Did Volvo win the BTCC?
Did Volvo win the BTCC?
Volvo 850 Estate – The Touring Car that never won a race, but won our hearts. The year was 1994 and the BTCC (British Touring Car Championship) was at the height of popularity, with ten factory backed works teams; BMW, Ford, Vauxhall, Toyota, Mazda, Renault, Peugeot, Nissan, Alfa Romeo and of course, Volvo.
Who is the best BTCC driver?
Top 10 BTCC Drivers of All Time
- Jason Plato (97 wins, 2 titles)
- Andy Rouse (60 wins, 4 titles)
- Colin Turkington (51 wins, 4 titles)
- Matt Neal (63 wins, 3 titles)
- Gordon Shedden (48 wins, 3 titles)
- Frank Gardner (35 wins, 3 titles)
- James Thompson (36 wins, 2 titles)
- Alain Menu (36 wins, 2 titles)
Is this the most impressive Volvo 850 ever?
The most impressive Volvo 850 isn’t the 850R or 850 T-5R, though. It’s the British Touring Car Championship racing wagon. Yup, Volvo took a wagon racing, R reports. Admittedly, the BTCC 850 wagon only raced in the 1994 season, with rule changes forcing Volvo to race the sedan in 1995 and 1996, DriveTribe reports.
What happened to the Volvo 850 in 1996?
1996 was the final year for the 850 Racing car. It was replaced by the Volvo S40 (S40R) in 1997. One of the 850s that was used in the 1996 BTCC-season was used in the STCC (Swedish Touring Car Championship) in 1997. After that season the car was moved to the Volvo Museum in Sweden.
Where was the Volvo 850 BTCC car built?
The 850 Estate racing car was build in Oxfordshire (England) and designed by Richard Owen. Volvo showed the 850 BTCC cars in January 1994 at the Swedish Motor Show in both saloon and estate versions, to provide some room for speculations.
How fast can the Volvo 850R go 0-60 in seconds?
But even with the automatic, Car and Driver reports the Volvo 850R can go 0-60 in 6.7 seconds. On the street, neither the Volvo 850R nor T-5R is especially hampered by their FWD nature. Although the stiff suspension and high-performance tires make for a harsh ride, Car and Driver reports the wagon’s handling is excellent.
