My T5R is a 1996 Tom Walkinshaw Racing Edition in Pearlescent Green and it is an Auto. I bought the car in 1999 as a fast road car - but it wasn't long before the track bug bit and the spanners came out. I decided in 2001 to make the car into a project touring car replica type affair - and subsequantly took it off the road.

I have spent my spare time and cash ever since working on the car as a project track day weapon, developing the engine, braking and handling, and adding a selected few BTCC graphics to finish the exterior look.

In the summer of 2005 the car was featured in Track & Race Car magazine, along with several other touring Volvos. You can see the article by clicking here. In September 2006 the car was featured again, this time for an article called "Buy before it dies" - which featured several cars which the magazine considers future classics.

The Modifications list stands as follows (Spring 2009):-

Engine / Transmission

• Powerflex Top Engine Mount
• Forge Motorsport 0.7Bar Actuator
• Kalmar Union Re-Circ Valve bypass kit
• Forge Motorsport Dump Valve
• BMC F1 Performance Air Filter
• Kalmar Union Straight-through Exhaust
• Heat Wrap for Induction Pipes
• Crankcase Breather system with Catch Tank
• FSE Motorsport Spec Fuel Pump
• FSE Rising Rate Fuel Pressure Regulator
• MTE Performance ECU Upgrade (Stage 2)
• Blitz SBC-ID Sequential Boost Controller
• MOCAL Transmission Oil Cooler

Handling

• Kalmar Union Strut Brace
• Powerflex Suspension Bushes
• LEDA 24-Point adjustable Suspension
• Dunlop Race Slicks / Wets
• IPD Uprated Rear Anti-Roll Bar
• BBS Race Wheels (2 Sets) 8 x 18"

Braking

• AP Racing Big Disc Brakes Conversion
• Braided Hoses & DOT 5 Fluid

Interior / Instruments / Styling

• SMITHS Professional Boost Guage (0-1.5bar)
  
• Custom Cages CL2 Roll Cage
• Corbeau Sprint Race Seats
• Luke 4-point harnesses  
• Aluminium Race Interior - GVW = 1440kg
• Roof Mounted High Gain Antenna
• Zero2000 Fire Extinguisher System (Plumbed In)
• FIA Spec Battery Cut-Off Switch
• Quick-release charger socket for battery maintenance
• Roof Rails Removed and replaced with OE trim
• Wheel Arches rolled to accomodate wheels