Volvo 850

Volvo 850
1994 Volvo 850 saloon
Overview
ManufacturerVolvo Cars
Production1991–1997 (716,903 units)[1][2]
Model years1992–1997
Assembly
DesignerJan Wilsgaard[5] (1989)
Body and chassis
ClassCompact executive car (D)
Body style
Layout
PlatformVolvo P80 platform
Powertrain
Engine
  • Petrol:
  • 2.0–2.5L I5
  • (93kW–186kW)
  • Diesel:
  • 2.5L I5
  • (103kW)
Transmission
  • 5-speed Volvo M56 manual
  • 5-speed Volvo M58 manual
  • 5-speed Volvo M59 manual
  • 4-speed Aisin AW50-42LE automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,664 mm (104.9 in)
Length
  • saloon: 4,661 mm (183.5 in)
  • estate: 4,709 mm (185.4 in)
Width1,760 mm (69.3 in)
Height
  • 1991–1997 saloon:
  • 1,415 mm (55.7 in)
  • 1993–1995 estate:
  • 1,415 mm (55.7 in)
  • 1996–1997 estate:
  • 1,445 mm (56.9 in)
Kerb weight
  • saloon:[8][9]
  • 1,385–1,520 kg (3,053–3,351 lb)
  • estate:
  • 1,465–1,570 kg (3,230–3,461 lb)[10]
Chronology
PredecessorVolvo 240
SuccessorVolvo S70 (Sedan)/V70 (Estate)

The Volvo 850 is a compact executive car that was produced by the Swedish manufacturer Volvo Cars from 1991[11] until 1996.[11] Designed by Jan Wilsgaard, the car was introduced in a saloon body style; an estate style was introduced in 1993.

The Volvo 850 was shown for the first time in June 1991, and the car marked a departure for Volvo, featuring multiple unprecedented features for the company; these included a transverse 5-cylinder engine driving the front wheels,[12] a Delta-link rear axle, a side impact protection system, and a self-adjusting front seat belt mechanism.[6]

The Volvo 850 was succeeded by the Volvo S70 and Volvo V70.

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  3. ^ "Volvo 850". 12 April 2017.
  4. ^ "Made in the Philippines: Cars that proudly flew the flag". 12 June 2018.
  5. ^ "In memoriam of Jan Wilsgaard". www.volvocars.com. Volvo Car Corporation. 25 August 2016. Archived from the original on 2018-05-31. Retrieved 2018-05-31.
  6. ^ a b "Volvo 850 Sedan". www.volvocars.com. Volvo Car Corporation. Archived from the original on 2017-11-07. Retrieved 2018-04-13.
  7. ^ Cite error: The named reference estate was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  8. ^ "1997 Volvo 850 owner's manual". new.volvocars.com. Volvo Car Corporation. 1996. Archived from the original on 2017-11-07. Retrieved 2017-09-24.
  9. ^ "1994 Volvo 850 owner's manual". new.volvocars.com. Volvo Car Corporation. 1993. Archived from the original on 2017-04-17. Retrieved 2017-09-24.
  10. ^ "1996 Volvo 850 owner's manual". www.volvocars.com. Volvo Car Corporation. 1995. Archived from the original on 2017-08-15. Retrieved 2016-09-24.
  11. ^ a b "Volvo with four world-firsts turns 20". www.media.volvocars.com. Volvo Car Corporation. 9 June 2011. Retrieved 2017-04-14.
  12. ^ Ekstedt et al. 2003, p. 79.