World debut for the new Volvo V60

The car is based on the latest generation Volvo S/V60 and marks the start of an extended Polestar production model range. Development of the car has been ongoing over the past years, picking up from the C30 and S60 Concept cars and the Australian S60 Polestar. Thousands of development kilometres have been driven on twisty mountain roads, on the Autobahn and test tracks from the south of Europe to the frozen north of Sweden.

In fact, the countries confirmed to take the S60 and V60 Polestar include Canada, the Netherlands, Japan, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom and the USA, with further markets, final production numbers and pricing to be revealed next year.

The six-cylinder turbocharged T6 engine has undergone extensive development with a new twin-scroll turbo and intercooler to produce 350bhp at 5,700rpm and 500Nm of torque at 2,800rpm. This 3.0-litre powerplant is mated to a six-speed automatic gearbox, which features a new paddle shift system.

Together with the Polestar developed Haldex four-wheel drive system, the car takes just 4.9 seconds for the 0-100km/h sprint before reaching a limited top speed of 250km/h. The gearbox as well as the four-wheel drive system and traction control system has been recalibrated in order to provide an active driving experience and maximum grip in all situations.

Upgrades include modifications made to increase rigidity of the chassis to cater for the 80 percent stiffer springs relative to the standard S60 R-Design. These changes combined with the tailored high-performance Ohlins shock absorbers and 20-inch Polestar wheels result in a precise, yet comfortable, driving experience.

"We are proud to present the S60 and V60 Polestar. A car developed for those who share our passion at Polestar: That driving really matters and that a true driver's car should enable you to enjoy driving all year, on all roads and in all weather conditions. This is a driver's car for real life," said Christian Dahl, CEO of Polestar.