Is the Volvo 850 a good car?
The Volvo 850 is one of the best family vehicles ever designed (in my opinion). We own a 1994 sedan and a 1997 wagon and we love driving them both. We have enjoyed driving our vehicles coast-to-coast. They have been incredibly reliable.
How many Volvo 850 R are left?
MOST COMMON VOLVO 850 MODEL VARIANTS
| MODEL VARIANT | HOW MANY? |
|---|---|
| 850 | 2,301 (99.6%) |
| 850 T5 GLT | 2 (0.1%) |
| 850 CD AUTO | 2 (0.1%) |
| 850 T5-R | 1 (0.0%) |
Does the Volvo 850 have a turbo?
3 850 R. The R is another special Turbo from Volvo, and it’s available not only as a salon but also as a Turbo five-cylinder performance station wagon. Powering the 850 R is the same B5234T5 that powers the T-5R, however, the turbocharged 2.3-liter straight-five engine has a power output of 250 horsepower at 5400 rpm.
When did the SIPS Bag come out on the Volvo 850?
Beginning with their 1995 model year, Volvo introduced the SIPS-Bag on the 850; these airbags were included as standard equipment on the 1995 Turbo models, and were optional for an additional $500 on other 850 models. This made the Volvo 850 the first mass-produced car in the world to feature the side-impact airbags.
What kind of transmission does a Volvo 850 have?
The engine was mated to a 4-speed automatic transmission or 5-speed manual transmission, the latter of which was not available in the United States.
What are the features of a 1994 Volvo 850?
The 1994 850 Turbo is able accelerate from 0 mph (0 km/h) to 60 mph (97 km/h) in 7.1 seconds. In terms of technical features, Volvo switched from 4 bolt to 5 bolt hubs, made ABS standard on all markets and introduced a new A/C system.
When did the Volvo 850 come out in Europe?
When development had finished, Volvo had spent the highest sum in the history of the country on an industrial project in Sweden. The Volvo 850 was introduced in Europe in June 1991, as a 1992 model year car.