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Volvo 850

General information

ModelVolvo 850
Year1993
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating57.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2319 ccm (141.51 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel mixed driving8.9 litres/100 km (26.43 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement2319 ccm (141.51 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 5 cylinder
Max power226.00 PS (166 kW or 223 HP) at 5200 Rev. per min.
Max torque300.00 Nm (30.6 kgf-m or 221.3 ft.lbs) at 2000 Rev. per min.
Compression8.5:1
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

0-50 miles5.7 seconds
0-60 miles7.1 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1592 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4530 litres (1,197 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1420 kg (3,130.6 pounds)
Overall length4660 mm (183.5 inches)
Overall width1770 mm (69.7 inches)
Overall height1420 mm (55.9 inches)
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase2650 mm (104.3 inches)
Fuel capacity73.0 litres (19.29 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originSweden
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