What are the problems with a 1994 Volvo 850?
Problems: – Throttle body hose, mass airflow meter, and spark plugs (about $700) at 129k – New ceramic brakes and rotors ($475) -New wiper/cruise control stock (replaced on my own at $35) Benefits: – Very comfortable car, perfect for long trips! – 26-30mpg highway – Rear seats fold flat…and passenger seat. It can sleep somebody in there!
When was the last year the Volvo 850 was made?
The Volvo 850 is a compact executive car that was produced by the Swedish manufacturer Volvo Cars from 1991 to 1996.
Is the Volvo 850 Turbo a good car?
I have a volvo 850 turbo since 2005 and I have fond it a very comfortable car to drive it has a lot of power and with a proper tune up its very fast .its also nimble in traffic .Yes you have to put premiuim gas in it but that is a small sacrifice for the power you are getting . all in all I love this car .
Where did the Volvo 850 Estate finish in the BTCC?
Volvo joined forces with Tom Walkinshaw Racing (TWR) in 1994 to build an 850 Estate Super Touring Car to compete in the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC). Despite much criticism, the 850 Estate performed well, with a best qualifying placing of third and a best race finish of fifth.
How big is the engine in a Volvo 850?
With the 850’s turbo 5 cylinder engine coming in at 2.3 liters and 222 HP, Volvo and TWR had to drop the engine size down to 2 liters. If they really wanted to compete with the other cars, they needed to take some drastic measures to increase the car’s power.
When did the Volvo 850 win the BTCC?
In 1994, Volvo shook up the touring car world by enlisting their supposedly-soccer-mom 850 wagon in the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC). Many laughed and drivers sneered. And even though the car didn’t win any races during those golden years of the BTCC, many of us still picture Volvo’s iconic offering when we remember that long-ago time.
What kind of rear suspension does the Volvo 850 have?
For the 850, Volvo created what it called “Delta-link semi-independent rear suspension”. Volvo held a U.S. patent for rear axle bushings that compress under load, giving the Volvo 850 passive rear steering. The automobile also has a tight turning circle, 10.2 m (33.5 ft), and is considered very maneuverable.