T5 Turbo come out?
A 2.3-litre turbo joined the range in October 1993 and was extremely popular in T5 spec. Keep an eye out for the limited edition T5-R (for Racing) which boasted 250bhp and was very quick. A diesel turbo engine option appeared in October 1995.
How much does it cost to replace the exhaust in a Volvo 850?
Check the exhaust for blue smoke by having someone rev the engine and watch the car’s tailpipe – a sure sign of a damaged engine and/or turbocharger seals. (Approx – based on a K-reg 2.5 GLT) A clutch assembly is around £150 while a new exhaust should be just under £300.
Is there a diagram for a Volvo T-5?
This is for a ’98 T-5. Others will vary but the same or similar to most 850 turbo’s. The designed changed with later S/V/70’s so be aware. I got so darned frustrated trying to see this intsy bittsy diagram under the hood of the car, so I finally took a decent digital picture today.
What kind of engine does a Volvo 850 have?
Estates followed in the Spring of 1993 and they quickly began to outsell the saloons, as traditional and first-time Volvo buyers eagerly embraced the new car. Engines were 2.0-litre and 2.5-litre units, with either 10-valve or 20-valve cylinder heads. Original trim levels consisted of SE, GLT or CD, though baseline and S variants were later added.