1997 Volvo 850 specs & colors
4dr Car
MSRP
- 4dr Sdn Manual
- $26,710
- 4dr Sdn Auto
- $27,685
- 5dr Wgn Manual
- $28,010
- 4dr Sdn Manual GT
- $28,040
- 5dr Wgn Auto
- $28,985
- 5dr Wgn Manual GT
- $29,340
- 4dr Sdn Auto LP Turbo w/Sunroof
- $31,835
- 5dr Wgn Auto LP Turbo w/Sunroof
- $33,135
- 4dr Sdn
- $34,300
- 4dr Sdn Auto Turbo
- $34,500
- 5dr Wgn Auto Turbo
- $35,800
- 4dr Sdn Auto HP Turbo
- $38,685
- 5dr Wgn Auto 850 HP Turbo
- $40,135
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Light Beige
Neutral Shale
Sapphire
Dark Cherry
Packages
Specifications
Highlights
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Gas I6
Engine Type
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18 City / 26 Hwy
MPG
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181 hp
Horsepower
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5
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
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Pwr
Brake Type
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Yes
Brake ABS System
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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11.0" x TBD in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11.06" x TBD in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Electrical
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600
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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120
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Engine
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Gas I6
Engine Type
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2.9L/178.3
Displacement
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181 @ 5200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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199 @ 4100
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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A/T
4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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18 City / 26 Hwy
MPG
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10.5 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Measurements
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5
Passenger Capacity
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107 ft³
Passenger Volume
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37 in
Front Head Room
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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55 in
Front Shoulder Room
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54 in
Front Hip Room
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37 in
Second Head Room
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35 in
Second Leg Room
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55 in
Second Shoulder Room
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54 in
Second Hip Room
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109 in
Wheelbase
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192 in
Length, Overall
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69 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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57 in
Height, Overall
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59 in
Track Width, Front
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60 in
Track Width, Rear
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4 in
Min Ground Clearance
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N/A
Liftover Height
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17 ft³
Trunk Volume
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Steering
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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17
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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4
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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32 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Not Available ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Suspension
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MacPherson Struts
Suspension Type - Front
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Indep. Multi Leaf
Suspension Type - Rear
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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w/Leaf Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Tires & Wheels
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P205/55VR16
Front Tire Size
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P205/55VR16
Rear Tire Size
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Temp
Spare Tire Size
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16.0" x 6.5" in
Front Wheel Size
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16.0" x 6.5" in
Rear Wheel Size
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Temp in
Spare Wheel Size
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Alloy
Front Wheel Material
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Alloy
Rear Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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Weight & Capacity
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3,461 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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3,300 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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495 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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20 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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