Volvo V60 Polestar – Automobiles Review

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

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

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.

Source: Polestar

June 23, 2016

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 Compares 855 T5-R and V60 Polestar

Volvo 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.

Source: Volvo

November 11, 2014

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.

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

June 25, 2014

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

Brand 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:

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Video Source: YouTube

Source: Volvo

June 23, 2014

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