Volvo 240
Group 2 Class PRO Rally Car
Driver: Bill Malik
Co-driver: Christian Edstrom
1990 - Started rallying in the U.S. in Stock class
1991 - Won Stock class in California Rally Series
1992-94 - Ran partial seasons
1995-96 - Won So. Pacific Division, CRS titles; success in limited National schedule
1997 - Lead Group 2 at halfway point of National season; Lake Superior mechanicals
ended title hopes
1998 - Despite weight disadvantage to class VW GTI, 2nd in Group 2 points
DIMENSIONS & SPECIFICATIONS
Length: 4790mm
Width: 1707mm
Height: 1435mm
Wheelbase: 2640mm
Weight: 2882lbs.
Engine: Volvo B 230 EVO, 4 cylinder, 8-valve
2.3-liter with slide action;
Motec engine management system
with distributor-less ignition
Transmission: 4-speed close ratio gearbox with
2-plate clutch. Limited slip
differential clutch type or
torque sensitive depending on surface
Chassis: Volvo 242 seam welded with roll cage
Suspension: Front: Bilstein shocks with adjustable MacPherson
struts; upgraded lower control arms
Rear: Bilstein shocks with upgraded trailing arms
Steering: Volvo standard rack, modified with uniballs
Brakes: Front: Girling four-piston calipers with
263mmX24mm rotors
Rear: ATE two-piston calipers
with 28lmmX9.6mm rotors
Tires: Michelin Special Pilot Rally
Tires on 6" Compomotive wheels
Electrics/Lights: Motec wiring loom with
Hella/Bosch driving lights
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