"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."—Official description[1]
The 1983 Volvo 242 Turbo Evolution - abbreviated as "Volvo 242 Turbo" - is a rear-wheel drive sports car by Volvo.
It appears in Forza Motorsport 3 as part of the Community Choice Classics Car Pack, and as standard in Forza Motorsport 4.
It returns in Forza Horizon 3 as part of the Duracell Car Pack, and appears as standard in all subsequent main series titles except Forza Motorsport (2023).
Synopsis[]
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, referring to the unique European specification hood.
It 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]
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 Community Choice Classics 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 5.3 Handling 3.8
Acceleration 6.6
Braking 3.8
Common
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D 312 |
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Unlock Requirements
Unlock:
Purchase from the car dealer for 21,000 CR | ||
Performance & Division
Division: Showroom Rally
Collection Tier:
Tier 1 - Common (+40)
Speed:
Top Speed: 142.1 mph (228.6 km/h)
1/4 Mile: missing data
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 6.100 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 16.218 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 150.3 ft (45.8 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 375.2 ft (114.4 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.98 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.92 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 Rally
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): 16.200 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 176.8 ft (53.9 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 432.5 ft (131.8 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.74 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.74 g | ||
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Speed 5.9 Handling 4.5
Acceleration 5.5
Launch 7.0
Braking 4.8
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C 512 |
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Unlock Requirements
Autoshow:
Purchase from the Autoshow for 45,000 CR Auction House:
Can be purchased or bid on through an Auction House listing | ||
Performance & Car Type
Car Type: Classic Rally
Rarity:
Common
Speed:
Top Speed: 140.7 mph (226.4 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 6.100 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 16.184 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 185.0 ft (56.4 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 454.1 ft (138.4 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.74 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.73 g | ||
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Speed 5.0 Handling 4.0
Accel 4.0
Launch 3.6
Braking 3.1
Offroad 5.5 |
C 548 |
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Availability
Autoshow:
Can be purchased from the Autoshow for 45,000 CR Wheelspin:
Possible Wheelspin or Super Wheelspin prize
Auction House:
Can be purchased or bid on through an Auction House listing
Seasonal:
This vehicle may appear as a listed item in the Forzathon Shop or as a Festival Playlist reward.
Forzathon Shop:
N/A Festival Playlist:
Series 11 (Autumn) - Speed Zone: "Green Hills" Series 25 (Winter) - "Rally Around" championship Series 36 (Autumn) - "Retro Reapers" championship | ||
Performance & Car Type
Car Type: Classic Rally Value: 45,000 CR
Rarity:
Common
Speed:
Top Speed: 139.7 mph (224.8 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 6.085 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 16.167 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 157.6 ft (48 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 391.5 ft (119.3 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.80 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.81 g | ||
Upgrade Preset - Drift
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Speed 8.4 Handling 4.9
Accel 5.5
Launch 5.9
Braking 6.1
Offroad 4.4 |
S1 827 |
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Availability
Autoshow:
Can be purchased from the Autoshow for 45,000 CR Wheelspin:
Possible Wheelspin or Super Wheelspin prize
Auction House:
Can be purchased or bid on through an Auction House listing
Seasonal:
This vehicle may appear as a listed item in the Forzathon Shop or as a Festival Playlist reward.
Forzathon Shop:
N/A Festival Playlist:
Series 11 (Autumn) - Speed Zone: "Green Hills" Series 25 (Winter) - "Rally Around" championship Series 36 (Autumn) - "Retro Reapers" championship | ||
Performance & Car Type
Car Type: Classic Rally Value: 45,000 CR
Rarity:
Common
Speed:
Top Speed: 207.4 mph (333.7 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 4.627 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 10.367 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 99.7 ft (30.4 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 251.3 ft (76.6 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 1.01 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 1.01 g | ||
Conversions[]
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Conversion - Engine |
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I6T - S60 R-Design |
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2.6L I6 - TT, 6.2L V8, 5.9L V8 - Racing |
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1.6L I4 - Turbo Rally, 3.2L I6, 6.2L V8 |
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3.2L I6, 1.6L I4 - Turbo Rally |
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3.2L I6, 1.6L I4 - Turbo Rally, Racing 3.0L I6T |
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Conversion - Drivetrain |
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AWD |
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AWD |
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AWD Drivetrain |
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AWD Drivetrain |
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AWD Drivetrain |
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Conversion - Preset |
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242 Turbo Evolution (Drift) |
Trivia[]
- Its hood and trunk cannot be opened in Forzavista mode.
- Players have to drive an upgraded Volvo 242 in the seventh chapter of the "Drift Club" Horizon Story series in Forza Horizon 4.
Gallery[]
Forza Motorsport 4
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Forza Horizon 4
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(Front)
Forza Horizon 4
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(Rear)
Promotional[]
Forza Motorsport 3
Forza Horizon 3
Forzavista[]
Interior
Forza Horizon 4
Forza Horizon 4
Dashboard
Forza Horizon 4
Forza Horizon 4
References[]
- ↑ "Duracell Car Pack" . forzamotorsport.net . Retrieved 05/22/2018.
- ↑ "History" . flathood.saliv8.com . Retrieved 05/22/2018.
| Volvo | |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 123GT |
| 1970s | 1800E |
| 1980s | 242 Turbo Evolution |
| 1990s | 850 R |
| 2000s | #24 S60 R · C30 R-Design · S60 R |
| 2010s | #33 S60 · #1 - #3 S60 STCC · C30 Polestar · Iron Knight · S60 Polestar · S60 R-Design · V60 Polestar · XC70 · XC90 R-Design |