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[project_850]

https://www.youtube....h?v=P064CzUXIAY

Supposedly, the new S60 Polestar will be revealed in Gothenburg. Hopefully not a repost. But I wonder if it will have 400hp+? Probably T6 powered?

Sneak peek at 1:10.

[RobT5.]

Thats what it says on Volvo US facebook.

Introducing the Volvo S60 Polestar. Debuting June 16th at the Gothenburg City Race. Stay tuned for more.
no idea on power output.

https://www.facebook.com/VolvocarsUS

[RZT5]

Hm... interesting. Volvo has my attention.

Edit:

Check out all the comments on the picture on Volvo Cars US facebook page. Most of them talk about the color, with no mention or care in the world about how it will perform. No wonder Volvo doesn't see a need to build a true performance car

Edited by RZT5, 08 June 2012 - 08:00 AM.

[gilber33]

I was at the dealer the other day and I saw that they had a C30 with that polestar badge, but it just looked like any standard C30, nothing special. Was a little disappointing.

[Mesoam]

I know they're offering an ECU flash for the s60's right now would "assume" they're offering it for the C30's as well.

[Gideon35T]

I think Volvo keeps us in the dark on performance info because the have repeatedly refused to offer anything better then a tuning option from Polestar and don't want to reignite the fervor. There was a surprising response after the Polestar C30 and Volvo had to keep shutting people down on the hope that it was going into production.
I just hope that they realize a continued rise in popularity with the younger market will only be achieved if they make the cars more appealing beyond just cosmetic tweaks.

As for performance ... The rumor mill has it that the car will either be powered by the Polestar T6 (The one they already use) or the 4.4L V8 out of the XC90 (Which is built by Yamaha btw).
Also, the SCCA TTA Elite series cars run the gambit from 1.6L turbo 4 bangers all the way to NA V8s. With the higher output cars in and around 250-400bhp (depending on weight). Both the stock T6 as well as the 4.4 V8 make 300-315bhp stock so achieving a reliable 400bhp is completely reasonable. The T6 that Polestar has already tuned is ~325bhp.
What makes the performance specs interesting is the actual power curve achieved by the T6 and their tuning. Makes for a surprising performance level.

[Timbo Slice]

I know they're offering an ECU flash for the s60's right now would "assume" they're offering it for the C30's as well.

I actually just test drove a C30 for the hell of it on Tuesday. I asked about info on the C70 parked next to it with the Polestar badge on it and he mentioned that it just simply has the Polestar tuning package. He then went on to tell me that if I was interested in the C30 and wanted it to be Polestar tuned, the badge would then go on the back as per my liking. So yes, they are offering Polestar tuning for their entire line of turbo models, including the V50 and XC70.

[Fin-Solo]

Its going to have a T6...... Volvo isn't going to redesign the entire engine bay to accommodate a dated V8. Although Noble did that and achieved a beast of a super car.

[bassguy]

I've heard V8 as well, but T6 is more likely. Also, I believe all the PoleStar bits ARE available per dealer installation (e.g. AWD C30, tuning, etc.)

[Kevin.]

Polestar ECU flashes have been around for a bit, but you gotta pay to play. $1500 iirc


I'm seeing the Polestar package having a few different color options, larger brakes, MAYBE larger turbo(s), free-er flowing exhaust, larger wheels, stiffer suspension, interior packages etc


Realistically I'd expect to see 20-40 more hp than stock


Still no standard transmission most likely

[Fudge-Brownie]

My Father just got a new 2012 S60 R design which has the 325hp and 354trq. I was just told there might be an upgrade for that also from my contacts at Volvo. Maybe 350hp 375trq?

[D s50r]

Yea I've done the polestar upgrade to 3 s60t6s two c30s and a xc60 you can def feel the power cost on the software is like 780 and retail is 1500-1700

[(n)A-GAME]

My Father just got a new 2012 S60 R design which has the 325hp and 354trq. I was just told there might be an upgrade for that also from my contacts at Volvo. Maybe 350hp 375trq?

No upgrade beyond Polestar which that car already has, unless you want to start exploring non-factory supported tunes.

Get new contacts at Volvo because these ones don't know anything.

[Jardim]

Well if its going to be a True Polestar S60 like the Polestar C30 was, expect something exciting from them(Polestar not Volvo), remember this might not even go into production so they might just build a hell of a cock tease like their C30 was.

[Fudge-Brownie]

No upgrade beyond Polestar which that car already has, unless you want to start exploring non-factory supported tunes.

Get new contacts at Volvo because these ones don't know anything.

Well of course I know the car has a Polstar tune already... I just said that. I also said it might be something in the works as I was informed, but not offered right now. Its just a software update. No different than the Dealer offering a Dinan stage 1-2-3 Software upgrade thats backed by a full BMW 50,000 mile warranty on the 07-12 335i's that is the direct competitor for the S60 R design as well as the S4.

This is all new with Volvo... and you bet your ALL GLORY TO THE HYPNOTOAD it wont be just the ONE tune offered in time to come for this engine.

Edited by dublin14, 12 June 2012 - 01:14 PM.

[Kevin.]

this still brings the question: is Volvo going to man up and put a manual transmission in for the states?


probably not

[POSTITSORGTFO]

- Polestar is looking for a US Sales Person ......

[Fudge-Brownie]

this still brings the question: is Volvo going to man up and put a manual transmission in for the states?


probably not

They really should. Even a DSG tranny would be nice to see.

[Kevin.]

I'm not getting my hopes up TOO high for a standard transmission. Even a tiptronic trans would be kinda cool I guess

[Jardim]

- Polestar is looking for a US Sales Person ......

I vote LUCKY!!!!!!