0-60 in just 4.7 seconds, Complete Polestar bespoke vehicle set-up, Limited Edition S60 and V60 Polestar
Developed from 17 years of motorsport experience, and sharing DNA with the 508hp Volvo S60 Polestar Concept Car, the first production road cars from Polestar are coming to the U.S. market - the S60 and V60 Polestar. There will be a limited number available for sale, only 120 in total. These 345hp models excel in performance hitting 0-60 in just 4.7 seconds, with an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph.
”We have continued our work to create a true driver’s car which is not limited only to a few specific driving conditions, but enjoyable on everything from your favorite winding roads to taking the family for a long journey, no matter summer or winter. And in my view, we have gotten very close to our goals, something that of course is best experienced first-hand behind the wheel,” said Robert Dahlgren, Polestar racing and test driver.
These fully-loaded, limited edition models will be available to order in the spring, for deliveries later this fall. The available colors will be Black Sapphire metallic or Rebel Blue, choices that really let these dynamic performance models shine.
All-year performance: The car is based on the latest generation Volvo S/V60 and marks the start of an extended Polestar production model range. Development of the car has been on-going over the past years, picking up from the C30 and S60 Concept cars and the Australian S60 Polestar. Thousands of development kilometres have been driven on twisty mountain roads, on the Autobahn and test tracks from the south of Europe to the frozen north of Sweden.
Chassis: Upgrades include modifications made to increase rigidity of the chassis to cater for the 80% stiffer springs relative to the standard S60 R-Design. These changes combined with the tailored high performance Öhlins shock absorbers and 20” Polestar wheels results in a precise, yet comfortable, driving experience.
Brakes; The brake system has undergone substantial modifications. Most visible are the 371 millimetre ventilated front discs and six-piston Brembo calipers, guaranteeing a high level of braking performance.
Aerodynamics: To reflect the increased performance of the S60 and V60 Polestar, positive aerodynamic effects have been achieved through subtle, yet efficient, modifications based on data from tests in the Volvo Cars wind tunnel. The changes are visible with the front splitters, optimising the airflow underneath the car, as well as a new rear spoiler and diffusor, increasing downforce.
Engine: The six-cylinder turbo-charged T6 engine has undergone extensive development with a new twin-scroll turbo and intercooler to produce 350 HP/257 kW at 5700 rpm and 500 Nm/369 lb-ft already at 2800 rpm. The engine breathes through a 2.5” stainless steel exhaust system, making for a throaty engine note.
Transmission The six-speed automatic gearbox features a new paddle shift system that together with the Polestar developed Haldex four-wheel drive system takes the car from 0-62 mph in just 5 seconds and to a limited top speed of 155 mph. The gearbox as well as the four-wheel drive system and traction control system has been recalibrated in order to provide an active driving experience and maximum grip in all situations.
Engine: 6-cylinder inline T6 engine, 2953 cc, 350 hp @ 5700 rpm, 500 Nm (369 lb-ft) @ 2800-4750 rpm Max 6500 rpm, New twin-scroll Borg Warner turbo, New intercooler, Polestar 2.5” stainless full-flow exhaust system with twin 3.5” tail pipes.
