Volvo S60 Polestar Concept is a Swedish Sports Car: 2012 LA Auto Show
Packing 508 hp and 424 lb-ft of torque, the Volvo S60 Polestar Concept looked right at home under the Los Angeles spotlight.
Making its North American debut at the 2012 LA Auto Show, Volvo’s longtime performance partner, Polestar, took the factory S60 3.0-liter, straight-six powerplant and tuned it to impressive figures. All the extra performance comes courtesy of a larger Garrett turbocharger and a fully-built longblock while the stock transmission has been replaced with a stronger, six-speed manual.
With all the extra power under the hood, Polestar turned the S60 into a real street bruiser, widening the body and lowering the sedan to give it an aggressive stance. Braking performance has been enhanced with a set of Brembo brakes while 19-inch wheels look right at home on the widened S60 body.
According to the Swedish automaker, the S60 Polestar Concept hits 60 mph in 3.9 seconds and is rumored to be bound for a limited production run. Don’t hold your breath though, supposedly the client that commissioned the first S60 Polestar paid a hefty $300,000 for it.
Also with the S60 Polestar, was the C30 Polestar Edition seen earlier this year at the 2012 SEMA Show. So enjoy an extra gallery of the Volvo C30 Polestar below.
SEE ALSO: Volvo C30 Polestar Edition Takes a Bow: 2012 SEMA Show
GALLERY: Volvo S60 Polestar Concept
GALLERY: Volvo C30 Polestar Edition
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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