What was the original name of the Volvo 850?
The original idea was to call the car the Volvo 850 T5+ (the “plus” would refer to the increased horsepower and extras) and was also planned to be a Limited Edition. But in the Volvo Press kit (presented on April 11 1994) the car was called “Volvo 850 plus 5” (which is better than 850 T5+).
What are the specs of a 1997 Volvo 850?
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How much does a used Volvo 850 T5 Turbo cost?
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Is the Volvo 850 T-5R a homologation car?
Volvo submitted the Volvo 850 SE and GLT with 2-litre engine as homologation car. For 1995 (with new regulations in the BTCC) Volvo submitted the standard Volvo 850 T-5 saloon for homologation and it was approved by the FIA and Super Touring Class II (which also covers the “2 litre Touring Car Formula” of the BTCC).
Is the Volvo 850R the same as the T-5R?
The MT 850R also has a viscous coupling and a Torsen differential (in case of the M59 gearbox). The equipment of the 850R is the same as the 850 T-5R but with some changes: Production of the Volvo 850R ended in 1997 when the Volvo S70 and V70 were introduced.
What’s the difference between the 850 plus 5 and the 850R?
Fortunately the ridicilous name “850 plus 5” was changed to “850 T-5R” (not T5R or T5-R, the badge really says “T-5R”) a few months later. Some say the R refers to the 850 Racing (which was used in the BTCC) but others think the R refers to R-Sport (which was used in the Group A touring cars and rallysport).
How long does it take to drive a 850 T-5R estate?
The 0-100kmh (0-62mph) sprint took 6,9 seconds for the saloon and 7,0 seconds for the 850 T-5R Estate. For some markets (like Italy, where tax regulations made cars with a larger engine very expensive) the 2.0-litre engine was used.
What kind of interior does a Volvo 850R have?
The interior is always black in the T-5R and was finished with a wooden trim (called Burlet Black Walnut) around the instrument panel, floor console panels and on the gear shift selector. The interior trim of my Volvo 850 T-5R, but all the interiors of the T-5R are the same.
Is the Volvo T-5R homologation for the BTCC?
Many people believe the T-5R is a homologation car for Volvo to enter the BTCC (British Touring Car Championship) but it’s not: Volvo was already racing with the 850 Estate in the BTCC before the T-5R was presented.
Where are the side airbags on a Volvo 850?
Volvo’s front-drive 850 is the first production car to offer side airbags as a supplement to front airbags. The new airbags are mounted in the outside bolsters of the front seatbacks and deploy in a lateral impact to help protect the chest area of occupants.
What is the transmission number on a Volvo 850R?
The chassisnumber should contain “58” (manual transmission) or “59” (automatic transmission) after the letters “LS” or “LW”.