Volvo 850 T-5R 2.3 Turbo Estate 1994

The car offered here is from the collection of BP Classics. The following information was made available by the seller.

The Volvo 850 was the car that significantly improved Volvo's image in the 1990s. Before the era of the 850, Volvo was mainly associated with boring drivers and cars with the streamlined shape of a bus shelter. Therefore, Volvo decided to design a modern and sporty car that would change this image. Despite its square design, the car had good aerodynamics. Moreover, it was the first Volvo with front-wheel drive and the first car with four airbags. Volvo was determined to build a successful model, so a lot of money was invested in the design.

The sedan and station wagon produced between 1991 and 1997 have since become a popular youngtimer, thanks in part to its timeless design and high reliability. Under the hood was always a five-cylinder engine, which gave the 850 a very characteristic sound, better known to enthusiasts as "The Roffel." To emphasize its sporty character, Volvo decided to participate in the British Touring Car Championship. It was notable that Volvo even used a station wagon on the circuit!

In 1995, according to many, the highlight of the 850 range was presented, the Volvo 850 T5-R. The top model, available only in signal yellow, jet black and dark green, was based on the T5 and was co-developed by Porsche. The German sports car manufacturer supported the Swedes technically, but also interfered with the interior, resulting in, among other things, the chic leather upholstery with Alcantara. Thanks to modifications to the electronics and turbocharger, the 2.3-liter engine now produced 240 horsepower. This resulted in a 0-100 km/h sprint in 7.2 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h. Especially in black or green, the T5-R is a real wolf in sheep's clothing because of its modest appearance in family packaging. In 1996 the 850R was its successor, and in 1997-1998 the V70R.

About this car MTW 328: This car was sold new in Sweden at the end of 1994 and spent almost 30 years of its life in Sweden, before we drove it all the way to the Netherlands, where it got a new MOT. Despite having driven more than 250,000 km, the car drove very well and smoothly. It consumed very little oil. The true Volvo enthusiast knows the quality of this five-cylinder engine. There are many examples of this type of car that easily exceeded 600,000 km. The car has been very well cared for and maintained in the past. The paint is very glossy and makes a beautiful impression. Has a new Swedish MOT.

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