Is the Volvo 850 AWD only a wagon?
The very fact Volvo decided to build the 850 AWD as a wagon only is, quite honestly, pretty darn cool. Brave, too, considering sedans were far more popular than wagons back then. This 1997 Volvo 850 AWD wagon is currently up for sale on Craigslist for the reasonable asking price of $8,000.
When did the Volvo 850 platinum come out?
In 1996, a “Platinum” edition of the 850 Turbo was available. The exterior paint for these models came in a metallic pearl platinum-colour and had special 16 inch alloy wheels. The interior was fitted with leather seats and burled walnut accents. Only 1,500 of these were imported for the U.S. market.
What was the first front wheel drive Volvo?
Initially, only the saloon was available, badged as 850 GLT, and came with a choice of 2.5L or 2.0L 20V engines. In 1992, the 850 was brought to the United States as a 1993 model, becoming Volvo’s first front-wheel drive (FWD) car on the U.S. market.
What kind of road wheel does a Volvo 850R have?
The standard road wheel was the titanium-gray 5-spoke 17×7 “Titan”. 1995 was the only year that the a model was badged as a “T-5R”; the following year, as Volvo recognized the vehicle’s popularity, the model was renewed with the designation “850R”. The T-5R featured side airbags installed in the seat cushions.
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.
What are the features of a 1996 Volvo 850?
This 1996 Volvo 850 features power windows and locks, heated mirrors, cruise control, leather interior, power driver’s seat, heated seats (appear inoperable), sunroof, air conditioning, and more! Paint peeling, clear coat peeling. There is a buzzing noise from ceiling, might be antenna.