Volvo 242 Turbo Evolution 1984

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This ultra rare Swedish nutmobile was built by Volvo to homologate their Group A 242 for racing. It was powered by a 228 bhp turbocharged, twin carb 2.3 litre engine, and was fitted with other upgrades, such as a quick shift gearbox, bootlid spoiler etc.

Only 30 of these monsters were built, and they provide the basis for very effective road racers, rally cars and drifters.

 

[FussyFez]

Another one I didn't know about. Looks great fun!

There is a lot of love for the 240glt so I reckon people would love this.

 

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Another one I didn't know about. Looks great fun!

There is a lot of love for the 240glt so I reckon people would love this.

Yeah, I'd never heard of it until it came out as a DLC on Forza, and its great fun on there.

 

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Despite its non-sporting image the Volvo 240 was a successful competitor in touring car racing in the 1980s. In 1983 Volvo produced an evolution version of the 240 Turbo with a larger turbocharger and other performance modifications. All of these special cars were reputedly exported to the United States. Most of them were subsequently stripped of their racing equipment and sold as standard road cars, which later led Volvo into difficulties with the sport's governing body, the FIA, which questioned whether the necessary 500 cars had in fact been built. Debate continues to this day among enthusiasts about how many of the special-edition cars were built and what happened to them.

The turbo exists but there is a question mark over the Evolution version.

Either way, you got my vote.

 

[StarLight]

Never heard about this car but I like it.
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