Volvo 242 Parts

Volvo 242 is the unique two-door coupe model of the famous Volvo 200 series that was manufactured between 1974 and the early 1980s, and more than 242,000 of these pieces were brought out. Based upon the P-series of Volvo, the 242 is mechanically compatible with the 240-series sedans and wagons with their durable unibody construction, front-engine rear-wheel drive design, and primary mechanical equipment. It measures a 104.3-inch wheelbase, circa 67.3-inch width, and 56.3-inch height, which attributes to being a compact-to-mid-size and solid in its design, driven by safety priority coupe. Powertrains were either Volvo in-line 4L (among the world) Redblock family, which also covered 2.3L as well as 2.0L (B20, B21, B23, B230, carbureted and fuel-injected, essential steel regardless, manual or automatic 4- or 5-speed manual, 3- or 4-speed auto). A precise rack-and-pinion system was applied in steering, with power assist on the higher trims. The crumple zones, dual circuit braking, reinforced door beams, and optional ABS in later years were their usual safety engineering. An outstanding example of the variability of the platform is the 242 turbo evolution model, which provided a motorsports-ready sports set using a 2.1L turbo charged B21FT engine operating on performance enhancements. Although the 240 series is more interested in supporting the replacements and components, it manages to remind us that 242 was an existing model that was capable of being a modular system capable of many functions and was serviceable as well. A mixture of Swedish safety, long-term trustworthiness, and ease of engineering, the Volvo 242 stands as an icon in old automobiles and through the enclaves of performance tuner circles as well.