INTERESTING FACTS

In 1994, Volvo needed to increase its public standing, so it teamed up with Tom Walkinshaw Racing (TWR) to campaign the 850s in the much-loved – and more exciting than F1 – British Touring Car series. Rickard Rydell and Jan Lammers were chosen as pilots while the Sportwagon bodyshell (known in Britain as the Estate) was picked for its visual appeal and because there was more rear-end downforce than the sedan. In just the second year of competing, Rydell finished third in the championship.