Volvo 850 Made from 1993 to 1997, this Volvo line was available in both a wagon and a sedan, both with were graced with several trim levels.

Governor speed?

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Old Jan 8, 2011 | 04:22 PM
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what is the 850s governed speed set to if there is a governor?
 
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Old Jan 8, 2011 | 07:33 PM
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This is as fast as i've gotten mine...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoYnlcsB4mE

I've read mixed reviews, 142,144,147,150,155mph. You need to go on a secluded stretch late @ night and see for yourself. Slow down for bridges and corners, only kickdown when you don't see (pigs) at least a mile up ahead.
 

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Old Jan 8, 2011 | 08:07 PM
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I've had mine at an indicated 140 mph. On my motorcycle, i refer to 140 as "third gear"
 
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Old Jan 8, 2011 | 09:30 PM
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Depends on the year and trim. I have read that the T-5R is governed at 155 (wiki). Others may be different. You probably don't have to worry about it in a N/A because of the lack of hp and drag. Only a turbo will push it past that.
 
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Old Jan 8, 2011 | 10:04 PM
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im curious on my 95 850 Turbo, so far ive only had it to 130, i remember my parents 96glt i could only get it to about 110
 
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Old Jan 8, 2011 | 10:14 PM
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If I were "Prince of the Planet" I would build a private highway across the country and use it as a pay toll road and have NO SPEED LIMIT. (This comes from a guy that drove 1,800 miles to NM at 63 MPH lol)
 
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Old Jan 11, 2011 | 05:23 PM
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I got my 1995 850 N/A up to 135MPH sustained for a few miles.
 
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