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1997 Volvo 850 Base 4dr Sedan Manual

Trim Info:

Front Wheel Drive, 4dr Sdn, Midsize
20 mpg city / 29 mpg hwy

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Technical Specifications

Technical Data

Body Style:

4dr Sdn

Drivetrain:

Front Wheel Drive

EPA Classification:

Midsize

Passenger Capacity:

Passenger Volume (ft³):

111.5

Base Curb Weight (lbs):

3232

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):

Engine Type:

Gas I5

Displacement:

2.4L/148.6 CID

Fuel System:

EFI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:

168 @ 6100

SAE Net Torque @ RPM:

162 @ 4700

Trans Description Cont.:

Manual w/OD

Suspension Type - Front:

MacPherson Struts

Suspension Type - Rear:

Delta Link

Front Tire Size:

P195/60R15

Rear Tire Size:

P195/60R15

Spare Tire Size:

Temp

Front Wheel Size (in):

15" x 6.5"

Rear Wheel Size (in):

15" x 6.5"

Front Wheel Material:

Steel

Rear Wheel Material:

Steel

Brake ABS System:

Yes

Disc - Front (Yes or ):

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or ):

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

11.5" x TBD

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):

19.3

Wheelbase (in):

104.9

Length, Overall (in):

183.5

Trunk Volume (ft³):

14.7/33.2

Advanced Technical Data

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

N/A

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

N/A

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

3300

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

495

Engine Order Code:

B5254-S

Trans Order Code:

M56H

Trans Type:

First Gear Ratio (:1):

3.07

Second Gear Ratio (:1):

1.77

Third Gear Ratio (:1):

1.19

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.87

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.70

Reverse Ratio (:1):

3.30

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):

4.00

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary):

520

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):

7.6

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):

w/Coil Springs

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):

w/Coil Springs

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in):

.787

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in):

.767

Front Tire Order Code:

000010

Rear Tire Order Code:

000010

Spare Wheel Size (in):

Temp

Steering Type:

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall:

16.8

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering):

3.2

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):

33.5

Brake Type:

Pwr

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

11.0" x TBD

Front Head Room (in):

39.1

Front Leg Room (in):

41.4

Front Shoulder Room (in):

57.1

Front Hip Room (in):

55.2

Second Head Room (in):

37.8

Second Leg Room (in):

35.2

Second Shoulder Room (in):

56.3

Second Hip Room (in):

55.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):

69.3

Height, Overall (in):

55.7

Track Width, Front (in):

59.8

Track Width, Rear (in):

57.9

Min Ground Clearance (in):

6.2

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