Volvo 850 S

Eight50 · Oct 23rd, 2021, 09:52

Can anybody tell me the engine specs on this, I know it’s the bigger 2.5 engine but no turbo I believe?
Would that make it have better fuel economy than a T5 then and if so what about mpg 25 maybe?
Also is the engine a bit stronger in this model or am I imagining it.

Finally there aren’t many about so are they a little bit rarer than the T5s.
Oh and finally finally could a turbo be added easy enough if I decided economy wasn’t a factor and I wanted it T5 performance.
Reason I’m asking is I’ve just picked one up with 50 0dd thousand on clock.
To say I’m happy is an understatement .
I’d really appreciate any help please.

richmac · Oct 23rd, 2021, 11:12

Congratulations! This car would normally have the 2.5 10 valve non turbo engine. If you don't mind posting the following, I'm sure we can help you further:

1. Registration number or year.
2. A photo of the engine.
3. A photo of the small plaque near the battery (normaly black with silver type).

Photo and year will normally be enough for us as you can get the VIN decoded yourself easily online and that will tell you exactly what you have.

Best regards,

Rich.

GrahamHR · Oct 23rd, 2021, 22:10

I remember having one, an estate, as a Hertz hire car in 1995. A 2.5. I think it was a very impressive car at the time.

When I inherited a 850 GLT estate as a company car about 1 year later before I could order a new company car I was expecting great things. The 2 litre engine it had was absolutely gutless. An awful car. I opted for a 1998 V70 2.5 SE Estate in that awful turquoise colour; my daughters choice It was OK though.

Then a 2001 V70 2.4, with 170 hp. What an awful car, trim, engine control issues and woefully inadequate tyre size.

Then a 2004 V60 D5; electronic problems due to water ingress into the wiring loom. So I left Volvo ownership .........................

...............only to return in 2016. My V60 Polestar is not a paragon of electronic excellence !

Eight50 · Oct 24th, 2021, 09:20

Good to have some balance and not all Fanboy gushings.
It’s not my first 850 though and I’m a great fan but maybe this one will just need a couple of changes.

richmac · Oct 25th, 2021, 10:08

Hi,

Thanks for the PM; I'm unable to PM back unfortunately. No matter, sounds like a nice very late 850 on paper. The only thing I would recommend checking on or prior to collection is what work has been done to rectify the recurring ABS issue.

BR.

Oct 23rd, 2021, 09:52	#1
Eight50 Junior Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 13:16 Join Date: May 2021 Location: Bristol	Volvo 850 S Can anybody tell me the engine specs on this, I know it’s the bigger 2.5 engine but no turbo I believe? Would that make it have better fuel economy than a T5 then and if so what about mpg 25 maybe? Also is the engine a bit stronger in this model or am I imagining it. Finally there aren’t many about so are they a little bit rarer than the T5s. Oh and finally finally could a turbo be added easy enough if I decided economy wasn’t a factor and I wanted it T5 performance. Reason I’m asking is I’ve just picked one up with 50 0dd thousand on clock. To say I’m happy is an understatement . I’d really appreciate any help please.

Oct 23rd, 2021, 22:10	#3
GrahamHR Senior Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:35 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Kelsall	I remember having one, an estate, as a Hertz hire car in 1995. A 2.5. I think it was a very impressive car at the time. When I inherited a 850 GLT estate as a company car about 1 year later before I could order a new company car I was expecting great things. The 2 litre engine it had was absolutely gutless. An awful car. I opted for a 1998 V70 2.5 SE Estate in that awful turquoise colour; my daughters choice It was OK though. Then a 2001 V70 2.4, with 170 hp. What an awful car, trim, engine control issues and woefully inadequate tyre size. Then a 2004 V60 D5; electronic problems due to water ingress into the wiring loom. So I left Volvo ownership ......................... ...............only to return in 2016. My V60 Polestar is not a paragon of electronic excellence ! Last edited by GrahamHR; Oct 23rd, 2021 at 22:25.

Oct 23rd, 2021, 11:12	#2
richmac Member Last Online: Yesterday 14:24 Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Bath	Congratulations! This car would normally have the 2.5 10 valve non turbo engine. If you don't mind posting the following, I'm sure we can help you further: 1. Registration number or year. 2. A photo of the engine. 3. A photo of the small plaque near the battery (normaly black with silver type). Photo and year will normally be enough for us as you can get the VIN decoded yourself easily online and that will tell you exactly what you have. Best regards, Rich.

Oct 24th, 2021, 09:20	#4
Eight50 Junior Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 13:16 Join Date: May 2021 Location: Bristol	Good to have some balance and not all Fanboy gushings. It’s not my first 850 though and I’m a great fan but maybe this one will just need a couple of changes.

Oct 25th, 2021, 10:08	#5
richmac Member Last Online: Yesterday 14:24 Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Bath	Hi, Thanks for the PM; I'm unable to PM back unfortunately. No matter, sounds like a nice very late 850 on paper. The only thing I would recommend checking on or prior to collection is what work has been done to rectify the recurring ABS issue. BR.

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