Volvo 850 User manual

Volvo 850R
Volvo Car UK Limited
Globe Park, Marlow, Buckinghamshire SL7 1YQ

Volvo Car UK Limited Globe Park Marlow Buckinghamshire SL7 1YQ
Telephone: [phone] Facsimile: 01 628 485106
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 1996
PRACTICALLY PERFECT
Volvo's 850R combines Power and Refinement
Volvo has launched its most exciting standard production road car in the
company's 70-year history - the new Volvo 850R.
The new 850R adds extreme performance and sensational handling to
Volvo's traditional attributes of safety, durability and reliability.
Following on from the phenomenal success of the highly acclaimed limited
edition 850 T-5R - of which Volvo sold more than 400 in the UK - the even
more powerful 850R becomes a permanent feature in the 850 line-up.
Styling remains similar to the muscular, athletic look of the T-5R, although
the 850R features exclusive new 7-spoke, 17" Volan wheels, and has its
own unique range of exterior colours - Turquoise, Brilliant Red, Gun Metal
Grey and Black.
The greatest feature of the new 850R is not its paintwork, but its improved
performance.
The 2.3-litre 5-cylinder engine has been equipped with a
l
arger turbocharger, new intercooler
and a more sophisticated fuel pressure
sensor (to obtain an even more precise air/fuel mixture), to increase power
by 10 bhp, to 250 bhp at 5400 rpm.

The 850R also benefits from extra 10 lb ft of torque; peak torque is 258 lb ft
(350 Nm), produced between 2400 rpm and 5000 rpm.
An advanced electronic engine management system and a new exhaust manifold,
ensure that although the 850R has a bigger turbocharger, it isn't plagued by the `turbo
lag' normally associated with large turbo units.
Top speed is electronically limited to 155 mph, and the 850R accelerates from
0-62mph in just 6.7 seconds.
This level of performance imposes heavy demands on both transmission and chassis,
so the 850R's improvements include all components subject to increased stresses.
TRACS (traction control system) and the addition of a viscous coupling on the manual
850R minimise wheelspin and improve roadholding while cornering.
The chassis settings have been re-tuned to improve comfort. The anti-roll bars are
more slender than on the T-5R to permit more lateral roll, which in turn allows for
stiffer damper settings.
High standard equipment levels on the 850R include
ABS, side impact airbags,
electronic climate control, a trip computer, electric windows all round, a sophisticated
6-speaker CD stereo system and new sports seats.
The 850R is available in both saloon and estate versions, priced at £33,550.

VOLVO 850R SPECIFICATION
Power output
Torque
Cylinders
Bore
Stroke
Cubic Capacity
Nos. of valves
Top Speed
0-62 mph
250 bhp at 5400 rpm (man)
240 bhp at 5600 rpm (auto)
350 Nm at 2400 - 5000 (man)
300 Nm at 2000 - 5600 (auto)
5
81 mm
90 mm
2319
20
Saloon
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Estate
155 mph
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155 mph
6.7 (man)
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6.8 (man)
7.5 (auto)
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7.6 (auto)
Fuel Consumption
Manual
Automatic
Urban
21.9
19.9
56 mph
40.9
42.8
75 mph
33.2
33.6
Standard Equipment
Front fog lights
CD player with radio cassette & 8 speakers
Cruise control
Driver's front airbag
Load compensating suspension (estate only)
High armrest and cup holder
Integrated child seat
Electric glass sunroof
7 spoke 17" Volan wheels and 205/45 ZR tyres
Leather/Alcantara steering wheel
Dark walnut or light birch dashboard
TRACS
Trip computer
Side impact airbags
Low chassis
Electric rear windows
Alcantara/leather upholstery
Electronic climate control
Rear spoiler
Alloy spare wheel
Leather gear knob
Stainless steel sill covers
Price
£33,550 for both Saloon and Estate, Manual or Automatic

PRESS
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NFORMATION
TWR Volvo 850 Racing
Leafield Technical Centre
Leafield
Witney
Ozon 0X8 5PF
England
Telephone [phone]
Facsimile 44 (0)1993 871100
VOLVO 850 RACING'S TOP DRIVER LINE-UP FOR 1996
TWR/Volvo 850 Racing's 1996 driver line-up, Rickard Rydell and
new recruit, 1993 F3 Champion, Kelvin Burt, have been setting
i
mpressive times during testing at Oulton Park, Brands Hatch
and Snetterton in preparation for the Team's 1996 Championship
challenge.
28-year old Swede, Rydell, now entering his third season, finished 3rd in
the Auto Trader RA(' Touring Car Championship in `95 and must be one
of the Championship favourites for 1996. He is joined by
young Tamworthian Kelvin Burt, who made his BTCC debut in 1994.
Burt's seemingly easy transition from Single-Seaters to Touring Cars
made him a valuable asset to Ford in 1995 and his win at Snetterton
and excellent performance at the World Cup at Paul Ricard last
October made him a desirable acquisition for TWR/Volvo 850 Racing.
TWR Race Director Roger Silman, "Kelvin is one of the top young
stars and we are delighted to have him on-board - I think the
combination of Rydell and Burt will give Volvo 850 Racing one of the
quickest driver line-ups in this year's Championship, as our recent
testing times have shown."

Volvo 850 Racing also welcomes new sponsorsEricsson Mobile Phones,
SKF and Power Horse to the 1996 Auto Trader RAG
Touring Car
Championship as part of the Team's on-going worldwide communications
and exploitation strategy.

PRESS
I NFORMATION
TWR Volvo 850 Racing
Leafield Technical Centre
Leafield
Witney
Oxon 0X8 5PF
England
Telephone [phone]
Facsimile 44(0) 1993 871100
VOLVO 850 RACING
SPONSORS AND TECHNICAL PARTNERS
Ericsson Mobile Communications
Ericsson
are Sweden's largest producer of mobile phones, and a world leader in
telecommunications.
With a total workforce of 80000 employees, the Company is
active in more than 100 countries. Their motor racing association began in 1995 with
their personal sponsorship of Volvo 850 Racing's Rickard Rydell - 1996 saw
Ericsson
become a partner sponsor and supplier of advanced telecommunications equipment to
the TWR/Volvo 850 Team.
Kuwait Petroleum International
Kuwait Petroleum International (KPI) co-ordinates the disposal of hydrocarbons in the
i nternational markets outside of Kuwait. KPI's various subsidiaries operate in
numerous countries with a global workforce of 5000 employees and with facilities
comprising 5,400 service stations.
Kuwait Petroleum are now entering their 3rd consecutive year as a major sponsor and
technical partner producing exceptional quality lubricants for Volvo 850 Racing.
Power Horse
The Austrian high energy drink manufacturer has recently joined the TWR/Volvo 850
Racing Team as a key commercial partner. Power Horse is an exclusive alcohol free
energizer which gives the body an extra boost while stimulating and increasing
performance - ideal for the demanding world of motorsport.
SKF
SKF i
s the world's leading manufacturer of rolling bearings and rolling bearing steel
and has a leading position with elastomeric seals.

Volvo 850 Racing
sponsor and technical partner information cont.
Michelin Tyre Plc
Michelin Tyre plc, Super Touring' s leading tyre specialist and supplier, signed a two-
year deal with Volvo 850 Racing at the end of 1995 - the manufacturer now dominates
the British Touring Car pit-lane with their superior racing compounds and
performance.
Momo-Corse
Internationally renowned Italian racing accessory manufacturer supply Kelvin Burt and
Rickard Rydell's racewear and seat and harnesses. Momo Corse have also developed a
new racing seat to meet the new FIA safety regulations.
Ohlins Racing AB
Leading shock absorber manufacturer supply to distributors in more than 30
countries, their biggest market being Japan, followed closely by USA, GB, Sweden
and France. Their motor racing success in formulae spanning motorcross to Formula
One, confirm them as the pioneers in the field of shock absorber development.
Trio-Kenwood UK Ltd
Trio-Kenwood are one of the World's leading audio systems manufacturers.
Kenwood supplies supplies all pit-to-car radio equipment for the TWR-run Volvo
Touring Car Championship Team.
BBS
Volvo 850 Racing official supplier, BBS boast particular expertise in wheel design
which has ensured that they are one of the motorsport industry's most sought-after
suppliers.
Their clients encompass Sports Car Racing /GTR/Formula One/Indy and
Super Touring.
Rockport Shoes
Rockport
(part of the Reebock Group) supply outdoor performance shoes to the
TWR/Volvo
850 Racing Team.
Champion Spark Plug
Suppliers of spark plugs to the motor industry.

PRESS
I NFORMATION
TWR Volvo 850 Racing
Leafield Technical Centre
Leaf eld
Witney
Oxon 0X8 5PF
England
Telephone [phone]
Facsimile 44 (0)1993 871100
ERICSSON SPONSOR TWR/VOLVO 850 RACING
Ericsson Mobile Phones will be a partner sponsor for the TWR/Volvo 850 Team
i
n the 1996 Auto Trader RAC British Touring Car Championship.
Together with Volvo in Sweden Ericsson Mobile Phones sponsored the Swedish
driver Rickard Rydell during 1 995. The sponsorship also included billboards for the
Swedish Television programme "Race 1" which covered the British Touring Car
Championship in ` 95.
Due to Volvo's success in the Championship, the interest in motorsport has
dramatically increased in Sweden and Ericsson will use the sponsorship to further
i ncrease the brand awareness of Ericsson Mobile Phones in Sweden the UK, and
Europe as a whole.
Volvo's retail dealers are among Ericsson Mobile Phone's largest customers in
Sweden and the partnership with Volvo/TWR will reinforce the co-operation with
Volvo both in Sweden and internationally.
Ericsson's 80,000 employees are active in more than 100 countries. Their combined
expertise in switching, radio and networking makes
Ericsson a world leader in
telecommunications.
Andy King, TWR Racing's Marketing and Communications Manager, "We are
obviously delighted to welcome another highly acclaimed brand such asEricsson to
our sponsor base. I believe this partnership fully endorses the international qualities
of the programme competing in what is undoubtedly the world's most widely
communicated Super Touring Championship."