V70 Estate 400+ hp build

So I realise that many may not appreciate the direction of this project, but it is something I have wanted to do since I first saw the Volvo Estate in the BTCC in 1994. I'm building this in a way I think Mr Wilkinshaw would've looked and had a laugh while saying "that's cool".

Currently cutting-out the sheetmetal and replacing with a mid-mounted engine setup and a triangulated internal frame/cage for a central driving position....no passengers here. A carbon flat floor and diffuser will be installed once finished.

This will keep all the weight within the wheelbase and as close as possible to the roll-centreline. Obviously practicality is not a consideration...it is just to take to the track and have some fun and run some good lap times.

Still yet to decide whether I use the K24 engine/box or the Volvo engine/box. I need to decide to continue to progress.

Also taking painstaking measures to reduce weight....great lengths.

Goals as of now are to be under 1000kg, hopefully under 950kg. Lap time goals would be under 1:45 at SMSP and under 1:05 at Wakefield Park and will probably run it down the 1/4 (though I'm not a big fan of drag racing) and see how it goes.

timbo "Midmount rwd config? "

Yes, RWD. Basically the same transaxle setup as one would have on a normal front-drive, but sent to the rear-seat area. At the moment the rear of car is light enough that I can pick it up off the ground with no great trouble with my own hands

Jamest5r_

You can just take the complete sub frame set up and drop it in the rear, a good friend of mine did this in the UK, he also kept the front engine as well, I'll dig you up a few links if you want, however I think you're well capable of sorting it yourself

Correct. I will be using the rear subframe to line things up then create my own mounting system and suspension

Yes, I have seen his project. I really admire his ingenuity and motivation, especially when you see he is sometimes knee-deep in slushy leaves and rain. Also I think it is cool that someone so extravagant and adventurous chooses a brand of car that is so predicatable and understated. However, i think his direction and mine are somewhat aligned but mainly in a different direction, as I tend to work in a different way..

Finally a bit of progress. I have not forgotten about my project or given up. In fact, the pace of progress will begin to pick up.

My new turbo setup. It uses a Fabricators Warehouse turbo manifold and dump pipe setup. In this photo we have the Pulsar Gen2 GTX3071, all in v-band. The reason we went with v-band is it will allow us to change to a G30-770 if needed, as the “footprints” are interchangeable.

The drivetrain will be going in the back of the car, hence the long turbo manifold and unconventional exhaust layout