2021 Polestar 2 vs. 1997 Volvo 850 R - How has Volvo performance changed? |
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2021 Polestar 2 MSRP: From $59,900 Range: 233 mi battery-only Horsepower: 408 hp MPGe: 96 city / 88 highway Towing capacity: 2,000 lbs Ground clearance: 5.9 inches Seating capacity: 5 1997 Volvo 850 MPG: 19 city / 26 highway Horsepower: 240 hp @ 5,600 rpm Towing capacity: 3,300 lbs Engine: 2.3 L 5-cylinder Curb weight: 3,278 lbs Transmission: 4-speed automatic Dimensions: 183″ L x 69″ W x 56″ H 1997 Volvo 850 R Modifications: 215/45R17 Continental ExtremeContact Sport Tires: https://bit.ly/2JyRg3j -Comprehensive Suspension Kit (Bilstein Touring) from FCP Euro -302mm Zimmermann front rotors & caliper brackets from FCP Euro -Porterfield R4S Brake Pads -5-Speed Manual M56 Swap -Ultra Racing Chassis Braces - Lower Front, Lower Rear, Rear Cross, Side & Strut Tower Brace -IPD Anti-Sway Bar Kit - 25mm Front / 22mm Rear, HD Endlinks -VAST Tuning Euro-Spec Stock R Tune -H-beam connecting rods - K1 Technologies -IPD performance drop-in filter, and poly upper engine mount, poly subframe inserts -Many other new OE & OEM parts from https://www.fcpeuro.com/ Need a Bluetooth OBD-2 reader? Order FIXD for only $20 with my affiliate link (normally $60)! https://bit.ly/3eDN8gN -The best place to get tires: https://bit.ly/2JyRg3j The audio in this video was recorded with in-ear binaural microphones, headphones are highly recommended! Filmed with the Insta360 One R 1-Inch Edition: https://www.insta360.com/sal/one_r?insrc=INR02Z0 Here's the equipment I use (with affiliate links): -GoPro Hero8 Black https://amzn.to/2GmeGW0 -Binaural Audio - Roland CS-10EM Microphones http://amzn.to/2qKRbwA -Connected to & powered by the Zoom H2n recorder http://amzn.to/2pQqVkq -Don't forget the Hat Clip mount for that perfect POV angle: https://amzn.to/2GW7nmd Sound system test track playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3D9bowGCF83T0BdpSfBc4t?si=qsUp8Hg1Q7yjypcDE4YihA You can help support the channel by whitelisting TheTopher on your browser's AdBlock or becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/TheTopher Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thetopheryoutube/ I'm also the producer for the Winding Road YouTube Channel: http://youtube.com/windingroadmagazine Thanks for watching! |