By now you've seen the teaser footage and heard of the claims. Now, it's finally here.
Yes, a 500 horsepower Volvo.
Here's the lowdown on this unbelievable machine. Today the vehicle made its debut at the Gothenburg City race in Sweden. How fitting. As of NOW the S60 Polestar is a one-off concept, which was produced for a client. However, according to sources, Volvo is awaiting "market response" to see if it would make sense to actually produce for mass consumption. Can't blame them as this is not the bread and butter of its business.
That means YOU have to speak up and vocalize your thoughts in the comments below.
Let me briefly run through the details.
Originally rumors said the powerplant would be sourced from the XC90's V8 -- WRONG! The Polestar uses a heavily modified version of the S60's forced-induction inline six motor, which results in an ungodly 508 horsepower and 424 lb.-ft. of torque.
Coupled with this engine is a six-speed MANUAL gearbox and the company claims a zero to 60 time of 3.9 seconds.
In addition the vehicle has, predictably, been lowered, widened and reinforced the chassis, equipped the S60 Polestar with a Brembo big brake kit, and modified the suspension.
The exterior gets a much needed body kit that provides more room for the wider track front/rear. Note: the larger fenders, front clip, rear diffuser, side skirts and large diameter wheels.
Its interior gets the obligatory Alcantara treatment for most touchpoints -- steering wheel, shifter, seats -- and Polestar-specific seats.
All things considered, we're a little curious what YOU think about the Volvo S60 Polestar. Is it a STUD or a DUD? Is it ready for prime time?
Volvo's one-off S60 Polestar's specs follow:
Technical specification
Performance
- 0-100 km/h 3.9s
- Top speed more than 300km/h
Engine
- Volvo T6 inline six (B6304T4)
- 508 hp @ 6500rpm
- 575Nm @ 5500rpm
- Max rpm: 7100
- Modified cylinder head and combustion chambers
- Modified inlet manifold and air intake
- Special manufactured conrods
- Garret 3171 turbo
- Ferrita 3.5” stainless steel exhaust system
Drive train
- Reinforced M66C (close ratio) manual 6-speed gear box.
- Haldex E-LSD in rear
- Haldex Gen4 XWD
Chassis
- Tires 265/30R19
- Rims Polestar 9,5X19”
- Chassis lowered 30mm
- Öhlins 3- way shock absorbers
- Reinforced anti-roll bar front and rear
- Track width increased 20 mm front and 40 mm rear
- Polestar-tuned EHPAS steering
- Stabilising X- members, front and rear.
- Modified control-arms with uniballs front and rear.
- Reinforced bushings in sub-frame and control-arms
- Modified engine mounts
Weight
- Total weight 1640kg and optimized weight distribution
Brakes
- Front Polestar-Brembo 6 piston calipers, 380 mm ventilated discs
- Rear Polestar-Volvo calipers, 302 mm ventilated discs
- Brake cooling air intakes from front
Aerodynamics
- Based on tests in Volvo’s wind-tunnel
- Lowered front splitter and larger rear spoiler to reduce high speed lift
- Carbon fiber diffusor
- Body 20 mm widened front and rear
Interior
- Polestar designed seats with increased support. Alcantara on all functional areas steering wheel, gear knob, and seats to ensure maximum grip.
- Centre console lowered for optimised gear-lever ergonomics.
Volvo S60 Polestar Photo Gallery
