T5R figures in the UK

[MissDMeanor]

I don't have actual figures for the colours but you may like to peruse this:

The following information was released by Volvo Press Office. I've extracted the more salient points:

5 January 1995

Stunning Volvo 850 T-5R for the limited few
A spectacular limited edition, based on Volvo's high performance 850-T5 models, is starring on the Volvo Stand at Autosports International alongside the 1994 BTCC Volvo 850 estate racer.

Finished in head-turning cream yellow , the new 850 T-5R is powered by a 2.3 litre turbocharged engine which produces a massive 240bhp compared with the standard T-5's 225bhp.

Exclusivity is also standard in the 850 T-5R package with just 2,500 examples of the car available worldwide, with a mere 200 of those earmarked for UK customers.

In addition to the eyecatching exterior paintwork, the T-5R gains a lower, more aggressive front spoiler and foglamps as standard, whilst the 17\" graphite grey alloy wheels shod with Pirelli P-Zero tyres are obviously inspired by Volvo's involvement in BTCC racing.

Figures

Prices £27,800 for saloon, £28,840 for the estate

Output 240bp at 5600rpm
0-62 mph 6.9 seconds (saloon)
7.0 seconds (estate)

Standard Equipment

Electric glass sunroof
Electric memory front seats
TRACE
5 spoke 17\" alloys
SIPS bag
Front bumper with integrated spoiler
Rear spoiler (saloon)
Roof rails (estate)
Luggage net (estate)
Load compensating suspension (estate)



In a seperate article on the T5R this:

There were also built a few white pearl T-5R's that were pre-production T-5R cars. These cars were originally built for testing the engines and chassis when increasing the power in the 850 turbo. Just before the launch of the \"real\" T-5R's a few of the white pearl cars were built and shipped to a few dealers for showcars. These cars are therefore very rare (which is why I would like one )

[IC]

Julie, I think that the white T5-Rs were American.

[MissDMeanor]

Ahh!!! Thanks for that, that would explain why they're so hard to find in the UK

[STE-MAL]

Isn't it great to own such rare cars. Especially when you cheese off some sale's rep in his 318!

[dan_burdock]

I have tried to contact DVLA to find out how many T5Rs are registerd in the UK with no luck!! Maybe if a few people try they might push the right button.

[MissDMeanor]

It is great to own such great cars


I wonder how difficult it would be for DVLA to find out? They usually do searches for a fee.....

[Bob]

OK you lucky T5R people, this may be a bit early but I like to plan ahead.

The next International Classic Car show at the NEC in Birmingham is end of October. I don't know yet if we will get a 2 or 3 car stand. I have in mind an Amazon (this year marks the 50th anniversary of that model) and a T5R, preferably the cream yellow. The owner will need to be a VOC member and the car needs to look good.

Over to you all...

Bob

[JCT5R]

Hi Dan
Ive also tried the DVLA via the Freedom of information act but no luck as yet,may have to make my request in writing,still trying.
John

[Georgey dee]

accourding to the press release there were only 200, that's all colours all shapes so they must be getting very rare! and mine is a white 854!!

[IC]

Hi, can you post some pictures of your white T5-R as they are very rare. I thought that they were only sold in the USA!