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Polestar Releases Volvo S60 and V60 Polestar Scott McLaughlin Editions

Volvo S60 and V60 Polestar Scott McLaughlin Editions are going to be marketed throughout New Zealand. There will be only ten examples of these ultra limited edition cars. The vehicles are characterized by exclusive styling upgrades like the new black wheels, embroidered headrests with McLaughlin’s signature, colour-coded side skirts and etc. In other terms, the models are technically identical to the Volvo S60 and V60 Polestar.

McLaughlin is the most famous racer in Volvo’s Polestar Racing. He competes in the V8 Supercars where he has achieved four victories, ten podium finishes and ten pole positions and this is only the last season.

But when one buys the car, he or she will not only get to own it. They will get the opportunity to properly drive their Volvo S60 or V60 Polestar under McLaughlin’s tuition.

Polestar Upgrades

Chassis’ rigidity has been increased and features 80% stiffer springs. Combined with the Öhlins shock absorbers and 20” Polestar wheels, the cars will deliver great driving experience and at the same time comfortable.

Furthermore, the brake system was also updated. It features 371 millimetre ventilated front discs and six-piston Brembo calipers. This perfectly complements the increased performance. By the way the latter wasn’t; achieved only by engine tuning, but also via some aero changes.

Great aerodynamic effects have been achieved through new front splitters, which optimize the airflow underneath the car. There are also new rear spoiler and diffusor that increase downforce.

Engine

Volvo S60 and V60 Polestar Scott McLaughlin Editions are powered by a six-cylinder turbocharged T6 engine. The unit has undergone extensive modifications and includes new twin-scroll turbo and intercooler. It is capable of producing 350hp (257 kW) at 5700 rpm and 500 Nm (369 lb-ft) already at 2800 rpm. The engine is linked to a 2.5” stainless steel exhaust system that also contributes for the throaty engine sound.

The drivetrain is coupled with a six-speed automatic gearbox with new paddle shift system. Combined with the Haldex four-wheel drive system, the result is 0-100 km/h acceleration time covered in just 4.9 seconds. The top speed is limited to 250 km/h.

Scott McLaughlin Detailing

The cabin features new details, materials and Polestar colors. This is visible throughout the numbered plaque in steering wheel décor inlay steering wheel as well as the seats with embroidered headrests with Scott’s signature.

The exterior is characterized by Scott McLaughlin Limited Edition exterior badges, colour-coded side skirts, black wheels and grille surround.

Source: Polestar

June 26, 2015

Volvo Polestar S60 and V60 Revealed

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They are here! The new (ice) cool Volvo S60 and V60 Polestar machines that is. These two crowd-pleasers have drawn inspiration from the C30 and S60 Concept cars and the Australian S60 Polestar and are to mark “the start of an extended Polestar production model range.” Yes please.

So what are these for?

Not a fan of the M3? Go for the underdog then; or for that slightly bigger underdog, the V60. The point is, there will always be some appeal in the non-mainstream.

Are they any good though?

Of course they are. Well, not 444 hp (BMW M3) good, but still packing a punch.Keep in mind that we are talking about a T6 (six-cylinder) engine that still puts out 350 hp at 5700 rpm and the amazing 500 Nm of torque at barely 2800 rpm. That power is sent to all fours through the Polestar developed Haldex all-wheel drive system and the six-speed automatic gearbox. No wording on anything with a stick, just paddle shifts. As a result the Polestars propel themselves from 0 to 62 mph in just 4.9 seconds and have a limited top speed of 155 mph

It’s not just sheer grunt though. The Polestar boffins have worked on the chassis, making the springs 80% stiffer than the standard ones on the S60 R-Design. Inside of them, they have slid high-performance Öhlins shock absorbers to cope with the stresses. A highlight of handling are also the front 371 mm brake disks with six-piston Brembo calipers on them. Minor aerodynamic tweaking has also been at play when developing the Polestar S/V 60 (as the teaser suggested). The ones with the most keen eyes will notice the subtle front splitter, the rear spoiler and the diffusor at the lower end.

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Here’s a list that bares it all:

Full Technical Specification

Performance

0-62 mph 4.9 sec

0-124 mph 17.7 sec

Top speed 155 mph – Electronically limited

Chassis

Polestar Öhlins shock absorber system

Polestar bespoke rims, 8×20” ET53 with 245/35R20 tyres

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

Weight

V60 Polestar: 1822 kg

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

371×32 mm ventilated and floating Brembo discs

Rear: 302×22 mm ventilated discs

Source: Volvo

November 26, 2013

Volvo S60 Polestar revealed at Gothenburg City Race

Volvo S60 Polestar is the latest concept road-car created by Polestar. It is based on the S60 model of Volvo and it is going to take part in the 2012 season in the new Swedish racing series TTA – Racing Elite League.

Furthermore, there has been developed not only a race-car model, but also a street-version. The official launch of the vehicle already happened few days ago at the third race round of the TTA series held at Polestar’s home track in downtown Gothenburg, Sweden.

Polestar focuses on the development and competition in racing. The development and marketing of performance products for Volvo cars are based on the experience from racing. Polestar started research and evaluation-program to collect and compile vehicle data from the S60 platform, and eventually ended up creating the following product.

In fact, Volvo S60Polestar is very strong Volvo with great potential for motorsport applications and also an almost ideal platform for a road-going performance car. We all know that Volvo bodies are strong and have solid designs, which make them ideal for building race cars.

S60 Polestar is to a great extent based on standard Volvo S60 T6 components. It is another result motorsport and performance experience in combination with in-depth knowledge about the car and its technology.