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850
1997 Volvo 850
T-5
Sweden
Gasoline
FWD
Sedan
Updated Aug 25, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Features
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1997
Make
Volvo
Model
850
Variant
T-5
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
1st Generation Facelift
Seats
5
Doors
4
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
Automatic Electrohydraulic
Manual, 4
5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
T-5
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
211 hp
Power (kW)
155 kW
Torque
300 Nm (221 lb-ft)
Displacement
1,984 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,660 mm
(183.5 in)
Width
1,760 mm
(69.3 in)
Height
1,400 mm
(55.1 in)
Wheelbase
2,670 mm
(105.1 in)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,000 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,200 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-30
5W-40
10W-30
15W-40
Engine Oil, Volume
5.3 litres
Transmission Fluid, Volume
2.1 – 7.6 litres
Engine Coolant, Volume
7 litres
Car Battery
Voltage
12 V
Cold Start Power
420 - 520 A
Alternator Charge Current
100 A
Alternator Voltage
14 V
Engine Configuration
Bore
81 mm
(3.2 in)
Stroke
77 mm
(3.0 in)
Compression Ratio
8.4 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Synchronization
Timing Belt
Engine Placement
Front
Engine Mount
Transversally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Electronic (Multi-Point) Fuel Injection
Camshaft Type
DOHC
Engine Block
Aluminium
Engine Heads
Aluminium
Engine Cooling
Liquid Cooling
Single-turbo
Yes
Service Intervals
Timing Interval
112,000 km / 8 years
Air Filter
48,000 km / 4 years
Fuel Filter
160,000 km
(99,419 mi)
Spark Plug
48,000 km / 6 years
Brake Fluid
48,000 km / 2 years
Oil Change & Engine Filter
8,000 km / 1 years
Engine Coolant
2 years
Interior Filter
20,000 km
(12,427 mi)
Accessory Belt
96,000 km
(59,652 mi)
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic Electrohydraulic
Manual, 4
5-speed
Gear Selector
Stick
Gear Selector Location
Mid-Console
Gear Ratio
1st Gear
3.07 – 3.61 :1
2nd Gear
1.77 – 2.06 :1
3rd Gear
1.19 – 1.37 :1
4th Gear
0.87 – 0.98 :1
5th Gear
0.7 :1
Final Drive
2.54 – 4 :1
Reverse
2.99 – 3.95 :1
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
73 litres
Lockable Fuel Cap
Optional
General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Right
Emission
Emission Control
Catalyst
Evaporative Control System
Exhaust Gas Recirculation
Positive Crankcase Ventilation
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Parking Brake › Manual
Material
Plastic
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Brakes Material
Steel
Front Brakes
Diameter
280 mm
(11.0 in)
Width
26 mm
(1.0 in)
Cooling
Ventilated
Rear Brakes
Diameter
290 mm
(11.4 in)
Width
9.6 mm
(0.4 in)
Cooling
Solid
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Strut Bar
Optional
Anti-roll Bar
Yes
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Suspension, Rear
Semi-dependent
Yes
Strut Bar
Front
Optional
Anti-roll Bar
Front
20 - 21 mm
(0.8 - 0.8 in)
Rear
19.5 - 22 mm
(0.8 - 0.9 in)
Performance
Braking
100-0 km/h
43.3 m
Drag Coefficient
0.31
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,520 mm
(59.8 in)
Track, Rear
1,470 mm
(57.9 in)
Turning Circle
10.2 m
Ground Clearance
127 mm
(5.0 in)
Interior
Head Room, Front
1,000 mm
(39.4 in)
Head Room, Rear
960 mm
(37.8 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,450 mm
(57.1 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,430 mm
(56.3 in)
Weight
Gross Weight
1,880 - 1,930 kg
(4,145 - 4,255 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
1,500 kg
(3,307 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
500 kg
(1,102 lb)
Max Roof Load
100 kg
(220 lb)
Max Towbar Download
75 kg
(165 lb)
Permitted Axle Load, front
1,040 kg
(2,293 lb)
Permitted Axle Load, rear
900 kg
(1,984 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Pillars
A-D
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Body Material
Steel
Protective Moldings
Yes
Chassis › Protective Moldings
Front
Mid-Strip
Rear
Mid-Strip
Sides
Mid-Strip
Colour
Non-Painted
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Rear Doors
Conventional
Door Handles
Pull-out
Platform
Volvo
P80
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Electrical
Folding
Manual
Heated
Yes
House Colour
Same as Car
Windscreen Wipers
Number of Wiper Speeds
2
Intermittent Control
Yes
Volume Water Tank
3 litres
Windscreen Wipers: Connector type, Front
Hook
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Window Lifts, Rear
Powered (Safety Lock)
Heated Windows
Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows
Front
First Row
Second Row
Rear
Sun Visors
Optional
Tinted Windows
Optional
Safety Glass
Yes
Windows › Tinted Windows
Windscreen, upper part
Optional
Second Row
Optional
Rear Window
Optional
Windows › Safety Glass
Front
Laminated
Side
Tempered
Rear
Tempered
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Tow Hook
Front
Rear
Normal Roof
Yes
Spoiler
Optional
Antenna
Optional
Number of Exhaust Pipes
1
Mud Flaps
Optional
Other Equipment › Sunroof
Sun Blind
Optional
Other Equipment › Spoiler
Fixed
Optional
Front
Optional
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Fog Lights
Yes
Special Features
Headlight Wipers
Headlight Washers
Fog Lights
Front
Halogen
Rear
Halogen
Spot Light
Optional
Colour
Door Handles
Non-painted
Rims & Tires
Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
108
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M12x1.75
Central Bore (CB), front
65.1
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Anti-Theft Locking Lug Nuts/Bolts
Optional
Tightening Torque
110 Nm
Rim Material
Aluminium
Rim Colour
Silver
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Spare Wheel
Temporary
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Trip Computer
Yes
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Coolant Temperature
Analogue
Turbo Pressure
Analogue
Odometer Limit
1,000,000 km/miles
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer
Display
Yes
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer › Display
Type
Monochrome
Shape
Square
Climate Control
Climate Control
Automatic
Number of Climate Zones
2
Air Condition
Yes
Micro Filter
Optional
Pollen Filter
Optional
Outside Temperature Indicator
Yes
Number of Vents, Front
4 pcs
Controls
Buttons
Faders
Rotary Dials
Climate Control › Air Condition
Refrigerant
R134A
Refrigerant, Capacity
750 g
Connectivity
Radio
Optional
Radio Preparation
Yes
Phone Preparation
Optional
Connectivity › Radio
AM
Optional
FM
Optional
RDS
Optional
Connectivity › Media Format
CD
Optional
Cassette
Optional
Displays
Equalizer
Optional
Speakers
Total Number of Speakers
6 - 8 pcs
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Light
Lockable (Manual)
Armrest Hatch
Front
Back Pocket
Yes
Sunglass Compartment
Optional
Coin Holder
Yes
Card Holder
Yes
Under Seats
Optional
Door
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Glove Compartment
Cooled
Optional
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Under Seats
Front
Optional
Interior Storage
Cup Holders
Optional
Lights
Read Light
Front
Rear
Guide Light
Entry Guard
Footwell (Front)
Bottom of the Doors
Other Equipment
Make-up Mirror
Passenger Side
Clock
Yes
12V Outlet
Front
Carpets
Optional
Ashtray
Optional
Cigarette Lighter
Optional
Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror
Driver Side
Optional
Make-up Light
Passenger
Other Equipment › Clock
Digital
Instrument Cluster
Other Equipment › 12V Outlet
Trunk
Optional
Other Equipment › Carpets
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Other Equipment › Ashtray
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Steering Wheel
Power Steering
Hydraulic
Adjustments
Tilt
Telescope
Sport
Optional
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Cargo Hooks
Yes
Carpet
Optional
Hatch Through Rear Seats
Yes
Light
Yes
Hatch Opening Type
Under Rear Window
Rear Trunk
Volume
416 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
941 litres
Width
1,470 mm
(57.9 in)
Sill Height
620 mm
(24.4 in)
Carpet
Rubber
Optional
Rubber/Rug
Optional
Design
Interior Decor Material
Plastic
Pedals
Standard
Pedals
Brown
Optional
Seats
Colour & Material
Upholstery
Leather
Velour
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Yes
Cushion Tilt
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Lumbar Support
Manual
Front Seats
Number of Driver Seat Adjustments, Manual
8
Number of Driver Seat Adjustments, Powered
8
Number of Driver Seat Adjustments, Total
8
Number of Passenger Seat Adjustments, Manual
8
Number of Passenger Seat Adjustments, Powered
8
Number of Passenger Seat Adjustments, Total
8
Power Seat, Driver
Optional
Power Seat, Passenger
Optional
Heated Seats
Driver
Passenger
Armrest
Middle
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Optional
Cushion Tilt
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Lumbar Support
Manual
Collapsible
Yes
Front Seats › Heated Seats
Areas
Cushion
Backrest
Second Seat Row
Armrest
Yes
Collapsible
Manual
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Second Seat Row › Collapsible
Backrest Release
On Top of Backrest
Split Fold Ratio
60/40
Heated Seats
Optional
Second Seat Row › Headrests
Outer Seats
Yes
Centre Seat
Yes
Second Seat Row › Headrests › Outer Seats
Foldable
Manual
Second Seat Row › Headrests › Centre Seat
Height Adjustment
Yes
Features
Comfort Features
Cruise Control
Optional
Parking Heater
Optional
Parking Heater
Cabin Heater
Optional
Parking Heater › Cabin Heater
Engine Heater
Optional
Remote
Optional
Timer
Optional
Other Features
Horn
Dual Note
Accessories
Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Optional
First Aid Kit
Optional
Trunk Modules
Optional
Bicycle Holder
Optional
Portable Cooling Box
Optional
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Height Adjustable Retractor
Yes
Rear Centre Seat Belt
Yes
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Seat Belt Reminder
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Belt Pretensioner
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Belt Load Limiter
Driver
Yes
Passenger
-
Rear
-
Height Adjustable Retractor
Manual
Yes
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
Front Seats
Outer Rear Seats
Centre Rear Seat
Brake Systems
Power Brakes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Three-channel (Four-sensors)
Traction Control System (TCS)
Optional
Electronic Brake Assist (BA/EBA)
Yes
Brake Pad Wear Indicator
Yes
Sensors
Light Sensor
Optional
Rain Sensors
Optional
Other Features
Immobiliser
Yes
Anti-theft Alarm
Optional
Central Locking
Yes
Child Safety Locks
Manual
Number of Standard Keys
2
Total Number of Keys
2
Immobiliser
Electronic
Yes
Central Locking
Remote
Optional
Safety Testing
IIHS
Test Year
1995
Moderate Overlap Front
Good
Airbags
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Frontal Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Optional
Rear
-
Side Chest Airbag
Driver
No
Passenger
No
Rear
-
Side Head Airbag
Driver
Optional
Passenger
Optional
Rear
-
Child Protection
Integrated Child Seat
Passenger: -
Rear: Optional
Other
Identification
VIN Location
Engine Compartment, Front Panel
Yes
Left Side Casing of Window
Yes
On-board Diagnostic, Port Type
OBD-II
On-board Diagnostic, Port Location
Media Center, Low
Car Classification
American Classification
Entry-Level Luxury Car
British Classification
Compact Executive Car
Australian Classification
Medium Car
European Segment
D-Segment
Car.info Classification
Medium Executive Car
Production
Statistics
Production Number (Series)
716,903
Statistics › Production Number (Model)
1st Generation
390,727
Statistics › Production Number (Year)
1992
69,341
1993
73,241
1994
88,430
1995
78,867
1996
52,034
850
Model
10 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Sedan
Variant
850 T-5
1994–1997
Generation
1st Generation Facelift
Year
1997
Powertrain
T-5
Horsepower
211 hp
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic Electrohydraulic | Manual, 4 | 5-speed
Gasoline
SedanSedan
FWD
Automatic Electrohydraulic | Manual, 4 | 5-speed
Gasoline