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First Look: Volvo S60 Polestar
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First Look: Volvo S60 Polestar

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May 12,2013
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Volvo - the Swedish automobile manufacturer has been the pioneer in technology such as dual stage airbags and blind spot monitoring systems to name a few. However, with the help of its official motorsport and performance partner Polestar, it looks like they can celebrate another victory; pioneering the most exciting concept car in a long time. 

 

One, out of just four S60 Polestar Concept Cars in the world had made its way to the Dubai Autodrome and we were invited to view and take a spin in it. Though the S60 Polestar doesn't look very different from the basic S60, it is on the performance front where they feel like two very different cars.

 

Drive Performance

The S60 Polestar Concept Car is fitted with a Volvo 3.0 litre T6 inline six engine that has been tuned to churn out a whopping 508 horsepower and 575 Nm of torque. From a standstill, it will propel you to a 100 km/h in a mere 3.9 seconds and boasts a top speed of over 300 km/h. To handle these phenomenal speeds, the S60 Polestar Concept is fitted with Polestar - Brembo ventilated disks up front and Polestar - Volvo ventilated disks on the rear.

 

In comparison to the basic S60, the Polestar Concept receives modified cylinder heads, combustion chambers, inlet manifold, air intake and a roaring Ferrita 3.5" stainless steel dual exhaust system. In terms of the drivetrain, a Haldex limited slip differential, four wheel drive system and a close ratio 6 speed manual are just a few components that add up to make the S60 Polestar Concept an absolute beast! Check out lap clip we captured:

 

 

Interior

As for the interior, it still boasts all the regular high end bells and whistles you'll expect to find in a Volvo. There was a great similarity between the dashboard of the S60 Polestar Concept and the V40 R-Design that we had tested earlier. The S60 Polestar Concept does come fitted with alcantara on the steering wheel, gear knob and seats to ensure maximum grip at all times.

 

Verdict

All in all, I agree with Polestar racing driver Robert Dahlgren who is of the opinion that the S60 Polestar Concept is "by far, the most impressive street Volvo I've ever driven. But I must also say that the genuine Volvo feeling is still there". However, I do hope there is a massive drop in the price once its mass produced since currently at AED 1,200,000 it isn't exactly…..affordable.

 

Check Out

- Volvo S60 Prices and Specs

- Volvo V40 R-Design Road Test

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