1994
Volvo 850 T5-R
The 850 T5-R broke every expectation of a Volvo — a turbocharged inline-five with 240 hp in a front-wheel-drive estate that competed in the British Touring Car Championship. The yellow-coloured estate racing on TV circuits was genuinely shocking, and the road cars were equally quick.
Sports Sedan / Estate
Technical Specifications
| Engine | 2.3L Turbo Inline-5 (B5234T3) |
| Displacement | 2,319 cc |
| Horsepower | 240 hp @ 5,100 rpm |
| Torque | 330 Nm |
| Transmission | 4-Speed Automatic (AW71) |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| Fuel Economy | 11.5 L/100km |
| 0–60 mph | 6.7 sec |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h (limited) |
| Length | 4,670 mm |
| Width | 1,760 mm |
| Height | 1,430 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,665 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,430 kg |
| MSRP Range | £26,995 (1994 UK) |