The Volvo 850 Turbo offered more power than a V8 BMW 530i, and buyers noticed. But this 1994 model isn't easy to spot these days.
The Volvo 850 turned 30 last year, but just like many other cars from this Swedish marque, many are still on the road as daily drivers alongside much older Volvos. We can't say that for a number of its contemporaries from the early 1990s.
The first two model years of the 850 saw subtly different details, including the front bumper design, headlights, taillights, and side cladding, compared to the 1995 and later versions. The debut 1993 model in the US featured taller headlights, a boxier front bumper, and side trim with small vertical ribs at the corners.
As reviews of the day pointed out, the V8-engined BMW 530i made less power than the 850 Turbo, with 215 hp on tap inWhile the 850 Turbo models served up plenty of power, handling was another matter. The standard front-wheel-drive 850 was quite nose-heavy, with an unforgiving front suspension that tended to transfer pothole impacts into the dash when not carrying four passengers or some cargo. Body roll was also far more generous than in the 3-Series or 5-Series cars of the day.
The Turbo model also seemed to be more popular in the 850's later years, with square taillight 1993 and 1994 model-year cars being far harder to spot on the road in the early 2000s compared to the later versions. It was in 1995 when sales seemed to really pick up for the 850 range.
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