I’m slightly baffled as to how this has slipped under the radar of a lot of other car websites and magazines as the Volvo V60 and S60 engineered by Polestar is sure to make an exciting proposition. The car goes on sale in 2014 and offers a complete and bespoke Polestar set up.
“We are proud to present the S60 and V60 Polestar. A car developed for those who share our passion at Polestar: That driving really matters and that a true driver’s car should enable you to enjoy driving all year, on all roads and in all weather conditions. This is a driver’s car for real life,” said Christian Dahl, CEO of Polestar.
“With the introduction of the V60 model, we are proud to continue the heritage of fast Volvo estates like the racing 850 BTCC, a tradition deeply rooted among Volvo enthusiasts,” continued Christian Dahl, CEO of Polestar.
“Our motorsport co-operation with Polestar has been going on for almost two decades and it is rewarding to see how Polestar can use their experiences from motorsport to engineer such an exciting and competent car,” said Derek Crabb, Motorsport Director at Volvo Car Group (Volvo Cars).
The car is based on the latest generation Volvo S/V60 and marks the start of an extended Polestar production model range. 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 twisty mountain roads, on the Autobahn and test tracks from the south of Europe to the frozen north of Sweden.
Polestar performance engineering has brought improvements to a number of areas over the standard car including chassis, brakes, aerodynamics, transmission, interior and of course the engine. The six-cylinder turbo-charged T6 engine has undergone extensive development with a new twin-scroll turbo and intercooler to produce 350 HP/257 kW at 5700 rpm and 500 Nm/369 lb-ft at 2800 rpm. The engine breathes through a 2.5” stainless steel exhaust system, making for a throaty engine note. Performance is a staggering 0-62 mph 4.9 seconds, whilst top speed is electronically limited to 155 miles per hour.
So, does this all add up to a car that whets your appetite? It does for me. Whilst my younger self may have believed the car too compromised and too sensible, the more mature me agrees that a car with ability in all weather and conditions (with usable space and a robust interior) makes for a much better vehicle overall. Visit www.nextpolestar.com for more information on what is sure to be a stand out car in 2014.
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