1996 Volvo 850 T5 R confusion Topic is solved

Dart0366 · Post by **Dart0366** » 02 May 2016, 16:54

I have a 1996 Volvo 850 T5 R. Everywhere I turn online says that does not exist. So we wrote to Volvo sent them the vin their response, you own a 1996 Volvo 850 T5 R. The interior certainly matches the T5 R. So I have checked to learn how to decipher the vin and low and behold it says it is a 1996 Volvo 850 T5 R.

So is this right I have a 1996 Volvo 850 T5 R? Can someone explain this to me?

Lucas

Post by **MadeInJapan** » 02 May 2016, 17:02

Mainly, you have a high pressure turbo and some most likely stiffer suspension. what is your VIN and I can look it up

Post by **matthew1** » 02 May 2016, 17:06

I think he posted because '96 should be just 'R'.

Dart0366 · Post by **Dart0366** » 02 May 2016, 17:23

YV1LW5827T22 A T5 R is much more rare and a bigger deal then an 850 R correct?

Post by **MadeInJapan** » 02 May 2016, 17:32

To be honest, in those years I thought that you either had high pressure turbo (2.3L) or naturally aspirated (2.4L) and that was it- and the GLT (a low pressure turbo) was added in '95. Also, '95 was the only year for the T5-R it seems.

Btw, you can read all about the different designations, including the T5-R here (again, wiki- seems like I've been going there a lot today! LOL): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volvo_850#850_T-5R

Hold on Dart- I'm having to get some special software going (takes a bit of time) before I can look up your VIN#

Post by **MadeInJapan** » 02 May 2016, 17:54

Your VIN# is too short (by 6 digits)- what other numbers come after that 2?

Dart0366 · Post by **Dart0366** » 02 May 2016, 18:04

YV1LW5827T2221239

Post by **MadeInJapan** » 02 May 2016, 18:12

Well, it has the B5234T5 Engine which according to the Wiki page it is the same as the T5-R:
T-5R (Auto) B5234T5 1995–96 Bosch Motronic 4.3 225 hp (168 kW)
243 hp (181 kW) with overboost. 300 N·m (220 lb·ft) @ 1,984 cc (121.1 in3) 0–100 km/h: 7.4s[citation needed]
VMax: 245 km/h (152 mph)
T-5R (Manual) B5234T5 1995–96 Bosch Motronic 4.3 225 hp (168 kW)
243 hp (181 kW) with overboost. 340 N·m (250 lb·ft) @2000 2,319 cc (141.5 in3) 0–100 km/h: 6.9s[25]
VMax: 245 km/h (152 mph)

Post by **matthew1** » 02 May 2016, 18:16

If it's yellow, it's rare/valuable.

Post by **MadeInJapan** » 02 May 2016, 18:19

This is what VADIS says about your engine:
The B5234T has a maximum output of 166 kW (225 bhp) and maximum torque of 300 Nm and is therefore the highest performance engine ever produced by Volvo. The electronic boost pressure system builds the boost pressure quickly and maximum torque is available between approximately 2000 rpm and 5280 rpm. The engine response is fast, the torque is approximately 240 Nm at only 1500 rpm.
There are power reserves available over a wide range of speeds and performance is retained at high altitude.
The straight torque curve means that there is less need for downshifting when accelerating and makes overtaking fast and safe.
Maximum power:166 kW (225 hp/222 bhp) at 5280 rpm.
Maximum torque:300 Nm (221 ft.lb) between approximately 2000 and approximately 5280 rpm.
Acceleration 0 to 100 kph:7.4 and 7.7 seconds (for manual and automatic gearboxes respectively)
Maximum speed:approximately 240 kph and 230 kph (for manual and automatic respectively. Automatic speed restriction via engine management system at 250 kph.