Volvo V70 R 2.3 Turbo AWD  1997

The car offered here is from the collection of BP Classics. The following information was made available by the seller.

The Volvo 850 was the car that significantly improved Volvo's image in the 1990s. Before the 850 era, Volvo was mainly associated with boring drivers and cars that looked more like a bus shelter. Therefore, Volvo decided to design a modern and sporty car that would change this image. Despite its angular design, the car had good aerodynamics. Moreover, it was the first Volvo with front-wheel drive and the first car with four airbags. Volvo was determined to build a successful model, so a lot of money was invested in the design. The sedan and station wagon produced between 1991 and 1997 have now become popular youngtimers, in part because of their timeless design and high reliability. Under the hood was always a five-cylinder engine, which gave the 850 a very distinctive sound, better known among enthusiasts as "The Roffel." To emphasize its sporty character, Volvo decided to participate in the British Touring Car Championship. Remarkably, Volvo even used a station wagon on the circuit! In 1995, according to many, the highlight of the 850 range was presented, the Volvo 850 T5-R. The top model, available only in flag yellow, jet black and dark green, was based on the T5 and co-developed by Porsche. The German sports car manufacturer supported the Swedes technically, but also interfered with the interior, resulting in, among other things, the chic combination of leather with Alcantara. With modifications to the electronics and turbocharger, the 2.3-liter engine now produced 240 horsepower. This led to a 0-100 sprint in 7.2 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h. Especially in black or green, the T5-R is a real sleeper because of its modest appearance in a family package. In 1996, the 850R was the successor. And in 1997-1998 the V70R.

About this car, TJ-944-V: After the 850 T-5R and the 850R, Volvo produced a special V70R for a few years with a special color each year. In 1998, this was Safron Pearl. Combined with the AWD and the beautiful original 17” Volvo Comet Rims, it has a very surprising look. Inside you will find a very nicely preserved black alcantara leather interior, and the dual exhaust pipes give the impression of a powerful car, and with its 250 hp it is really powerful and nice to drive. The automatic transmission was recently flushed and shifts smoothly. For a 27 year old car, this one looks really good, and because of this rare color, it will be a real collector's item! Come see this car on viewing day and you may decide this car should be yours! This car comes with new MOT.

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