Volvo 240 Turbo Group A
The Flying Brick That Conquered Europe
Boxy, brutal, and fast — the Volvo 240 Turbo became one of the most surprising Group A champions of the 1980s. With its turbocharged powerplant and relentless reliability, it took the fight to BMW and Rover, claiming the 1985 European Touring Car Championship in dominant fashion.
"People laughed when they saw a Volvo on the grid — they weren’t laughing when it passed them."Gianfranco Brancatelli
At GDM Motors, we faithfully recreate this Group A icon. Using an original Volvo 240 shell, each build is stripped, strengthened and assembled with precision — every component matching the official FIA homologation sheet. From the signature boost lag to the sharp handling, this is Group A, Swedish-style.
Technical Specifications
2.127cc – inline 4 cylinder/B21ET – 340hp
5 speed close ratio gearbox – Limited Slip Differential with oil cooling
Completely restored and reinforced bodywork with fully welded safety roll cage, according to FIA safety standards
330mm front brake discs, 304mm rear discs, 4-pot racing brake calipers
Pedal box with dual brake cylinders and adjustable brake bias
Bespoke wiring harness, 100L safety fuel cell, automatic fire extinguisher system
Integrated air jacks
Advanced suspension with reinforced wheel linkages and specific developed shock absorbers, springs and torsion bars, adjustable suspension geometry
Center lock light alloy racing wheels 9x17” with racing tires
FIA Historical Technical Passport
Built 100% to FIA Appendix K and the official Volvo Group A homologation sheet.
In the Workshop
Every GDM-built 240 Turbo is a tribute to Swedish engineering and Group A history. Our craftsmen recreate each detail — from the turbo plumbing to the iconic intercooler layout — with surgical precision.
Model History
Volvo 240 Turbo Group A
When Volvo entered Group A racing in the early 1980s, few expected the conservative Swedish brand to become a touring car giant. But with Eggenberger Motorsport behind the wheel — and the boost turned up — the 240 Turbo quickly earned respect.
In 1985, the Volvo 240 Turbo won the European Touring Car Championship, defeating established rivals like BMW and Rover. Known affectionately as “The Flying Brick,” its mix of straight-line speed, solid handling, and tank-like durability made it one of Group A's most unforgettable challengers.
THE FLYING BRICK, because aerodynamics aren’t everything
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