About Volvo 850
The Volvo 850 is a compact executive car manufactured by Volvo Cars, a Swedish automaker. The vehicle made its debut in Europe in mid-1991 as a 1992 model. It was marketed as "a dynamic car with four unique innovations". Its assembly bases were located in five countries such as Sweden and Belgium. Its production was eventually discontinued in 1996 and it was replaced by the Volvo S70 and V70.
As for the body style, it was originally offered in only one kind: a four-door saloon. Later an estate version became available as well in 1993. In terms of automotive design, it adopts either a front-engine and front-wheel-drive layout, or a four-wheel-drive layout. And the vehicle was built based on the Volvo P80 platform. The car was designed by Jan Wilsgaard, a chief designer at the company. Besides, the detailed dimensions differ between body styles. For example, the 850 saloon has a wheelbase of 104.9 in. It measures 183.5 in in length, 69.3 in in width, and 55.7 in in height. Its curb weight ranges from 1,385 to 1,520 kg (3,053–3,351 lb). And the estate version is longer, higher, and heavier than it.
Volvo 850 parts online
Thanks to its solid parts and useful accessories, the Volvo 850 is dedicated to providing a comfortable driving experience and excellent riding performance for its users. The four unique innovations of the Volvo 850 refers to its five-cylinder transverse engine, the Delta-link rear axle, SIPS, and self-adjusting seatbelt reel for the front seats. Though only produced for less than a decade, many variants of the model were designed. And more and more parts and accessories became available as time went by. Take its engine parts for example. The Volvo 850 was initially equipped with a 2.5L or a 2.0L 20V engine. And they were mated to manual five-speed or automatic four-speed transmissions. In late 1994, a 2.5L 10V engine good for 222 hp became available. And the Volvo 850 can accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 7 seconds.
Its design has evolved considerably over the years as technology, fashion, and new standards have changed. The vehicle is really cost-effective compared with its European counterparts. For those who own such an executive car, if any parts or accessories do not work properly, you may replace them with new aftermarket ones at an early date to avoid future problems. Buying OEM and aftermarket Volvo 850 parts and accessories online is quick and easy.