INFO GUIDE: 1978 - 1981 Volvo 240 Series 242 GT - classicregister
The 242 GT was a special edition (sports oriented) version of the 240 series, available only in 2-door sedan in limited markets from 1978 through to 1981.
1979 Volvo 242 GT - Bring a Trailer
The car is powered by a rebuilt 2.1L inline-four paired with a four-speed manual transmission with electric overdrive, and equipment includes a GT-specific flat hood, 15″ Virgo wheels, air conditioning, a sunroof, an IPD sport exhaust, and an aftermarket JVC stereo.
Volvo 200 Series - Wikipedia
242 GT (1978–80, until 1981 in Australia): Sport model with tuned sport suspension and a fuel injected engine. All US models were Mystic Silver metallic with black and red racing stripes going from the hood to the side to the trunk.
1980 Volvo 242 GT 4-Speed - Bring a Trailer
This 1980 Volvo 242 GT is powered by a fuel-injected 2.1L inline-four mated to a four-speed manual transmission with overdrive. The car is finished in silver over black corduroy upholstery, and it features a black grille, 15″ Virgo alloy wheels, Bilstein dampers, an aftermarket cat-back exhaust system, and an R-Sport instrument cluster.
1979 Volvo 242 GT for sale - Davidsclassiccars.com
Up for Bidd is my 1979 242 GT with 177k original miles. This as an excellent example of a rare car and this GT is in above average condition. The motor is strong and runs very well, I would drive it anywhere.
Rare Rides: A 1979 Volvo 242 GT, Ready for Sports Driving
Apr 2, 2020 · From long ago and now largely forgotten, it’s the 1979 Volvo 242 GT. The 200 Series was an immensely important one for Volvo as a small and independent car manufacturer. A new, modern entry into the midsize market, the 200 entered production in 1974.
35-Years-Owned 1979 Volvo 242 GT - Bring a Trailer
This 1979 Volvo 242 GT was acquired by the seller in 1988 and it now shows 395k miles. Powered is provided by a 2.1-liter inline-four paired with a four-speed manual transmission with electric overdrive, and the car is finished in black over a black and gray interior.
Volvo 242 Market - CLASSIC.COM
The Volvo 242 was a variant of the Volvo 200 Series that debuted for the 1975 model year. The 242 was built in a coupe body style, and was available with Volvo's 'Red Block' engine, which was an inline four ranging from 1.8L to 2.3L in displacement.
Volvo 242 GT Specs, Performance, Comparisons - Ultimate Specs
Explore the Volvo 242 GT 1978, 1979, 1980 detailed specs, including 0-60 mph times, horsepower, and handling data. Get all the Info.
1980 Volvo 242GT: A Double-Edged Sword for Volvo - Autoweek
May 23, 2004 · Measured against other European sport sedans of the era, the 242GT is a step behind, but it is more capable than its American contemporaries. Body roll and understeer crop up when the car is...