--- title: "This 1975 Volvo 240 Is a Mid-Engine, Twin-Turbo Lambo V8 Underneath. And It’s Still AWD" date: "2026-10-05" modified: "2026-10-05" authors: - name: "Jerry Perez" job_title: "Deputy Editor" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/jerry-perez.md" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/this-1975-volvo-240-is-a-mid-engine-twin-turbo-lambo-v8-underneath-and-its-still-awd" categories: - "Builds" - "Culture" - "News" --- # This 1975 Volvo 240 Is a Mid-Engine, Twin-Turbo Lambo V8 Underneath. And It’s Still AWD ![]() *Screenshot \PeterBjorck screengrab  via YouTube\* Volvo and Lamborghini aren't often mentioned in the same sentence, but that's exactly what's happening here with [YouTuber]() Peter Bjorck, the creator of the Volvoghini. Scroll through his [Instagram](), and you'll see that he has a thing for mid-engined, Lambo V10-swapped Volvos. And not just any Volvo—old-school 240s—making his latest creation as silly as it is badass. Bjorck has been building and refining his 1975 Volvo 240/244 for several months, and in his latest episode, he sets out to correct a few gizmos plaguing the build. Though the car seems to run just fine and can even be [seen here]() doing a wheelie while launching it at the drag strip—where it ran an impressive 5.3-second one-eighth-mile run at 137 mph—there are a few ECU issues to sort out, as well as some ABS and electrical bits. He also had to rewire the MoTec ECU control unit for the all-wheel-drive system, and from the looks of it, the front wheels are now getting traction. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5W73xfaqkAg&t=657s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNPUdm5Uq2A A few more parts will make their way into the build, primarily made of carbon fiber, as Bjorck tries to keep the weight as close to 1,000 kilos as possible. Right now, it weighs 1,437 kilos (about 3,167 pounds), and most of that weight comes from the frame and the mighty twin-turbo V8 he plucked from a Lamborghini. If you peek at his Instagram or other YouTube videos, you'll see that he's also owned a Gallardo and an Audi R8. Good taste. What a cool build. *Got a tip? Email us at tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Jerry is responsible for upholding The Drive's ethos as an audience-first, enthusiast-driven car blog that serves up industry-leading news, reviews, culture, and motorsport coverage. Overseeing a staff of writers and editors from his home base in Indianapolis, he helps curate the site's daily rundown, as well as its medium- and long-term content strategies. Jerry joined The Drive in 2018 as a writer and worked as news editor and managing editor before becoming the deputy in 2023. As a lifelong car enthusiast and racing fan, Jerry believes that all cars are cool, but the people behind the machines are even cooler. This belief often gives The Drive a slightly different focus from most other car sites, where we explore the humanity behind the machines. When he's not obsessing over the day's biggest stories or hanging out at a race track, Jerry can be found behind the wheel of a car, most likely sharing a laugh with his teenage son or daughter. ### Author social links [Instagram]()