Volvo of Memphis has been chosen to be one of the select
few dealerships across the country to offer these special and limited
Volvo editions - surely to become a sought after Volvo now and for years
to come.
"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," said Magnus Hellsten, Vice
President Car Manufacturing Europe at Volvo Cars.Â
"It is an exciting process as there are many new and unique
Polestar components that needs to work seamlessly in the Volvo factory
without interrupting the production of other models. It was a truly
proud moment to see the first Polestar blue cars on the production line
together with the XCV70, S80 and other models. The cooperation with
Volvo works really well and we are looking forward to an exciting future
together," said Fries.
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 350 hp from a turbo charged
6-cylinder engine creates a driver's car for all year.
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"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 wagons, such as the racing 850 BTCC,
a tradition deeply rooted among Volvo enthusiasts," continued Christian
Dahl, CEO of Polestar.
"Our motorsport cooperation 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).
"It is very satisfying to see how Polestar has been able to
combine this level of driving performance in their interpretation of
the S60 and V60 with maintained original service program, class leading
safety features and certified fuel and emission ratings. Customers
buying this car will get the best from both Polestar and Volvo," said
Alain Visser, Senior Vice President Marketing, Sales & Customer
Service at Volvo Cars.
All-year performance
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 during the past years, picking
up from the C30 and S60 Concept cars and the Australian S60 Polestar.
Thousands of development miles have been driven on twisty mountain
roads, on the Autobahn and test tracks from the south of Europe to the
frozen north of Sweden.
 "We have continued our work to create a true driver's car,
which is not limited only to a few specific driving conditions, but
enjoyable on everything from your favorite winding roads to taking the
family for a long journey, no matter summer or winter. And in my view,
we have gotten very close to our goals, something that of course is best
experienced firsthand behind the wheel," said Robert Dahlgren, Polestar
racing and test driver.
Chassis
Upgrades include modifications made to increase rigidity of
the chassis to cater for the 80 percent stiffer springs relative to the
standard S60 R-Design. These changes, combined with the tailored
high-performance Öhlins shock absorbers and 20-inch Polestar wheels,
result in a precise, yet comfortable, driving experience.
Brakes
The brake system has undergone substantial modifications.
Most visible are the 371 millimeter ventilated front discs and
six-piston Brembo calipers, guaranteeing a high level of braking
performance.
Aerodynamics
To reflect the increased performance of the S/V60 Polestar,
positive aerodynamic effects have been achieved through subtle, yet
efficient, modifications based on data from tests in the Volvo Cars wind
tunnel. The changes are visible with the front splitters, optimizing
the airflow underneath the car, as well as a new rear spoiler and
diffusor, increasing down force.
Engine
The six-cylinder, turbocharged T6 engine has undergone
extensive development with a new twin-scroll turbo and intercooler to
produce 350Â hp at 5700 rpm and 369 lbs.-feet already at 2800 rpm. The
engine breathes through a 2.5-inch stainless steel exhaust system,
making for a throaty engine note.
Transmission
The six-speed automatic gearbox features a new paddle shift
system that together with the Polestar-developed, Haldex four-wheel
drive system takes the car from 0-100 km/h in just 4.9 seconds and to a
limited top speed of 155 mph. The gearbox as well as the four-wheel
drive system and traction control system has been recalibrated to
provide an active driving experience and maximum grip in all situations.
Interior
The interior has been reworked with new details, materials
and Polestar colors, such as the steering wheel, seats and more, with
the sole purpose of increasing driver support and control.
"All in all, we have taken a major step forward in all
areas, from chassis and engine to interior and exterior details.
Development work has been focused on the overall package in order to
create a car that you want to use every day, both from a practical and
emotional perspective," said Henrik Fries, S/V60 Polestar Technical
Project Manager.
Sales and delivery
Polestar will begin delivery of the new S60 and V60 Polestar in June 2014 to the local markets.
"We are all very excited and proud over our launch of two
new cars as yet another step toward a range of Polestar engineered Volvo
cars available for people like us around the world. To do it together
with Volvo, one of the world's leading car manufacturers, is greatly
satisfying and we look forward to an exciting future," said Christian
Dahl, CEO of Polestar.
