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  • Polestar Cyan Racing team showcases a neat exclusive upgrade to a special Volvo model

    2016 Volvo S60 Polestar Art Car WTCC by Bernadotte & KylbergPolestar Cyan Racing unveiled the sweet Volvo S60 Polestar Art Car WTCC by Bernadotte & Kylberg. Especially created to be the star at the Volvo stands at Goodwood festival, the vehicle will also take part in the FIA World Touring Car Championship “Art Car Contest”.

    Completed by Polestar Cyan Racing driver Prince Carl Philip and his colleague Oscar Kylberg, the design impresses with two things: aggressive sporty stance and clean sharp lines. Of course, the exterior color scheme also catches the eye, but the overall enlarged body is somehow more noticeable.

    2016 Volvo S60 Polestar Art Car WTCC by Bernadotte & Kylberg

    Based on the V69 Polestar, the sporty sibling wears a light blue paint with darker blue graphics that are crossed by a yellow stripe. Representing sporty dynamics, the color scheme completely resembles the bodywork: big wheels, massive front and rear and lowered body.

    SEE ALSO: There’s always room for more Polestar updates. At least for Volvo’s XC90

    Well, if we have to be honest, the design is not that dynamic and detailed. We miss some more lines and curves here and there, and we wish that the present ones were somehow more expressive. Yes, performance is far more important, but what we see here is a team that tried its best to show some styling precision. And they could have done it better.

    2016 Volvo S60 Polestar Art Car WTCC by Bernadotte & Kylberg

    The road version, the V60 Polestar that also features some neat design tweaks and titanic amount of power will also be showcased at Goodwood show. In fact, it will run up the hill twice a day with Polestar Cyan Racing driver behind the wheel.

    2016 Volvo S60 Polestar Art Car WTCC by Bernadotte & Kylberg
    2016 Volvo S60 Polestar Art Car WTCC by Bernadotte & Kylberg
    2016 Volvo S60 Polestar Art Car WTCC by Bernadotte & Kylberg
    2016 Volvo S60 Polestar Art Car WTCC by Bernadotte & Kylberg
    2016 Volvo S60 Polestar Art Car WTCC by Bernadotte & Kylberg
    2016 Volvo S60 Polestar Art Car WTCC by Bernadotte & Kylberg
    2016 Volvo S60 Polestar Art Car WTCC by Bernadotte & Kylberg
    2016 Volvo S60 Polestar Art Car WTCC by Bernadotte & Kylberg
    2016 Volvo S60 Polestar Art Car WTCC by Bernadotte & Kylberg
    2016 Volvo S60 Polestar Art Car WTCC by Bernadotte & Kylberg

    Source: Polestar

  • Volvo Releases Details for the Polestar V60 Estate

    2016 Volvo V60 Polestar EstateVolvo Cars has finally announced the launch of the fastest car the brand has ever made: the agile Polestar V60 estate. With its stunning 367hp (269kW) this sweetie finishes the 0-100km/h (62mph) sprint in just 4.8 seconds and has a top speed of 279hp (155mph). Impressive, right?

    Also, the Polestar engineers have added bigger turbo, new conrods, camshafts, larger intakers and high-capacity fuel pump in order to boost the overall engine performance.

    History and additional details

    2016 Volvo V60 Polestar Estate

    As you might know, the first Polestar cars were launched back in 2014 as limited lineup to a limited market. Today, the lineup expands worldwide and the markets number has risen from 13 to 47.

    The latest family member, the V60 Polestar embraces the heritage of the new Volvo S60 Polestar TC1 and uses the same base chassis and engine, along with the whole building idea of the engineering team.

    SEE ALSO: Volvo Releases the Swedish Beasts: 2017 V90 and S90 Are Available For Order

    Also, the vehicle features a revised four-cylinder Drive-E unit with two liters fuel capacity, capable of producing the stunning 367hp and 470Nm. But despite the incredible performance rates, the fuel consumption is not that high: the vehicle offers 8.1l/km and 186 g/km of CO2. Sweet.

    2016 Volvo V60 Polestar Estate

    Some additional goodies include distinctive 20-inch lightweight alloys, Polestar-calibrated electro-assisted power steering and revised front brake disc of 371mm.

    Additional prices and details will be announced later this year, as the first deliveries are expected in the fourth quarter of 2016.

    Source: Volvo

  • Volvo Compares 855 T5-R and V60 Polestar

    Volvo-855-T5-R-and-V60-Polestar-THUMBVolvo 855 T5-R was officially unveiled 20 years ago, in 1994. The car was dedicated to performance and in fact was the first estate model from Volvo. To celebrate this anniversary, Polestar brought 855 T5-R together with its current heir: the mighty Volvo V60 Polestar, at the Huntington Beach in California. 855 T5-R featured a five-cylinder turbo-charged R5 2319 engine, which was capable of producing 240 hp (176 kW) and 330 Nm (244 lb-ft). The unit was coupled with a four-speed auto gearbox and featured a front-wheel drive.

    The 0-100 km/h acceleration sprint was covered by it in 7.0 seconds. The deceleration from 100 to 0 km/h happened in 45 meters, thanks to the front brakes including 1 piston calipers and 280 mm discs. The top speed of the car was 245 km/h.

    The chassis was specifically developed, thus making the car one of the fastest estate models of its time and an iconic performance vehicle. Suspension here included MacPherson Strut, Coil Springs, Hydraulic Shock Absorbers and Stabilizer Bar. Alloys were 17 inch and were fitted with 205/45 tyres.

    Unlike the 855 T5-R, which weighs 1600 kg, Volvo V60 Polestar is much heavier: 1834 kg. Another difference includes a R6 2953 cc engine, which is capable of a way more powerful output of 350 hp (257 kW) and 500 Nm (369 lb-ft). The unit is coupled with a six-speed auto transmission and features a 4-wheel dirve.

    Of course, the acceleration is faster with 2.1 seconds, while the deceleration is shorter with 11 meters, thanks to the 6 piston calipers and 371 mm discs. The top speed f the car is 250 km/h. In the suspension is featured again the MacPherson Strut and Coil Springs, but adds Polestar Öhlins Shock Absorbers and Carbon Fibre Clad Stabilizer Bar. The rims here are 20 inch and the tyres – in the dimension of 245/35.

    2014 Volvo S60 and V60 Polestar
    2014 Volvo S60 and V60 Polestar
    2014 Volvo S60 and V60 Polestar
    2014 Volvo S60 and V60 Polestar
    2014 Volvo S60 and V60 Polestar
    2014 Volvo S60 and V60 Polestar
    2014 Volvo S60 and V60 Polestar
    2014 Volvo S60 and V60 Polestar
    2014 Volvo S60 and V60 Polestar
    2014 Volvo S60 and V60 Polestar
    2014 Volvo S60 and V60 Polestar
    2014 Volvo S60 and V60 Polestar
    2014 Volvo S60 and V60 Polestar
    2014 Volvo S60 and V60 Polestar
    2014 Volvo S60 and V60 Polestar
    2014 Volvo S60 and V60 Polestar
    2014 Volvo S60 and V60 Polestar
    2014 Volvo S60 and V60 Polestar
    2014 Volvo S60 and V60 Polestar
    2014 Volvo S60 and V60 Polestar

    Source: Volvo 

  • Volvo Starts Production of S60 and V60 Polestar

    Volvo has already started production of the new S60 and V60 Polestar in the Torslanda factory plant. The first cars have left on their way to customers around the world.

    ”We are very happy to see the first ever complete production cars from Polestar be built in the Volvo factory. It is a satisfying result of many hours of work by the people of Polestar and Volvo behind this,” said Henrik Fries, S/V60 Polestar Technical Project Manager.

    ”We are delighted to see the first cars leave the factory and it has been an exciting journey together with Polestar to see these cars from the drawing board until the actual finalized product being produced with us on the factory line,” added Magnus Hellsten, Vice President Car Manufacturing Europe at Volvo Cars.

    A total of 750 cars will be produced of the S60 and V60 Polestar model this year, heading to customers in Canada, the Netherlands, Japan, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom and the USA.

    The new Volvo S60 and V60 Polestar features a thoroughly developed chassis with high performance dampers and brakes which in combination with four-wheel drive and a mighty turbocharged 6-cylinder engine creates a driver’s car for all year.

    2014 Volvo S60 and V60 Polestar
    2014 Volvo S60 and V60 Polestar
    2014 Volvo S60 and V60 Polestar
    2014 Volvo S60 and V60 Polestar
    2014 Volvo S60 and V60 Polestar
    2014 Volvo S60 and V60 Polestar
    2014 Volvo S60 and V60 Polestar
    2014 Volvo S60 and V60 Polestar
    2014 Volvo S60 and V60 Polestar
    2014 Volvo S60 and V60 Polestar
    2014 Volvo S60 and V60 Polestar
    2014 Volvo S60 and V60 Polestar
    2014 Volvo S60 and V60 Polestar
    2014 Volvo S60 and V60 Polestar
    2014 Volvo S60 and V60 Polestar
    2014 Volvo S60 and V60 Polestar
    2014 Volvo S60 and V60 Polestar
    2014 Volvo S60 and V60 Polestar
    2014 Volvo S60 and V60 Polestar
    2014 Volvo S60 and V60 Polestar

    Performance

    • 0-100 km/h – 4.9 sec
    • 0-200 km/h – 17.7 sec
    • Top speed 250 km/h (155 mph) – Electronically limited

    Chassis

    • Polestar Öhlins shock absorber system
    • Polestar bespoke rims, 8J x 20″ ET53 with 245/35R20 tyres

    Engine

    • 6-cylinder inline T6 engine, 2953 cc
    • 350HP (257 kW) at 5,700RPM
    • 500 Nm (369 lb-ft) at 2,800RPM
    • Rev-limiter 6,500RPM
    • New twin-scroll Borg Warner turbo
    • New intercooler
    • Polestar 2.5” stainless full-flow exhaust system with twin 3.5” tail pipes

    Weight

    • V60 Polestar: 1,822 kg (4,017 lbs)

    Transmission

    • AWF21 automatic gearbox with paddle shift system
    • Polestar transmission calibration for faster gearshifts, launch control and curve-hold functionality
    • Polestar Haldex calibration for more rear torque dynamic distribution
    • Polestar calibrated stability control system

    Brakes

    • Front: Polestar/Brembo 6 piston brake calipers
    • 371 x 32 mm ventilated and floating Brembo discs
    • Rear: 302 x 22 mm ventilated discs

    Source: Volvo

  • New Volvo V60 Polestar To Be Presented At Goodwood [VIDEO]

    Volvo-V60-Polestar-THUMBBrand New Volvo V60 Polestar is going to be officially premiered at the iconic Goodwood Festival of Speed. As we already know, the event will happen between 26th and 29th of June. If we compare it a motorsport garden party, then the festival will definitely be the largest in the world. The unique summer weekend will bring together an impossibly mix of cars, stars and motor sport royalty. Among them will be the new Volvo V60 Polestar, which is going to perform a number of hill runs during the festival and it will also be available at the exhibition area.

    What is specific about this car is that it includes a thoroughly developed chassis with high performance dampers and brakes. These come in combination with four-wheel drive and 350 hp (257 kW) which come from the turbo charged 6-cylinder engine.

    Developed from 17 years of motorsport experience, the new V60 Polestar, makes the 0-100 km/h sprint in just 4.9 seconds. The development of the car has been ongoing 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 mountain roads, o test tracks from the south of Europe to the frozen north of Sweden.

    The countries set to receive the S60 and V60 Polestar include Canada, Netherlands, Japan, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom and the USA. British racing driver Anthony Reid, who was a tough competitor for Volvo in the BTCC during the nineties, tested the Volvo at the Goodwood circuit earlier. You can see what he says about his experience in the video below:

    httpv://youtu.be/zs2NrKvqnDQ

    Video Source: YouTube

    Source: Volvo