Re: Volvo 240's (no Q content)

[harrison <hsapir@multiverse.com>]

Indeed, the volvo turbos were cool. I had an 82 turbo coupe and an 85 turbo
wagon (intercooled). Kick a 4000q in the rear any day...if only they knew
how to corner, it would have been perfect.

harrison

William Elliott wrote:

> <<Someone is rallying a Volvo 240? What, they ran out of Sherman tanks?
> Incredible!>>
>
> Don't underestimate the 140/240 series!  Despite a seemingly inferior
> suspension, they seemed to do pretty well on the track against
> BMW 3-series.  My last one was an '83 Turbo Coupe (4sp/od)
> which I "helped" with a water-jacketed turbo and intercooler
> from a 740.  Added an S-knob and played with Mustangs!
>
> But God help you if the road was damp when the boost
> came on!
>
> Bill Elliott
> Volvoless in WI