1997 Volvo 850 specs & colors

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Shale

Light Beige

Ebony

Torch Red / Black

Dark Graphite

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Estimated Battery Range	N/A mi
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined	N/A
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy	N/A
Cruising Range - Hwy	559.70 mi
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City	20 MPG
EPA MPG Equivalent - City	N/A
Cruising Range - City	386.00 mi
Fuel Economy Est-Combined	N/A MPG
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy	29 MPG

Trans Type	5
Drivetrain	Front Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)	0.70
Second Gear Ratio (:1)	1.77
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)	0.87
Reverse Ratio (:1)	3.30
Third Gear Ratio (:1)	1.19
First Gear Ratio (:1)	3.07
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)	4.00
Trans Description Cont.	Manual w/OD

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	11.0" x TBD in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	11.5" x TBD in
Brake ABS System (Second Line)	N/A
Disc - Rear (Yes or )	Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )	Yes
Brake Type	Pwr
Brake ABS System	Yes

Second Leg Room	35.2 in
Second Head Room	37.8 in
Passenger Volume	111.5 ft³
Second Shoulder Room	56.3 in
Passenger Capacity	5
Front Head Room	39.1 in
Wheelbase	104.9 in
Front Shoulder Room	57.1 in
Height, Overall	55.7 in
Track Width, Rear	57.9 in
Min Ground Clearance	6.2 in
Trunk Volume	14.7/33.2 ft³
Front Hip Room	55.2 in
Second Hip Room	55.2 in
Track Width, Front	59.8 in
Length, Overall	183.5 in
Front Leg Room	41.4 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors	69.3 in
Liftover Height	N/A in

Color keyed bumpers/spoilers/side skirts/mirrors	Standard
Central pwr door locking system w/2-step unlock feature	Standard
City 20/hwy 29 (2.4L engine/5-speed manual trans)	Standard
Childproof rear door safety locks	Standard
Daytime running light system	Standard
Front center armrest w/cupholder	Standard
520 amp battery	Standard
Front passenger bucket seat w/tilt & fold feature	Standard
Pwr-assisted variable rack & pinion steering	Standard
5-speed manual transmission	Standard
Illuminated lockable glove box	Standard
4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)	Standard
"Open door" traffic warning lights on doors	Standard
Driver & front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS)	Standard
Rear fog light	Standard
Daytime running light system	Standard
AM/FM stereo w/cassette (SC 710), w/4x20 watt amplifier, 6 speakers, anti- theft circuitry & CD compatibility	Standard
Plush upholstery	Standard
Carpeted cargo area	Standard
Interior courtesy lights w/delay dim down	Standard
2 front door footwell entry lights	Standard
80 amp alternator	Standard
Bodyside protective molding	Standard
Motronic 4.4 engine management system	Standard
Pwr antenna	Standard
19.3 gallon fuel tank	Standard
Bright vertical grille	Standard
Front automatic seat belt height adjustment & pretensioners	Standard
60/40 split rear folding bench seat w/folding head restraints	Standard
MacPherson hydraulic strut front suspension w/asymmetrically-mounted coil springs w/20mm stabilizer bar	Standard
Compact spare tire	Standard
Seat back storage pockets	Standard
Dual pwr heated mirrors w/automatic timer	Standard
Tool kit	Standard
Coin compartment	Standard
15" x 6.5" steel wheels	Standard
Separate mechanically operated self adjusting drum parking brake	Standard
Luggage compartment light	Standard
Front 8-way manual adjustable driver bucket seat w/lumbar support	Standard
Rear fog light	Standard
Warning/indicator lamps: windshield washer/low fuel/coolent level, rear fog lamp, high beam, bulb failure, SRS, battery, low oil pressure, brakes, ABS, gear change, check engine, lambdasond, service reminder	Standard
Cruise control	Standard
2-speed intermittent windshield wipers	Standard
Halogen headlights w/replaceable bulb	Standard
Delta-link semi-independent rear suspension w/coil springs, gas charged shocks	Standard
4 front/rear reading lights	Standard
Pwr-assisted 4-wheel disc brakes w/ventilated front & solid rear	Standard
TLEV (Transitional Low Emission Vehicle) Certification	Standard
Tilt/telescopic steering column	Standard
Instrumentation-inc: 140-MPH speedometer/4-digit trip meter/fuel & coolant temp gauges/tachometer, digital clock,	Standard
Air conditioning w/dual controls	Standard
3-point seat belts & adjustable head restraints for all seating positions	Standard
Front wheel drive w/equal length halfshafts	Standard
Pwr windows w/driver side "auto-down" & rear window lockout	Standard
5 mph front/rear bumpers (2.5 mph California)	Standard
Tinted windows	Standard
Front/rear floor mats	Standard
Side impact protection system-inc: front airbags & anti-intrusion beams	Standard
195/60R15 all-season SBR tires	Standard
3-channel ATE (Mark 20) anti-lock brake system	Standard
Rear window defroster w/automatic timer	Standard
Front mud flaps	Standard
5 mph front/rear bumpers (2.5 mph California)	Standard
2.4L DOHC 20-valve all aluminum 168hp, 162 ft/lbs torque in-line 5 cyl engine	Standard
Dual illuminated sunvisor vanity mirrors	Standard
5-passenger seating capacity	Standard
Long-load pass-through to trunk	Standard

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Rear Wheel Size	15" x 6.5" in
Rear Wheel Material	Steel
Front Wheel Size	15" x 6.5" in
Front Wheel Material	Steel
Spare Wheel Size	Temp in
Spare Wheel Material	N/A

SAE Net Torque @ RPM	162 @ 4700
Displacement	2.4L/148.6 CID
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM	168 @ 6100
Engine Type	Gas I5

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)	w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)	w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear	Delta Link
Suspension Type - Front	MacPherson Struts

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	N/A gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	19.3 gal

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall	16.8
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)	3.2
Steering Type	Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb	33.5 ft

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)	520
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)	80

Rear Tire Size	P195/60R15
Front Tire Size	P195/60R15
Spare Tire Size	Temp

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.	N/A lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	N/A lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.	3300 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	495 lbs

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