Is the Volvo 850 a GLT Turbo?
There is no doubt that the 850 GLT is a front-wheel drive car, but it has no torque steer. PERFORMANCE: The best feature of the Volvo 850 is a turbocharged engine that doesn’t feel like a turbocharged engine. It is designed for fuel efficiency and low emissions, not necessarily maximum performance.
Is my Volvo Turbo?
Look at the sticker on the front of the motor (passenger side of the motor on the S70’s), the timing belt cover. If it has a T at the end of it, it is a turbo.
How long do Volvo turbos last?
Registered. A while. You can get one rebuilt for half the cost of new. With no authority or sources, I’d say turbo life expectancy is at least 200k miles.
What turbos do Volvo use?
Which Volvo Vehicles Use Turbocharging? Each vehicle in the Volvo lineup is turbocharged, as the T5, T6, and T8 engines all feature a turbocharger. The T6 actually adds a supercharger to the mix to offer two types of forced air induction, while the T8 adds an electric motor to the T6 dual-charged system.
When did the Volvo S70 come out in the US?
The S70 was replaced with the Volvo S60 . Introduced in Europe in late 1996 for the 1997 model year and later in the U.S. for the 1998 model year, the Volvo S70 was an updated version of the Volvo 850 saloon. The S70’s body style was overall more rounded compared to its predecessor.
What kind of transmission does a Volvo S70 have?
For model year 2000 a new 5-speed automatic transmission with adaptive shift-logic was introduced. It was only available on non turbo front-wheel drive models. The 10V engine variants were dropped and replaced by detuned 20V versions, drive-by-wire throttle was now also introduced for non turbo models.
How many miles does a 1998 Volvo S70 have?
We actually own two S70’s – a 1998 and a 2000. Got my 1998 14 years ago with 60K miles on it, now at 258K and going strong. There isn’t a dot of rust on it, original muffler (with one patch). It has been through the mill of commuting through all conditions including snow, ice, sand and salt. It has hauled and towed all kinds of loads.
What kind of interior does a Volvo S70 have?
The S70 R came with a unique leather/alcantara interior that featured diamond stitching on the seats. Further styling touches were a special front bumper, blue gauge faces for the instrument cluster, the option to have the car in a R specific colour and a choice of unique 16″ or 17″ alloy wheels.