Project 854 R
Project 854R: Introduction
The Volvo 850R and earlier T-5R were the first offerings in Volvo's R range of high-performance vehicles. Now that they've been out for several years, these cars are a veritable bargain in the performance car world and offer many amenities. Because of this, Swedespeed has chosen a 1997 850R sedan as its first Project Car series Full Story...
Project 854R: Part I - Volan Resurrection
Our R looked fairly meek with its 16-inch "turbo fan" wheels, especially compared with the car's large front and rear spoilers. An upgrade was in order, and a decidedly different approach was taken. Full Story...
Project 854R: Part II - Braking It In
Improved braking is essential as you upgrade the power of the car, as one could theorize that the brake system on a car has been designed for the power levels the car came with right off the assembly line. As horsepower goes up, so too should braking power. Full Story...
Project 854R: Part III - Boosting Engine Performance
As Volvo's performance flagship for three years, 850Rs have been surprising the errant muscle car owner all around the world. With that in mind, there's always room for improvement and we were quite anxious to raise the bar with Project 854R in the form of an ECU (Engine Control Unit) upgrade. Full Story...
Project 854 Part IV: A Sport Exhaust for Increased Power
Sport exhausts, like ECUs come in all shapes and sizes. They also come with a wide variance in sound levels. Ranging from the subtle and quiet factory exhaust to some of the more aggressive, loud and burbling racing exhausts, there is something to be found for everyone. Full Story...
