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The Collector · 07-22-2003, 08:50 PM

Volvo has always built their cars to a certain degree of quality. Although they are not handsome in the eyes of everyone, their are some who greatly like the looks of a Volvo. But it is the mechanical parts in particular that are the best part. Our 1982 242 GLT cvoupe has 4 wheel disk brakes, 2.3 SOHC camshaft engine producing 136 horsepower, and a felling of safety that you always get driving a high quality machine like a Volvo. More importantly the engine's internals are all forged with the exception of the connecting rods. However, later on, these were made forged as well. This is part one of my ongoing series about Volvos. I like to think I know a little bit about them.

07-22-2003, 08:50 PM	#1
The Collector Regular User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: ALCATEL, Speed Touch, Home Posts: 6	Some Interesting Facts About Volvo Motorcars Volvo has always built their cars to a certain degree of quality. Although they are not handsome in the eyes of everyone, their are some who greatly like the looks of a Volvo. But it is the mechanical parts in particular that are the best part. Our 1982 242 GLT cvoupe has 4 wheel disk brakes, 2.3 SOHC camshaft engine producing 136 horsepower, and a felling of safety that you always get driving a high quality machine like a Volvo. More importantly the engine's internals are all forged with the exception of the connecting rods. However, later on, these were made forged as well. This is part one of my ongoing series about Volvos. I like to think I know a little bit about them.