And not all that sweet, really, because the saloons were faster, so Volvo went to the four-door 850, then the S40, then actually won the championship. But people don’t get quite so excited about ...

168.0-hp, 2.4-liter, 5 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) Wondering which trim is right for you? Our 1997 Volvo 850 trim comparison will help you decide.

Of course there will be shouts for the 850 T5 R and the subsequent 850 R ... Oh, and try not to get too distracted by all the wonderful old Volvo images in the gallery up above.