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Body style: Wagon (station wagon, estate, combi, touring)
Segment: Medium
Production years: 1994, 1995, 1996

VOLVO 850 Estate R 1994-1996 5 Photos
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Volvo had a long tradition in building station wagons, but the 850 R was different than anything else the Swedish carmaker ever did.

When Volvo produced the R-version, it entered into the British Touring Car Championship with the station-wagon. It was the only vehicle with that body shape, and the organizer had to change the rules, so the Swedish brand had to switch for the sedan version in 1995. Even though it didn't win any race with the 850R Estate, it made a very good impression, and the sales increased.

The new design language introduced by the 850 sedan in 1992 took everybody by surprise. The sloped hood, rounded edges, and curved windshield were just a few elements that made the 850 so special in Volvo's history. Its long roofline was similar to other station wagons produced by the Swedish carmaker, but the roof-spoiler at the top of the tailgate was different. It was more of a wing than just a lip.

Inside, due to the front-wheel-drive system, it wasn't that cramped anymore in the front. Since it was a special version, Volvo installed sport seats at the front and kept the same bench in the rear as on the rest of the station-wagon lineup, but used better materials. The dashboard was still in cubic style design, with a big center stack.

Under the hood, Volvo stuck a five-cylinder turbocharged engine that provided 240 hp. The standard transmission was a five-speed manual and power was sent to the front wheel. Unlike its less-powered siblings, the 850R Estate featured stiffer suspension and wider light-alloy wheels.

VOLVO 850 Estate R 1994, 1995, 1996
  2 gasoline engines
  • 2.3i Turbo 4AT (241 HP)
  • 2.3i Turbo 5MT (240 HP)

VOLVO 850 Estate R
2.3i Turbo 4AT (241 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.3i Turbo 4AT (241 HP)
Cylinders:L5
Displacement:2319 cm3
Power:177 KW @ 5600 RPM
240 HP @ 5600 RPM
237 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque:243 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM
330 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:152.2 mph (245 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):7 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-Speed Automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205/45ZR17
DIMENSIONS
Length:185.8 in (4719 mm)
Width:69.3 in (1760 mm)
Height:56.3 in (1430 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.8/57.9 in (1,519/1,471 mm)
Wheelbase:105.1 in (2670 mm)
Ground Clearance:5 in (127 mm)
Cargo Volume:33.9 cuFT (960 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.32
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3284.9 lbs (1490 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4409.2 lbs (2000 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km)

VOLVO 850 Estate R
2.3i Turbo 5MT (240 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.3i Turbo 5MT (240 HP)
Cylinders:L5
Displacement:2319 cm3
Power:177 KW @ 5600 RPM
240 HP @ 5600 RPM
237 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque:243 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM
330 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:152.2 mph (245 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):7 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205/45ZR17
DIMENSIONS
Length:185.8 in (4719 mm)
Width:69.3 in (1760 mm)
Height:56.3 in (1430 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.8/57.9 in (1,519/1,471 mm)
Wheelbase:105.1 in (2670 mm)
Ground Clearance:5 in (127 mm)
Cargo Volume:33.9 cuFT (960 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.32
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3284.9 lbs (1490 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4409.2 lbs (2000 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km)
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