Mar 29, 2020 · Looking to buy a Volvo 850 T-5, T-5R or R? This Volvo 850 buying guide will give you all the information you need to know along with the history of the car.

[7] [30] In August 1994, [17] the 850 Turbo was introduced for the 1994 model year as was the new 2.4L 10V engine (or 2.3L turbo), and the T5 making 222 hp (166 kW; 225 PS). [18] The 1994 850 Turbo is able to accelerate from 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) in 7.1 seconds. [ 18 ]

Feb 7, 2025 · From its turbocharged five-cylinder roar to its iconic BTCC racing legacy, this deep dive explores the thrilling heritage, engineering marvels, and personal connection that make the 850 T5-R a timeless automotive icon.

Mated to a slick-shifting electronic four-speed automatic our T-5R wagon scorched to 60 mph in just 6.7 seconds. Also high-wattage is the powerplant: a simple tweaking of the electronic...

But because the T-5R was very successful in its sales and image Volvo decided to develop a new fast Volvo 850 which should replace the 850 T-5R. The new car should be based on the T-5R but with some improvements.

Superb performance with old school turbo kick, great five-cylinder soundtrack, oodles of room inside, BTCC kudos. Understated to look at, savage torque steer and appetite for tyres. When it arrived in 1991, the Volvo 850 was a game-changer for its maker - even if it didn't look like one.

The 1995 Volvo 850 T-5R was nuts for a family station wagon. It had a 2.3-liter turbocharged five-cylinder with an ECU tuned by Porsche for 243 horsepower, sticky low-profile Pirelli P-Zero...

Aug 15, 2023 · We’re talking about the 850 T-5R, which involved tickling the already potent 2.3-litre turbocharged five-cylinder engine of the 850 Turbo to produce 237bhp, at the same time as fettling the...

Nov 6, 2021 · The 850R took the 850 T5-R’s engine and gave it a bigger turbo, new intercooler, manifold, and fuel pressure sensor. This brought the horsepower up from 240 to 250 to the front wheels. With a manual transmission, the 850R could sprint to 62 mph in 6.7 seconds.

Explore the Volvo 850 T-5 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 detailed specs, including 0-60 mph times, horsepower, and handling data. Get all the Info.