The BMW M3, Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio, Audi RS4, as well as Mercedes C63 – if you’re in the market for a saloon with gigantic killing performance, you truly are spoilt for option at the moment. However, your decision may have just got a bit harder thanks to Volvo announcing updated Polestar editions of the 2018 S60 as well as V60 models.
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Volvo has revealed that there is to be a restricted run of 1500 new Polestar cars, of which around 50 will make it to the UK. Of that number, all will be developed in V60 guise suggesting that the as yet unannounced costs will be around the £49,665 cost of the present Polestar V60. The new vehicles do not include any type of power upgrades, however instead function reworked aerodynamics forged from the data collected during Cyan Racing’s world Touring vehicle championship efforts – Cyan Racing being the motorsport partner of Polestar.
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The choose few who will be able to get their hands on the secrets can expect the vehicles to find with a 30% boost in downforce. The result of which must enhance the managing as well as high speed stability. The elements stated to provide the improved performance, are the new side sills, rear spoiler extension, front splitter, as well as wing mirror casings, all of which are made of carbon fibre.
But that is not all you get for the money, other areas of the vehicle have got upgrades. Volvo added high-gloss black wheels (which are of program diamond cut) to the exterior, plus new contrasting blue stitching as well as Polestar embroidering to the interior. There is likewise a new ‘Bursting Blue Metallic’ colour offered to customers, must they feel that method inclined.
Happily, the aerodynamic tweaks have shaved 0.1seconds off the 0-60 time, taking it down to a fast 4.7 seconds. just like the older Polestar designs there are still adjustable Öhlins shock absorbers, four-wheel drive, as well as big 371mm brake discs with 6-piston Brembo calipers.
However, in spite of the liberal utilize of carbon fibre, the new Polestars have not been on a diet, with boosted kerb weights now tipping the scales at 1,753kg (S60) as well as 1,800kg (V60).

All these modifications amount to a automobile which has a lot more than 250 upgraded elements from the basic vehicles they are derived from, as well as offer motorists two of the most engaging Volvos money can buy. 
Would you select the Volvo over a few of the a lot more mainstream alternatives? let us understand in the comments below…