1982 Volvo 240 Turbo Group A Replica
Volvo 240 Series
Volvo 240 Series•
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Chassis No.: YV1AX882XD2226992
€74,750 EUR | Sold
- Property from the collection of a Gentleman Driver
- One of 505 'homologation specials'
- Recent professional build to correct FIA Group A specification
- 2.1-litre engine producing 335hp
- Build costs circa €150,000
- Ready to race
- 1 of 505 'homologation specials'
- Recent professional build to correct FIA Group A specification
- 2.1-litre engine producing 335hp
- Build costs circa €150,000
- Ready to race
We're pleased to announce that since photography this car has been fitted with the more desirable and more expensive (FIA-approved) BBS wheels for the next owner.
We're pleased to announce that since photography this car has been fitted with the more desirable and more expensive (FIA-approved) BBS wheels for the next owner.
1982 Volvo 240 Turbo Group A Replica
Chassis no. YV1AX882XD2226992
GRC Sport 003
This faithful replica of Volvo's Group A 'Flying Brick' cars was built as part of the cooperation between GRC Sport and former Swedish professional driver Per Gunnar Andersson.
Despite its boxy appearance and anything-but-sporty image, the Volvo 240 competed successfully in touring car racing in the 1980s. In 1983, Volvo produced 505 'homologation specials' equipped with a larger turbocharger and other performance-enhancing components. Almost all were exported to the USA, where they were stripped of their Group A components and sold as road cars; Group A regulations stipulated a minimum number of cars to be produced, but not necessarily sold. In Group A specification, the 240 Turbo weighed 1,065kg and its turbocharged 2.1-litre engine produced around 350hp.
Despite its unpromising appearance, the 240 Turbo proved to be a successful competitor, winning the Zolder round of the 1984 European Touring Car Championship. This large, brick-like 240 Turbo was not as agile as some of its rivals, but it was fast in a straight line and could reach 260 km/h on fast circuits such as Monza, Hockenheim, and Bathurst. It was also very reliable.
Volvo withdrew from Group A at the end of the year. Only two of the original 505 cars survive, one of which is in the Volvo Museum.
The car offered here, 003, the third built by renowned Belgian specialist GRC Sport, was purchased in the USA by its current owner, who had it completely restored and professionally prepared to exact Group A specifications, regardless of expense. It is effectively 'new' and was built in 2021 to the FIA-homologated specification for this model. Clearly, great effort has gone into getting every last detail right, and the cost of this rebuild, completed in June 2021, is estimated at around €150,000.
The cabin has no complicated dashboard, just a rev counter and a turbo boost gauge. The gear lever is ideally positioned for easy shifting, as are the pedals. We are told that its relatively long wheelbase makes this car easy to control, while its turbo delivers dazzling acceleration. Spectators trackside will love the flames shooting from its side-exit exhaust!
The fully prepared engine produces 335hp and could easily be pushed to 350hp, giving the car very high speeds; but its real strength compared to its competitors is its braking performance. An identical car, also built by renowned Belgian specialist GRC Sport—the 'Nordica Replica'—recently made a successful start to its racing career when Marc Duez took second place at Spa-Francorchamps in the 2021 Belcar Championship.
This exciting Volvo 240 Turbo, race-ready and awaiting its FIA passport, would be perfect for historic racing enthusiasts who want to own a unique sporting icon and enjoy its performance.
Please note that this lot will be subject to additional VAT on the hammer price.
1982 Volvo 240 Turbo Group A Replica
Chassis no. YV1AX882XD2226992
GRC Sport 003
Following cooperation between former Swedish professional driver Per Gunnar Andersson and GRC Sport, this faithful copy of Volvo's Group A 'Flying Brick' race car was created.
Despite its boxy appearance and non-sporting image, the Volvo 240 competed successfully in touring car racing in the 1980s. In 1983 Volvo produced 505 'homologation specials' equipped with a larger turbocharger and other performance modifications. Almost all of these cars were exported to the USA, where they were stripped of their Group A modifications and sold as standard road models (Group A rules stipulated the minimum number produced, not sold). In Group A specification, the 240 Turbo weighed 1,065kg and its turbocharged 2.1-litre engine produced approximately 350bhp.
Despite its unpromising appearance, the 240 Turbo proved to be a successful competitor, winning the Zolder round of the European Touring Car Championship in 1984. A large car lacking the agility of some of its rivals, the brick-like 240 Turbo was fast in a straight line and capable of reaching around 260km/h on faster circuits such as Monza, Hockenheim, and Bathurst. It was also very reliable.
Volvo quit Group A racing at the end of the year. Only two of the original 505 cars survive, one of which is in the Volvo Museum.
The car offered here, 003—the third car built by GRC Sport—was purchased in the USA as a restoration project by its current owner, who has had it professionally and fully restored and prepared to exact Group A specifications, with no expense spared. The car is effectively 'new' and was built in 2021 to the FIA homologation specification for this model. It is clear that a great deal of effort went into getting the details right. The cost of the build is estimated at around €150,000, and preparation was completed in June 2021 by renowned specialists GRC Sport in Belgium.
Inside, there is no complicated dashboard, just the essential rev counter and turbo boost gauge. The gear lever is ideally positioned for easy shifting, as are the pedals. We are told that its relatively long wheelbase makes this an easy car to control, while the turbo gives it sparkling acceleration. Spectators around the racetrack will love the flames shooting from the side-exit exhaust! The fully prepared engine produces 335bhp (and could easily be pushed to 350bhp), making the car very fast, but reportedly its real strength against the competition is its braking performance.
Built and finished by renowned Belgian specialist GRC Sport, an identical car from the same racing stable—the 'Nordica Replica'—recently began its successful competition career, with Marc Duez taking second place at Spa-Francorchamps in a round of the 2021 Belcar Championship. Race-ready and awaiting its FIA passport, this exciting Volvo 240 Turbo is a perfect choice for historic racing enthusiasts wanting to own and enjoy the performance of a unique racing icon.
Please note this lot will be subject to additional VAT on the hammer price.
Cost
308,533 AED
