VI ’91: debut of the four-door sedan "850"; II ’93: start of estate production; VIII ’93: variant of the T5; ’95: "R" version and direct injection turbo diesel; ’96: the advent of a heir (would be S70/V70).
► Technical data
Chassis: sedan: 4-door. dim. 4660/1761/1420 mm, great. trunk 445 l; combi: length. 4709 mm, great. trunk 420/1580 l.
Motors: gasoline, 5-cyl.: 2.0 10W126 KM; 2.3 turbo 20V/T-5 -225, R-250; 2.4 10V/144; 2.4 20V/170; diesel: 5-cyl., 2.4 TDI/140.
Chassis: front axle drive, 5-speed gearbox. man., 4-run. aut.; independent front suspension McPherson struts, torsionally flexible rear axle, rocker arm system.
► Faults
• knocking on the rear axle
• leaks in the exhaust system
• door locks malfunctions
• coolant leaks
• clutch wear (higher car mileage)
Parts prices in PLN
headlight 1177
front fender 1221
complete clutch 850
brake pads (front) 268
windshield of the front door 650
timing drive 898
Volvo 850 2.4, 1995 r.
► Summary
The 850 continues Volvo's glorious traditions. It looks just as heavy as its predecessors, it is spacious and extremely comfortable and durable. There are also changes: the car is modern and even safer - four valves per cylinder, SIPS to protect passengers from side impacts.
Big, comfortable interior. Modern technology. Considerable maintenance costs