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Nice Volvo

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Nice Volvo

Post by CJer »

Stolen from www.ausjeepoffroad.com

The RaceCar
Frame: Volvo C303
Chassie: Volvo V70 XC, 2001
Engine: Volvo D5254 Turbo (diesel)
Maximum power: 220-230 hp (165 kW), 400 Nm (295 lbf ft)
with 39 mm restrictor
Transmission: ZF 5-speed gearbox
Volvo C303 synchromesh transfer box
Axles: Special forged leaf spring from Rånäs, 300 mm movement
Bilstein 7100 Shock Absorbers, 14 "
Vacuum lock limited slip differential front/rear
Fueltank: 2 x 120 litres safety fuel cells
Wheels: Volvo C303 7,5x16"
Tyres: BF Goodrich LT265/75 R16
Navigation system: GPS, Trippmasters, Electronic computer
Length: 4733 mm
Width: 1860 mm
Gauge: 1540 mm
Wheel-base: 2900 mm
Weight (total): 2400 - 2500 kg
Maximum speed: 175 km/h
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Post by CJer »

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Post by JK »

Certainly whoops the arse of that crappy Audi in the latest 4WD Monthly...
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Post by bj on roids »

i saw this beast on PBB about a year back, (buildup shots)

how far back is the engine?
no flex?
the mall terrains are nice!!
looks a bit pretty to be flogging on the rocks
and hows going to all that effort for leaf springs?

but seriously i rate it and thinks its VERY COOL!

i just hate it cause its purty
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Post by Wooders »

Axles.....If I see that thing parked near my place, they'll be looking for new axles :twisted:
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Post by bj on roids »

Wooders wrote:Axles.....If I see that thing parked near my place, they'll be looking for new axles :twisted:


HAHAHA

thats a good call!! AWESOME!! :lol:
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Post by billsta »

bj on roids wrote:how far back is the engine?
no flex?


from the side view, it looks like its in the boot...
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Post by bj on roids »

HEHEHE
hands and mums dont count!!!
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