O Volvo 240 / 242 Turbo é consagrado mundialmente como um marco definitivo da história automotiva. Equipado com 2.1L - 2.3L 'Redblock' Turbocharged I4 de 115 - 155 HP, conquistou uma legião de admiradores.

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Destaques Principais

• Established Volvo's gold-standard global reputation for automotive safety
• Legendary 'Flying Brick' 242 Turbo won the European Touring Car Championship in 1985
• Known to reliably surpass 500,000 to 1,000,000 km in everyday driving

História do Desenvolvimento e Legado

The development of the Volvo 240 / 242 Turbo (1974 - 1993) represents a watershed moment for Volvo and the automotive industry. Engineered in Sweden during the 1970s-1980s, this machine pushed the boundaries of speed, styling, and engineering. Its 2.1L - 2.3L 'Redblock' Turbocharged I4 paired with a 4-speed manual with Overdrive allowed it to reach 175 - 190 km/h with breathtaking acceleration (8.9s 0-100 km/h). Over the decades, it won countless accolades, inspired generations of drivers, and permanently cemented its reputation as a world-renowned icon.