Volvo 940 Rally car

[griston64]

I was down at Dumfries Volvo today to pick up some parts for my suspension rebuild.

I was very privileged to get a look at the 940 rally car that they are currently building. Thought to be the only one in the UK

I think it will be taking part in an event around Lockerbie on the 14th of May. I will deffo be going down to watch it in action

Great workmanship and that engine bay is stunning !!

IMG_2978.JPG

IMG_2979.JPG

IMG_2981.JPG

IMG_2983.JPG

IMG_2984.JPG

Thank's to Andy for letting me have a good look around and also for waiting for me to collect my suspension parts after my drive from Glasgow to Bradford

[griston64]

IMG_2985.JPG

IMG_2986.JPG

IMG_2987.JPG

[Jimsiss]

Motorbike throttle bodies?

[Clan]

Fabulous rally cars , not a lot stops them , hit a tree and snap it off and carry on :-)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9xAVanIGdM

[griston64]

Originally Posted by Jimsiss

Motorbike throttle bodies?

Not sure. Custom fuel rail so they may well have made something custom throttle body wise as well

[Laird Scooby]

Some great pics there Mark - nice to see they've gone n/asp and not turbo!

[griston64]

Cheers Dave

I was quite surprised not to see a turbo in there. They are still expecting 250bhp though. Engine has also been bored out to 2.4.New pistons rods etc.

I reckon It will sound pretty epic flying through the forests of Dumfries

[Laird Scooby]

Originally Posted by griston64

Cheers Dave

I was quite surprised not to see a turbo in there. They are still expecting 250bhp though. Engine has also been bored out to 2.4.New pistons rods etc.

I reckon It will sound pretty epic flying through the forests of Dumfries

I was kind of expecting an overbore to about 2.5L obviously new pistons etc, some head work, cam, bottom end balanced etc, can already see the 4-branch exhaust and single throttle body per pot and was thinking in terms of about 100bhp/L so again, 250bhp ish.

Makes sense going non-turbo, no lag, greater reliability (one less thing to go wrong) and while it may not make the all-out power of a turbo unit, i suspect it will be quicker overall on rally stages. Maybe on something like a race track, turbo would be the way to go but on a rally where they're going to be up and down through the box and need instant response after gear changes i can see the logic of n/asp - hope to see more pics as and when Mark!

[loki_the_glt]

Originally Posted by Clan

Fabulous rally cars , not a lot stops them , hit a tree and snap it off and carry on :-)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9xAVanIGdM

These maniacs will give Volvo drivers a bad name - how dare they travel at more than 30mph (50kph). And as for their style: hanging out the tail of the car. Shouldn't be allowed. Take their pipes andslippers away from them - IMMEDIATELY.

Plus, how do they keep the labradors safe?

(For those of you who find this post offensive - try reading it in a sarcastic manner.)

[Laird Scooby]

Superb!

Maybe my pipe and slippers should be confiscated too, i regularly get the wee beastie way above 30mph and the Labrador (Huskador at the time) has been replaced with a Rottweiler.