The Volvo 850 was the first Volvo sold with a five-cylinder engine and the company's first front-wheel-drive car built on an all-new platform since the 1960s.
Lead trim: Base · 4-spd auto · 2.4L · up to 168 hp
Volvo 8501993–1997
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FactThe Volvo 850 was the first Volvo sold with a five-cylinder engine and the company's first front-wheel-drive car built on an all-new platform since the 1960s.
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Trims & Figures
12 published trims in the catalogue. A blank is a figure not recorded, not zero.
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base · 4-spd auto · 2.3L | 1994–1995 | 2.3 L 5-cyl | — | — | — | FWD | Automatic 4-spd | — |
| Base · 4-spd auto · 2.3L | 1996–1997 | 2.3 L 5-cyl | — | — | — | FWD | Automatic 4-spd | — |
| Base · 4-spd auto · 2.4L | 1993–1995 | 2.4 L 5-cyl | 168 hp | 162 lb-ft | — | FWD | Automatic 4-spd | — |
| Base · 4-spd auto · 2.4L | 1996–1997 | 2.4 L 5-cyl | 144 hp | 152 lb-ft | — | FWD | Automatic 4-spd | — |
| Base · 5-spd manual · 2.4L | 1993–1995 | 2.4 L 5-cyl | 168 hp | 162 lb-ft | — | FWD | Manual 5-spd | — |
| Base · 5-spd manual · 2.4L | 1996–1997 | 2.4 L 5-cyl | 144 hp | 152 lb-ft | — | FWD | Manual 5-spd | — |
| Wagon · 4-spd auto · 2.3L | 1994–1995 | 2.3 L 5-cyl | — | — | — | FWD | Automatic 4-spd | — |
| Wagon · 4-spd auto · 2.3L | 1996–1997 | 2.3 L 5-cyl | — | — | — | FWD | Automatic 4-spd | — |
| Wagon · 4-spd auto · 2.4L | 1996–1997 | 2.4 L 5-cyl | 144 hp | 152 lb-ft | — | FWD | Automatic 4-spd | — |
| Wagon · 4-spd auto · 2.4L | 1994–1995 | 2.4 L 5-cyl | 168 hp | 162 lb-ft | — | FWD | Automatic 4-spd | — |
| Wagon · 5-spd manual · 2.4L | 1994–1995 | 2.4 L 5-cyl | 168 hp | 162 lb-ft | — | FWD | Manual 5-spd | — |
| Wagon · 5-spd manual · 2.4L | 1996–1997 | 2.4 L 5-cyl | 144 hp | 152 lb-ft | — | FWD | Manual 5-spd | — |
Owning one
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Photographs
The 850 T-5R wasn't pure Volvo under the skin — Porsche co-developed the engine tuning, the transmission, and even helped design interior details like the Alcantara seat inserts.
The Volvo 850 was the first Volvo sold with a five-cylinder engine and the company's first front-wheel-drive car built on an all-new platform since the 1960s.
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