{"id":55796,"date":"2026-11-11T14:40:52","date_gmt":"2026-11-11T13:40:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.italpassion.fr\/?p=55796"},"modified":"2026-11-04T14:12:09","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T13:12:09","slug":"after-spending-four-years-building-the-volvoghini-a-volvo-with-a-500-ch-lamborghini-v10-engine-hes-at-it-again","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.italpassion.fr\/en\/lamborghini\/apres-4-ans-a-creer-la-volvoghini-une-volvo-avec-un-moteur-v10-lamborghini-de-500-ch-il-recommence\/","title":{"rendered":"After four years of building the \u2018Volvoghini\u2019\u2014a Volvo with a 500 HP Lamborghini V10 engine\u2014he\u2019s at it again"},"content":{"rendered":"
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At first glance, there seems to be nothing that could connect an old Volvo station wagon to a Lamborghini<\/a>. The first, massive, boxy, and rustic, embodies Swedish ruggedness and precision. The other, sleek and sharp, embodies raw power and refined Italian sportiness. It probably took a particularly vivid imagination to conceive of installing a Lamborghini V10 in an old Volvo station wagon. Peter Bj\u00f6rck did just that\u2014twice!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Based in Sweden, Peter Bj\u00f6rck is best known for his work at BJP Race AB, a company specializing in components for engine tuning. Among his past projects is a turbocharged Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Volvoghini: A Bull's Heart in a Scandinavian Cabinet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first project that made him known in the scene was based on a 1975 Volvo 245 station wagon, which had a relatively conventional design, with a front-mounted engine and a manual transmission. The story begins in 2019. At that time, the car was still an old Swedish station wagon, powered by a Volvo B20 four-cylinder engine. Despite the upcoming transformation, the Volvo had to remain recognizable and retain its vintage station wagon appearance. The project was thus named Volvoghini<\/em>, an obvious portmanteau of Volvo and Lamborghini.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Peter setts his sights on a 5.0-liter naturally aspirated V10 from a Lamborghini Gallardo, but behind this fun idea lies a major mechanical undertaking, since an engine swap isn\u2019t something you can just wing. The engine compartment of the 245 was obviously not designed to accommodate a Lamborghini V10. The mounts need to be redesigned, the clearances adjusted, and a layout found that\u2019s compatible with the various accessories. The transmission presents another challenge. The choice fell on a six-speed BMW manual transmission. An interesting solution, but one that requires specific adaptation to the Italian V10, notably including a custom-made engine-to-transmission connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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After several years of work, the Volvoghini<\/em> is finally set to be completed in 2023. The advertised power output exceeds 500 HP. The car makes its public debut at Street Week Sweden 2023, a must-attend event on the Swedish tuning and drag racing scene. Peter, however, doesn\u2019t want it to be just a show car. The Volvoghini is used at automotive events and gatherings, such as hill climbs, where its relatively understated appearance contrasts with the power hidden under the hood. As for the sound\u2014it doesn\u2019t fool anyone!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another important milestone comes in 2025 with its certification by the Swedish Technical Inspection Authority and approval for road use. You can even use it to run errands!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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