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850 GLT
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850 GLT

850 (1991-1997) · 1991–1997FWDSedan

The 850 GLT is a four-door, five-seat Volvo sedan built from 1991 to 1997. A naturally aspirated 2.4-litre five-cylinder petrol engine makes 170 PS and 220 Nm, driving the front wheels through a 5-speed manual. It weighs 1380 kg, reaches 100 km/h in 9.0 seconds, and has a maximum speed of 215 km/h.

168 hpPower
9.0 s0-100 km/h
215 km/hTop Speed
1991-1997Year
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Specifications

Powertrain
Engineering details
Engine2.4L I5 (B5254)
Displacement2.4 L
Cylinders5
AspirationNaturally aspirated
FuelPetrol
Transmission5-speed Manual
DrivetrainFWD
Performance
Numbers that matter
Power168 hp
Torque220 Nm
0-100 km/h9.0 s
Top speed215 km/h
Weight1380 kg
Dimensions & body
Height · 1442 mm
Length · 4661 mm
Wheelbase · 2664 mm
Width1757 mm
BodySedan
Doors4
Seats5

STORY

The Volvo 850, launched in 1991, was an important car: Volvo's first front-wheel-drive model in the mid-size class and the debut of its transverse modular five-cylinder engines. It introduced side-impact protection (SIPS) and, later, side airbags. The 850 T-5R and R models became cult performance cars, and they famously raced as estates in the British Touring Car Championship. It laid the technical foundation for the S70, V70 and C70 that followed.

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