Engine 850: B5202S/2.0/10v: - 2.0 20v

jox · Sep 18th, 2007, 17:56

hi im intrested in buying a 1994 model 2.0 20v 850 can anyone tell me if they are slow? i cant afford the t5 insurance but id like one thats pretty quick and has a nice sound im gussing the 20v sounds nice when opend up?

caveman · Sep 18th, 2007, 18:22

they are 5 cylinder engines and do sound very nice! if i were you though id get at least the 2.5 10v, i know its got nigh on the same bhp as the 2.0 20v, but the 2.5 10v has got more power down in the rev range whereas the 2.0 20v is going to be overworked when you put your foot down!
they are slow compared to the t5, but find a 2.5 take it for a test drive and youll be very suprised, the handling on 850's is fantastic for such a large car!
regards
cavey

JIM C · Sep 18th, 2007, 18:28

I have owned two 850 GLT`s 2.0 litre 20 v. I enjoyed them both. Needed a bit of reving to make them go but that was part of the fun. Not so good for pulling the caravan found it hard work keeping the torque up. Still quick enough to be enjoyable.

jox · Sep 18th, 2007, 18:43

quick enough to be enjoyable is what im after, just seeing as its not the top engine for this model i dont want something thats underpowerd for the car if you know what i mean, can you feel the throw back in them when you put your foot down?

i shall be upgrading from a rover 216 need something bigger as i had a child now.if its quicker than my rover ill be pleased i know they dont hit 60 too fast but i much prefer the feeling of tourque that throws you back neway.

liuleichan · Sep 18th, 2007, 20:45

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Originally Posted by jox

quick enough to be enjoyable is what im after, just seeing as its not the top engine for this model i dont want something thats underpowerd for the car if you know what i mean, can you feel the throw back in them when you put your foot down?

i shall be upgrading from a rover 216 need something bigger as i had a child now.if its quicker than my rover ill be pleased i know they dont hit 60 too fast but i much prefer the feeling of tourque that throws you back neway.

If you prefer driving a torque-y engine, then the 2.5 10v is for you at that end of the engine range.

Whilst the 2.0 20v has the same peak power, how it gets there is quite different compared with the larger but less valved engine.

You'll have to rev the 2.0 20v for it to feel pacey.

jox · Sep 18th, 2007, 20:51

what insurance group is the 2.5 10v, is the 20v still reliable if you like to rev it? finaly do the 850s have cats? if its pre kreg can i remove it with out anyproblems to free up some power?

Sep 18th, 2007, 17:56	#1
jox New Member Last Online: Sep 19th, 2007 13:41 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: midlands	2.0 20v hi im intrested in buying a 1994 model 2.0 20v 850 can anyone tell me if they are slow? i cant afford the t5 insurance but id like one thats pretty quick and has a nice sound im gussing the 20v sounds nice when opend up?

Sep 18th, 2007, 18:28	#3
JIM C Forum Support Team Last Online: Jul 4th, 2021 16:28 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Scotland View Photos By: JIM C	I have owned two 850 GLT`s 2.0 litre 20 v. I enjoyed them both. Needed a bit of reving to make them go but that was part of the fun. Not so good for pulling the caravan found it hard work keeping the torque up. Still quick enough to be enjoyable. __________________

Sep 18th, 2007, 18:22	#2
caveman Premier Member Last Online: Feb 15th, 2009 15:37 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: montego bay	they are 5 cylinder engines and do sound very nice! if i were you though id get at least the 2.5 10v, i know its got nigh on the same bhp as the 2.0 20v, but the 2.5 10v has got more power down in the rev range whereas the 2.0 20v is going to be overworked when you put your foot down! they are slow compared to the t5, but find a 2.5 take it for a test drive and youll be very suprised, the handling on 850's is fantastic for such a large car! regards cavey

Sep 18th, 2007, 18:43	#4
jox New Member Last Online: Sep 19th, 2007 13:41 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: midlands	quick enough to be enjoyable is what im after, just seeing as its not the top engine for this model i dont want something thats underpowerd for the car if you know what i mean, can you feel the throw back in them when you put your foot down? i shall be upgrading from a rover 216 need something bigger as i had a child now.if its quicker than my rover ill be pleased i know they dont hit 60 too fast but i much prefer the feeling of tourque that throws you back neway.

Sep 18th, 2007, 20:51	#6
jox New Member Last Online: Sep 19th, 2007 13:41 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: midlands	what insurance group is the 2.5 10v, is the 20v still reliable if you like to rev it? finaly do the 850s have cats? if its pre kreg can i remove it with out anyproblems to free up some power?

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