Finally, after many rumors and much speculation, the Volvo S60 Polestar Concept made its global debut at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show and we have all of the juicy details!
The concept is powered by a turbocharged, in-line six-cylinder engine that is tuned to deliver an un-Volvo-like 508 horsepower and 424 pound-feet of torque — a considerable increase over the car’s standard 300 ponies and 325 pound-feet of torque. These huge increases are thanks, in part, to a modified cylinder head and combustion chambers, intake manifold and air intake, a Garret 3171 turbocharger, and a Ferrita 3.5-inch stainless-steel exhaust system.
Next to this impressive engine, the concept will also be offered with a lowered, widened and reinforced chassis, a tuned Haldex all-wheel-drive system, and Öhlins suspension.
Volvo claims that all of the modifications will allow the S60 Polestar to sprint from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.9 seconds and hit a top speed of 186 mph. Those are mighty impressive numbers, so we’ll need to see if they become a reality.
We’ll get you more information and a full review once Volvo and Polestar release all of the vehicle’s information.
