Look at these two cars. The S60 and V60 might well be some of the best ‘Q’ cars on the market. Fettled by the performance division of Volvo – Polestar – either car will be just at home taking the kids to school or smashing the nearest track day. The cars shown are the Model Year 2018 aerodynamic components made of carbon fibre. Not only does this result in weight saving but it also provides a significant increase in downforce. This in turn grants performance and handling benefits.
Don’t expect to see the Polestar variant of each car to be seen on every street corner. Only 1,500 of these cars will be produced. Each car will receive a unique model number on the tread plate. The aerodynamic enhancements include a new front splitter, side sills and a rear spoiler extension, all made in lightweight carbon fibre.
Many of these components were developed and tested during Polestar Cyan Racing’s recently-revealed secret Nürburgring test where a Polestar S60 claimed the record for the fastest four-door road legal car around the infamous Nordschleife circuit.
Other visual changes include high-gloss black Polestar diamond cut wheels, carbon fibre door mirror casings and a new colour; Bursting Blue Metallic. The interior has been updated with a new seat upholstery, blue contrast stitching and Polestar embroidering.
More than 250 components have been changed compared to the ‘standard’ Volvo model to create a car with all the usability and practicality of the Volvo S60 and V60, but also delivering all-year round sports car performance. Key component changes include the adjustable Öhlins shock absorber system and six-piston Brembo brake callipers with 371 millimetre discs.
Prices haven’t been confirmed in the release but we’d expect to see an on the road price of more than £56,000. No doubt worth all the pennies when you’re talking serious road munching ability combined with great performance.
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