dumb question . . .

I have "inherited" a 1996 Volvo 850. Not sure if I'll be selling it or
trading in, but I'm doing research for both scenarios.

It's a sedan, not turbo, but I can't figure out if it's just the 850 or the
850 GLT. Would it say "GLT" on the back of the car if this was the case?
The owners manual seems to cover multiple trim levels so it's not much help.
Thanks in advance!

 

FWIW, '96-'97 are probably the best years for the 850. I think if it were
a GLT, it would say GLT. Here are the differences between the 850 and
850 GLT for 1996:

Item 850 850 GLT
Wheels steel alloy
Power sunroof no yes
8-way drivers seat manual power
Base sound system 6 speaker, 80W 8 speaker, 100W

Both cars have a naturally aspirated (as you've said) 5 cyl. 2.4L engine.

Hope this helps.

Beverly

 

Beth,

It would most likely say "GLT" on the rear - but, if it has leather,
sunroof, power driver's seat, automatic climate control, alloy wheels,
etc. then it is a GLT. Some of these were available as single options,
but taken all together it is a GLT.

Dave

 

It would be either an 850 SE or 850 GLT. If it has electrically adjustable
door mirrors, electric glass sunroof (moonroof), 6-spoke 15" alloy wheels,
colour co-ordinated bumpers and mirrors and an external temperature gauge
with ice alert, then it is a GLT, especially if it has a plush interior. The
SE has a cloth interior. The engine can be either 2.0 Litre or 2.4 Litre
five cylinder in both cases.

Cheers, Peter.

 

Peter,

I answered with a US bias - I don't believe we had an 850 SE. The most
common non-GLT was the 850 "ASR" - meaning automatic and sunroof. Most
also had leather as an option. In the US, there was no 2.0 liter.

Dave

 

Thanks to everyone who answered!

 

It would say GLT on the back if it was--but why are you not keeping it??
It's a very nice car!

 

Hello!
Open the bonnet, and see if it has 20 valve printed somewhere.
The GLT's all have the 2.5 (not 2.4) litre engine with a 20 valve system
instead of a 10 valve system. Both are 5 cyl. and have no turbo.
This is the case with all the Swedish produced Volvo's, some where
produced in Belgium, but to my knowledge they are the same. (For the US
market most where fitted with an automatic gearbox and loads of extra's.
Extra's are heavily taxed in most W-European country's!) 850's exported
to the US where produced there. See the "made in.." tag also in the
bonnet. Please let me know if hat's the case?
Gert

 

Gert,
I am in the UK and have a 1997 non Turbo 850 GLT it says GLT on the on
the rear door (Estate, also known as a wagon in USA). My car also has
the 2.5 litre 5 cylinder engine but only 10 valves.
Confusing or what!
Bosun

 

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