Volvo

Volvo 850 specifications

Petrol

9 generations · 27 grades. Each grade below lists the model code (chassis code), engine, transmission & drive, dimensions, weight and original MSRP.

VOLVO 850 - Sale in 1/1997

Released 1/1997 MSRP 4,600,000yen - 5,100,000yen 2 grades

Grade	Model code	Engine	Doors	T/M · Drive	Dimensions (L×W×H)	Weight	MSRP
CLASSIC 2.5 20V Limited Model	E-8B5254	2434cc	4	4AT FF	4660mm, 1760mm, 1415mm	1440kg	¥4,600,000
CLASSIC 2.5T Limited Model	E-8B5254	2434cc	4	4AT FF	4660mm, 1760mm, 1415mm	1490kg	¥5,100,000

VOLVO 850 - Sale in 7/1996

Released 7/1996 MSRP 3,900,000yen - 5,600,000yen 5 grades

Grade	Model code	Engine	Doors	T/M · Drive	Dimensions (L×W×H)	Weight	MSRP
T-5 Limited Model	E-8B5234	2318cc	4	5MT FF	4660mm, 1760mm, 1415mm	1450kg	¥5,400,000
T-5	E-8B5234	2318cc	4	4AT FF	4660mm, 1760mm, 1415mm	1470kg	¥5,600,000
2.5	E-8B5252	2434cc	4	4AT FF	4660mm, 1760mm, 1415mm	1410kg	¥3,900,000
2.5 20V	E-8B5254	2434cc	4	4AT FF	4660mm, 1760mm, 1415mm	1440kg	¥4,600,000
2.5T	E-8B5254	2434cc	4	4AT FF	4660mm, 1760mm, 1415mm	1490kg	¥5,100,000

VOLVO 850 - Sale in 3/1996

Released 3/1996 MSRP 5,800,000yen 2 grades

Grade	Model code	Engine	Doors	T/M · Drive	Dimensions (L×W×H)	Weight	MSRP
R Limited Model	E-8B5234	2318cc	4	4AT FF	4660mm, 1760mm, 1415mm	1470kg	¥5,800,000
R Limited Model	E-8B5234	2318cc	4	5MT FF	4660mm, 1760mm, 1415mm	1450kg	¥5,800,000

VOLVO 850 - Sale in 9/1995

Released 9/1995 MSRP 3,900,000yen - 5,500,000yen 5 grades

Grade	Model code	Engine	Doors	T/M · Drive	Dimensions (L×W×H)	Weight	MSRP
TURBO	E-8B5234	2318cc	4	5MT FF	4660mm, 1760mm, 1415mm	1450kg	¥5,400,000
TURBO	E-8B5234	2318cc	4	4AT FF	4660mm, 1760mm, 1415mm	1470kg	¥5,500,000
S2.5	E-8B5252	2434cc	4	4AT FF	4660mm, 1760mm, 1415mm	1410kg	¥3,900,000
GLE	E-8B5252	2434cc	4	4AT FF	4660mm, 1760mm, 1415mm	1420kg	¥4,500,000
GLT	E-8B5254	2434cc	4	4AT FF	4660mm, 1760mm, 1415mm	1440kg	¥5,000,000

VOLVO 850 - Sale in 9/1994

Released 9/1994 MSRP 4,150,000yen - 5,500,000yen 5 grades

Grade	Model code	Engine	Doors	T/M · Drive	Dimensions (L×W×H)	Weight	MSRP
TURBO	E-8B5234	2318cc	4	5MT FF	4660mm, 1760mm, 1415mm	1450kg	¥5,400,000
TURBO	E-8B5234	2318cc	4	4AT FF	4660mm, 1760mm, 1415mm	1470kg	¥5,500,000
GL	E-8B5252	2434cc	4	4AT FF	4660mm, 1760mm, 1415mm	1410kg	¥4,150,000
GLE	E-8B5252	2434cc	4	4AT FF	4660mm, 1760mm, 1415mm	1420kg	¥4,500,000
GLT	E-8B5254	2434cc	4	4AT FF	4660mm, 1760mm, 1415mm	1440kg	¥5,000,000

VOLVO 850 - Sale in 10/1993

Released 10/1993 MSRP 4,150,000yen - 5,500,000yen 4 grades

Grade	Model code	Engine	Doors	T/M · Drive	Dimensions (L×W×H)	Weight	MSRP
TURBO	E-8B5234	2318cc	4	4AT FF	4660mm, 1760mm, 1415mm	1460kg	¥5,500,000
GL	E-8B5252	2434cc	4	4AT FF	4660mm, 1760mm, 1415mm	1410kg	¥4,150,000
GLE	E-8B5252	2434cc	4	4AT FF	4660mm, 1760mm, 1415mm	1410kg	¥4,500,000
GLT	E-8B5254	2434cc	4	4AT FF	4660mm, 1760mm, 1415mm	1430kg	¥5,000,000

VOLVO 850 - Sale in 1/1993

Released 1/1993 MSRP 4,500,000yen 1 grade

Grade	Model code	Engine	Doors	T/M · Drive	Dimensions (L×W×H)	Weight	MSRP
GLE(TYPE-S)	E-8B5252	2434cc	4	4AT FF	4660mm, 1760mm, 1415mm	1410kg	¥4,500,000

VOLVO 850 - Sale in 10/1992

Released 10/1992 MSRP 4,800,000yen - 5,400,000yen 2 grades

Grade	Model code	Engine	Doors	T/M · Drive	Dimensions (L×W×H)	Weight	MSRP
GLE	E-8B5252	2434cc	4	4AT FF	4660mm, 1760mm, 1415mm	1420kg	¥4,800,000
GLT	E-8B5254	2434cc	4	4AT FF	4660mm, 1760mm, 1415mm	1440kg	¥5,400,000

VOLVO 850 - Sale in 5/1992

Released 5/1992 MSRP 5,400,000yen 1 grade

Grade	Model code	Engine	Doors	T/M · Drive	Dimensions (L×W×H)	Weight	MSRP
GLT	E-8B5254	2434cc	4	4AT FF	4660mm, 1760mm, 1415mm	1440kg	¥5,400,000

Specifications compiled from public manufacturer catalog data · updated 2026-08-23. Grades and codes are Japan-market; availability varies by generation. Fuel type is derived from grade data. We confirm the exact grade for your car.

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