Volvo 850
The front-drive Volvo that went touring-car racing and won hearts doing it. The 850 — and its wild T-5R and R trims — is where the whole modern fast-Volvo story begins.
1993–1997Years
2Generations/trims
FWDDrivetrain
Wagon / estateBody
Specs by generation
| Generation / trim | Years | HP | Torque (lb-ft) | 0–60 (s) | Weight (lb) | Cargo (cu ft) | MPG comb | Drive | Engine | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 850 Wagon | 1993–1997 | 222 | 221 | 7.1 | ~3,360 | — | 21 | FWD | 2.4L 5cyl | $31,735 |
| 850 T-5R / 850R Wagon | 1995–1997 | 243 | 250 | 5.8 | ~3,406 | — | ~19 | FWD | ~2.3L 5cyl turbo | ~$38,000 |
Which years hold up and which to avoid is exactly what owners know best — check the Volvo community, and always inspect a specific car (a cheap Bluetooth OBD2 reader pulls stored fault codes before you buy).
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