Volvo 850 0–60 Times
- Fastest recorded 0–60
- 7.4s (850 T5 GLT Auto, 1997)
- Slowest recorded 0–60
- 11.8s (850 TDI GLT, 1997)
- BHP
- 126 – 240
- Torque
- 170Nm – 406.5Nm
- Top speed
- 118mph – 238mph
- Engine
- 1,984cc – 2,461cc
The fastest recorded 850 0–60 is 7.4s; the slowest is 11.8s.
Recorded BHP ranges from 126 to 240.
Recorded torque ranges from 170Nm to 406.5Nm.
Recorded top speed ranges from 118mph to 238mph.
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| Variant | Year | Engine | BHP | Torque | 0–60 mph | Top Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 850 T5 GLT Auto (+3 similar) | 1995–1997 | 2,319cc | 225 | 300Nm | 7.4s | 149mph |
| 850 CD Auto (+2 similar) | 1996 | 2,435cc | 142 | 206Nm | 9.3s | 127mph |
| 850 Auto | 1995 | 2,435cc | 170 | 220Nm | 9.3s | 124mph |
| 850 GLE Auto | 1995 | 2,435cc | 140 | 279.1Nm | 9.3s | 203mph |
| 850 SE | 1997 | 1,984cc | 126 | 170Nm | 11.7s | 121mph |
| 850 TDI GLT | 1997 | 2,461cc | 138 | 290Nm | 11.8s | 125mph |