Engine

Volvo's durability is legendary and both the naturally aspirated and Turbo 5-cylinder engines display the rugged construction and intelligent engineering that translates into reliable, dependable motoring.

• Transversely mounted
• 2.4 liter (2.3 liter Turbo)
• 5-cylinder double overhead cam
• 4 valves per cylinder
• Aluminum engine block
• Forged vanadium steel crankshaft and connecting rods
• Cast-in iron cylinder liners
• Microprocessor controlled multi-point
• Direct port fuel injection system with Lambda Sond
• Electronic ignition system with knock sensor
• Exhaust driven turbocharger with intercooler (Turbo only)

850:

Horsepower (SAE net):		168	@6200 rpm;
					@6100 w/auto.
Torque (ft./lbs., SAE net):	162	@3300 rpm
					@4700 w/auto.
Compression ratio:		8.5:1

850 Turbo:

Horsepower (SAE net):		220 @5200 rpm
Torque (ft./lbs., SAE net):	221 @2100 rpm
Compression ratio:		8.5:1

Special version (Canada only):

2.4 Liter, 5 cylinder, Dual overhead camshaft, two valves per cylinder

Horsepower (SAE net):		138 @5400 rpm
Torque (ft./lbs., SAE net):	152 @3600 rpm
Compression ration:		10.0:1

For exceptional responsiveness, a sophisticated engine management system affords a near totally flat torque curve for a broad usable peak power range from 2100 rpm to 5200 rpm. An equally intelligent on-board diagnostic system monitors over all systems for performance anomalies. Any deviation from standard is recorded, stored and ready to be accessed by an authorized Volvo technician for fast efficient servicing.

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