Coming to America: Volvo V60 Polestar is One Wicked Wagon
The holidays are a time for giving and that's just what Volvo and racing partner Polestar have done, announcing that the cool blue S60 sedan and V60 wagon are headed to the U.S.
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Although we're not getting the 508-hp S60 Polestar concept that our own Randy Pobst was able to lap around Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in 1 minute, 40.8 seconds ( the fastest we've ever clocked a four-door going around MRLS), the wicked wagon is just fine. Like the S60 Polestar pre-production car we sampled earlier this year, the V60 Polestar is powered by a turbocharged 3.0-liter I-6 engine with 350 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque -- a modest increase over the Volvo S60 T6 AWD R-Design's 325 hp and 354 lb-ft. Additional power comes via a larger turbo, new intercooler, revised engine mapping, and a racing exhaust, and a six-speed automatic transmission is connected to new paddle shifters. We also expect the V60 to sing a beautiful Swedish song, as it's been equipped with a 2.5-inch stainless steel exhaust.
The V60 Polestar wagon uses the same Polestar-tuned Haldex all-wheel drive as the S60 Polestar sedan, as well as 80 percent stiffer shocks. The wagon has also been aerodynamically enhanced with a redesigned front splitter, new rear spoiler and diffuser that increase downforce. Volvo says the V60 Polestar can accelerate from 0-62 mph in 4.9 seconds, and reach a limited top speed of 155 mph.
Inside, the V60 is unmistakably a Volvo, although certain things like the steering wheel and seats have been redesigned. The S60 Polestar sedan will also be available when Volvo brings them over in June 2014.
Source: Volvo
