Volvo S60 Polestar Performance Concept Packs 508-HP
Earlier in the month, Volvo teased its S60 Polestar Performance Concept model, hinting at the potential of its sedan to take on rivals like the BMW M3 and Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG.
The Swedish automaker has finally revealed the specifications of its S60 Polestar Performance Concept, with the 3.0-liter, straight-six tuned to a whopping 508-hp and 424 lb-ft of torque. While the motor is still the production S60 engine, Polestar overhauled the entire longblock building it from bottom to top, as well as bolting on a more powerful Garrett turbocharger.
The stock transmission was then tossed out, replaced with a stronger six-speed manual while the Haldex all-wheel drive was fine tuned. To give the S60 a more aggressive look, the front end was widened a tad over 0.75-inch while the rear saw double that at nearly 1.5 inches wider. The car was then lowered almost 1.2 inches, while new sway bars make it a true handling machine.
Braking performance has been enhanced with Brembo brakes while 19-inch wheels complete the project. Polestar estimates that the S60 can hit 60-mph in just 3.9 seconds. With that sort of performance and such great looks coming from a Volvo model, call us impressed.
GALLERY: Volvo S60 Polestar Performance Concept
Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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I'd love to drive this car the old Volvos are great cars and I think they could go up against the others with this.*crossing fingers* I might buy on of these