1996 Volvo 850
Engine
Liquid-cooled gasoline, 5-cylinder, in-line engine. Aluminum alloy cylinder block with cast-iron
cylinder liners cast directly into block. Aluminum alloy cylinder head with double overhead camshafts
and separate intake and outlet channels.
Engine lubrication is provided by an eccentric pump driven from the crankshaft. Full-flow type oil filter.
Exhaust emission control accomplished by fuel injection, heated oxygen sensor(s) and three-way
catalytic converter
Designation
Volvo B 5252 S
Volvo B 5234
850 R Turbo
Volvo B 5254 S
Volvo B 5234 T
Turbo
Output
142 hp at 5400
rpm (106 kw/90
rps)
222 hp at 5280
rpm* (166 km/88
rps)*
168 hp at 6200
rpm (125 kw 103
rps)
222 hp at 5280
rpm (166 km/88
rps)
Max torque
152 lbs. at 3600
rpm (206 Nm/60
rps)
221 ft. lbs. at 2000-
5280 rpm (300
Nm/33-88 rps)*
162.3 ft. lbs. at
4700 rpm (220
Nm/55 rps)
221 ft. lbs. at 2000-
5280 rpm (300
Nm/33-88 rps)
Number of
cylinders
5
5
5
5
Bore
3.27" (83 mm)
3.19" (81 mm)
3.27" (83 mm)
3.19" (81 mm)
Stroke
3.54" (90 mm)
3.54" (90 mm)
3.54" (90 mm)
3.54" (90 mm)
Displacement
2.4 liters
2.3 liters
2.4 liters
2.3 liters
Compression ratio
10.0:1
8.5:1
10.5:1
8.5:1
Number of valves
10
20
20
20
Valve clearance
Self-adjusting
Self-adjusting
Self-adjusting
Self-adjusting
* The 850 R turbo engine generates increased power on cars equipped with an automatic transmission
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