Volvo manufactured the Volvo 200 series from 1974 to 1993. The Volvo 240 Turbo was introduced in 1982, with an intercooler and an oilcooler. The chassis was redesigned and is protected from rust. The body is enhanced with T5R rear spoiler; the bonnet is similar to that of its predecessor, the 240 GTL. The grille was redesigned and the windows of the Volvo 240 Turbo, tinted. The car has been equipped with white signal lamps in the front and black signal lamps at the rear. Fog lamps are also installed in the Volvo 240 Turbo for safety measures.

The Volvo 240 Turbo has an engine located in the front. It is a rear-wheel drive which can accelerate from 0-60 mph in just around 10 seconds, and has a top speed of 183.5 kmh. The engine that has been installed in the Volvo 240 Turbo is a B230 FK- Turbo T04, which generates about 150 Horsepower at 5400 RPM. The vehicle is programmed with the DTA injection system which optimizes use of fuel. The total displacement of the engine is 2131 cc, whereas it is equipped with a single overhead camshaft with four-cylinder, eight valves, that is, two valves per cylinder. The total torque generated by the engine is 149 ft-lbs at 3750 RPM. The compression ratio of the Volvo 240 Turbo is 7.5:1 and the bore x stroke ratio is 3.50 inches x 3.15 inches. The Volvo 240 Turbo has four-speed manual transmission. With a total weight of 1393 kg and dimension measuring 188.601 inches in length, 67.301 inches in width, and 57.501 in height; the car has seating capacity for four.

The broad wheelbase of 103.901 inches provides sturdy and safe rides. The interior of this coupe has comfortable seats, a carpeted floor, 3-pin seat belt for safety, a sun visor, a sunroof, dome and interior lights, and a wide dashboard.