242 Turbo Evolution

1983 Volvo

C435

The 1983 Volvo 242 Turbo Evolution is a common C-class car in Forza Horizon 6, rated at 435 PI. Power comes from a turbocharged 2.1L inline-four producing 225 hp and 250 lb·ft of torque. Drive is sent to the rear wheels through a 5-speed gearbox.

Speed 5.0

Handling 3.8

Accel 4.0

Braking 3.1

Launch 3.6

Offroad 5.7

Specifications

Class: C · 435 PI
Rarity: Common
Layout: Front RWD
Engine: Turbo · I4 · 2.1L
Power: 225hp
Torque: 250ft·lb
Weight: 3,175lb
Front Weight: 54%
Gears: 5-spd
Top Speed: 143mph
Origin: Sweden
Calipers: #808080
Year: 1983
Credits: 30,000

Collections

Classic Rally

C class · Sport production class. This includes sports oriented saloons. Car class designates a car's performance level by taking into account grip, weight, and power.

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About the Volvo 242 Turbo Evolution

At 3,175 lb it carries about 14.1 lb per horsepower, with a 54% front weight balance, and tops out near 143 mph in stock form. It hails from Sweden, it plays as a rear-wheel drive car. Sport production class. This includes sports oriented saloons. Car class designates a car's performance level by taking into account grip, weight, and power.

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Dyno I4

Stock power & torque across the rev range — curve shape from the game's engine model, scaled to this car's peak figures.

Power 225 hp @ 5,549 Torque 250 lb·ft @ 4,323 Redline 6,000

Forza-recommended builds 3

Hand-tuned upgrade presets from the game's own dealers — applying replaces all installed parts.

Volvo 242 Turbo

Volvo 242 Turbo drift story preset

Stories Preset - VOL_242Turbo_83 (Takashiro Day Trip)

Takashiro Day Trip to make the care easier to handle offroad. Non Purchasable

Eliminator Preset - Volvo 242 Turbo - Level 3

Eliminator Preset, Not Purchaseable

Full specifications

Every value the game stores for this car, straight from the data files.

Identity11

Year: 1983
Make: Volvo
Model: 242 Turbo Evolution
Model (short): Volvo 242 Turbo
Media name: VOL_242Turbo_83
Class: C
Performance index: 435
PI (raw): 0.326
Car type: Production
Country: Sweden
Region: Europe

Classification & availability15

Rarity score (0-10): 0
Family - special: 2 Doors
Convertible: None
Unicorn: No
Arcade: No
Open cockpit: No
Open wheel: No
Base cost: 30,000 CR
Content ID: 99
Model ID: 1299
Hidden from Autoshow: No
Hidden from Auction House: No

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Has livery: No
Has race livery: No
Has car experience: No

Engine & drivetrain12

Engine config: Inline Engine
Cylinders: 4
Aspiration: Turbocharged
Displacement: 2,141 cc
Powertrain ID: 1
Engine placement: Front-engine
Drive type: RWD
Gears: 5
Peak power (sim): 1677.67
Peak torque (sim): 3.393
Redline (sim, rad/s): 628.3
Peak power RPM (sim, rad/s): 555.014

Performance - manufacturer spec5

0-60 mph: 6.1 s
0-100 mph: 16.2 s
Quarter mile: 14.62 s
Quarter mile speed: 95 mph
Top speed: 143 mph

Performance - in-game sim9

0-60 mph (sim): 6.883 s
0-100 mph (sim): 16.6 s
Quarter mile (sim): 15.2 s
Quarter mile trap speed (sim): 95.829 mph
Top speed (sim): 139.686 mph
Braking 60-0 (sim): 158.068 ft
Braking 100-0 (sim): 392.024 ft
Lateral g at 60 mph (sim): 0.807 g
Lateral g at 120 mph (sim): 0.826 g

Catalog ratings (0-10)8

Speed: 5.05
Handling: 3.75
Acceleration: 3.99
Braking: 3.09
Launch: 3.62
Offroad: 5.68
Min offroad perf: 0.38
Max upgrade wizard perf: 0.65

Weight, balance & traction7

Curb weight: 1,440 kg
Weight distribution (front %): 54 %
Front ride height: 0.225 m
Rear ride height: 0.244 m
Road traction: 0.585
Offroad traction: 0.581
Snow traction: 0.527

Tires & wheels9

Stock tire compound: Road
Tire brand: APR Performance
Front tire: 195/60 R15
Rear tire: 195/60 R15
Stock wheel: NULL
Caliper color (front): #808080
Caliper color (rear): #808080
Caliper angle (front): -1.571 deg
Caliper angle (rear): -1.567 deg

Aero11

Downforce front: 4.94
Downforce rear: 0.56
Longitudinal drag: 170.02
Vertical drag: 500
Lateral drag front: 270
Lateral drag rear: 230
Front downforce clamp: 140 kg
Rear downforce clamp: 260 kg
Downforce scale: 1
Drag scale: 0.95
Wing mask: 1

Physics (advanced)55

CarClassModifier: 0
Body material: Aluminum
SpeedLimiterID: 0
AutoSteerOverrideID: 2
FixListingRearFricScale: 1.35
FixListingNormSlip0: 0.5
FixListingNormSlip1: 1
FixListingSteerAngle0: 0.5
FixListingSteerAngle1: 1
BodyAeroAngleZeroDownforce: 45
BodyAeroWIForceScale: 0.69
TireAeroHackShouldApply: No

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TireAeroHackMinSpringLoad: 5
TireAeroHackMaxSpringLoad: 5
AIPlayerID: 0
SimPeakTorqueAngVel: 408.4
GameTorqueScale: 0.87
GameDownforceScaleOffroad: 1
IsPurchased: Yes
IsInstalled: Yes
GaugeID: -1
IsCarExperienceUnlocked: No
IsDrivable: Yes
LatFrontScalarMax: 1
LatFrontScalarClamp: 1
LatRearScalarMax: 1
LatRearScalarClamp: 1
LongAccelFrontScalarMax: 1
LongAccelFrontScalarClamp: 1
LongAccelRearScalarMax: 1
LongAccelRearScalarClamp: 1
LongBrakeFrontScalarMax: 1
LongBrakeFrontScalarClamp: 1
LongBrakeRearScalarMax: 1
LongBrakeRearScalarClamp: 1
IsCameraCollidable: No
UseBoxCameraCollision: No
PuddleScale: 0.931
AssistsTCSSlipDefTakeoff: 33
AssistsTCSSlipDefMoving: 0.3
AssistsTCSControlSpeed: Yes
AssistsTCSFullEffectFricDiff: 0.55
AssistsTCSFullSteerSlipScaleRWD: 1.6
AssistsTCSFullSteerSlipScaleFWD: 1
AssistsTCSFullSteerSlipScaleAWD: 1.6
DoNotAllowRemovalFromGarage: No
VisibleOnlyIfOwned: No
UseTireRigidBodies: No
UseMultiRaycastTireCollision: Yes
SprungForcesApplyToFullCarMass: Yes
Brake profile: Classic Rally
RaceMode: No
UseForcePropLongTorque: No
TurnOffHeadlightsInAutoShow: No
ShowDriverInExteriorCamera: Yes

FAQ

Quick answers about the 1983 Volvo 242 Turbo Evolution in Forza Horizon 6.

What engine does the 1983 Volvo 242 Turbo Evolution have?

A turbocharged 2.1L inline-four engine.

How much power does the Volvo 242 Turbo Evolution make?

225 hp and 250 lb·ft of torque in stock form.

What class and Performance Index is the 242 Turbo Evolution in Forza Horizon 6?

It runs in the C class with a Performance Index (PI) of 435.

Is the 242 Turbo Evolution RWD, FWD, or AWD?

rear-wheel drive (Front RWD layout).

What is the top speed of the 242 Turbo Evolution?

Around 143 mph in stock form, before tuning.

How much does the 242 Turbo Evolution cost in Forza Horizon 6?

30,000 CR at the Autoshow.