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Toyota MR2 with a 600+ hp Volvo Inline-Five Goes 175 mph

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Toyota MR2 with a turbocharged Volvo inline-five

Joe Bristow and his third-generation Toyota MR2 attended Race Wars UK 2024. Joe won the 600-699 hp class in half-mile roll racing. His top speed during the event was 175 mph. Joe’s MR2 is powered by a turbocharged Volvo inline-five built by Joe with a Volvo M56 manual transmission and Quaife differential. The inline-five makes 635 hp and 736 Nm (542 lb-ft) of torque on 2.2 bar (31.9 psi) of boost and 99 RON fuel. Enjoy the racing in the video below.

Toyota MR2 with a turbocharged Volvo inline-five

Toyota MR2 with a turbocharged Volvo inline-five

Source: Volvo T5 Swaps aka VolvoT5Golf

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