Volvo 850

Volvo 850
Volvo 850
	1994 Volvo 850 saloon
Overview
Manufacturer	Volvo Cars
Production	1991–1997 (716,903 units)
Model years	1992–1997
Assembly	Sweden: Torslanda (Torslandaverken); Belgium: Ghent (VCG); Canada: Halifax (VHA); Indonesia: North Jakarta (PT. ISMAC); Philippines: Santa Rosa, Laguna (Star Motors);
Designer	Jan Wilsgaard (1989)
Body and chassis
Class	Compact executive car (D)
Body style	4-door saloon; 5-door estate;
Layout	Front engine; front-wheel drive or four-wheel drive;
Platform	Volvo 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
Wheelbase	2,664 mm (104.9 in)
Length	saloon: 4,661 mm (183.5 in); estate: 4,709 mm (185.4 in);
Width	1,760 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:; 1,385–1,520 kg (3,053–3,351 lb); estate:; 1,465–1,570 kg (3,230–3,461 lb);
Chronology
Predecessor	Volvo 240
Successor	Volvo S70 (Sedan)/V70 (Estate)

The Volvo 850 is a compact executive car that was produced by the Swedish manufacturer Volvo Cars from 1991 until 1997. 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, a Delta-link rear axle, a side impact protection system, and a self-adjusting front seat belt mechanism.

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