(Full disclosure: Volvo recently invited me to New Jersey to drive its 850 T-5R, though ... because the 2.3-liter turbocharged five-cylinder engine makes just 240 horsepower which, by modern ...

June, 1991: at the Stockholm Globe Arena, Volvo revealed the new 850. It was trumpeted with 'four world firsts'. Count 'em: a new transverse five pot engine, 'delta-link' rear axle design ...

The Volvo 850 T-5R expanded on the formerly top-of-the ... ECU allowed the 2.3-liter turbocharged inline five-cylinder engine a 30-second 10.9-psi overboost (up from 9.5) at engine speeds above ...

In our last—and glowing—review of Volvo's swift 850 Turbo wagon ... a simple tweaking of the electronic engine-management system is responsible for an 18-horsepower increase over the standard ...

The normal 850 itself debuted in 1992, offering five-cylinder engines in the US market, and went on to be a massive sales success for Volvo in the 1990s, spawning the C70 coupe and convertible duo ...

Yet another engine we didn't get in the 850 in the US was the 2.5-liter turbodiesel, which would have been interesting but probably not very compelling. It's rare to see a European-spec Volvo from ...

Mind you I don't need seating for four, I just need the room so I can haul all my engine parts around. And lastly, I wanted a Volvo because ... talking to a fellow 850 Turbo owner and purchasing ...

Volvo’s decision to develop a sport-tuned variant of the 850 was unexpected. Yet, with its potent turbocharged engine, race-inspired suspension, and aggressive styling, the 850 R proved that ...

One of the standout features of the 850 was its introduction of a transverse five-cylinder engine, a departure from the longitudinal engines commonly used by Volvo at the time. This innovative ...

The Volvo 850 is one of the best family vehicles ever ... interior parts have started to become brittle and crack. The engine and transmission have worked without any failure.

Our comparison will help you prioritize the trims that are right for you. 168.0-hp, 2.4-liter, 5 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) ...