The 1983 Volvo 242 Turbo Evolution is a sports car that debuted in Forza Motorsport 3 as part of a downloadable car pack. It also appears in Forza Motorsport 4 and in a downloadable car pack for Forza Horizon 3.
The 242 Turbo Evolution is a limited run of turbocharged models that were sold in 1983 for Group A homologation. It was exclusively sold in North America, where it is known as the 'Flatnose' by car enthusiasts as its hood was only present on European models.
Description
"When you think Volvo, the first thought to come to mind may be of safety and reliability. However, this race-bred homologation special should also inspire thoughts of performance that drove a half a decade of Group A racing. The 242 Turbo Evolution, also known as the Flatnose for its unique sheet metal, sports a large Garret turbocharger with intercooler as well as special springs and ventilated brakes. The 500 models created were almost all sold in the U.S., with some 30 models sent back to Europe to go racing. This is one brick that really flies."—Forzamotorsport.net[1]
Statistics
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Speed 4.9 Handling 4.2
Acceleration 4.4
Launch 4.7
Braking 4.1
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E 212 |
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Required DLC:
Requires the Jalopnik Car Pack | ||
Unlock Requirements
Car Dealer:
Purchase from the car dealer for 7,500 CR | ||
Performance & Body Style
Body Style: missing data
Speed:
Top Speed: missing data
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): missing data
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): missing data
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): missing data 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): missing data
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): missing data
120 mph (193 km/h): missing data | ||
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Speed 4.5 Handling 3.9
Acceleration 6.2
Launch 6.2
Braking 3.9
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D 297 |
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Unlock Requirements
Car Dealer:
Purchase from the car dealer for 5,000 CR | ||
Performance & Body Style
Body Style: Sports Car
Speed:
Top Speed: 145.3 mph (233.8 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 6.100 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 16.200 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 140.6 ft (42.9 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 388.3 ft (118.4 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.77 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.73 g | ||
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Speed 5.2 Handling 4.8
Acceleration 6.7
Launch 6.8
Braking 4.9
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C 512 |
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Required DLC:
Requires the Duracell Car Pack | ||
Unlock Requirements
Autoshow:
Purchase from the Autoshow for 45,000 CR
Auction House:
Can be purchased or bid on through an Auction House listing
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Performance & Championship
Championship: Classic Racers
Speed:
Top Speed: 141.3 mph (227.4 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 6.100 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 16.217 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 175.4 ft (53.5 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 430.3 ft (131.2 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.74 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.74 g | ||
Characteristics
The 242 Turbo Evolution is based on a light rear-wheel drive platform that only weighs 2141 lb (971 kg) and has a front weight distribution of 54%. The B21FT codenamed engine is a 2.1 litre inline-four with an overhead camshaft and turbocharging. It offers 225 hp (168 kW) and 250 ft·lb (339 N·m) of torque, and is paired with a five-speed manual transmission.[2]
Conversions
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Conversion - Engine |
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3.0L I6 Turbo (Volvo S60 R-Design) - D 372 |
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1.6L I4 - Turbo Rally - C 535 3.2L I6 - C 533 6.2L V8 - C 555 |
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Conversion - Drivetrain |
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AWD - D 331 |
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AWD - C 523 |
Driving Characteristics
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Trivia
- In Forza Motorsport 4 and Forza Horizon 3, the 242 Turbo Evolution does not feature any aspiration conversions for its stock engine.
References
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