Until now, the polestar optimization upgrade was only. New polestar software upgrade boosts rearwheel torque to. The next wave of polestar performance software packages will be available for 20112012 xc60, s60 and xc70 fitted with a t6 engine. We innovate to drive progress and create a better future, a future that is sustainable, hassle free and strikingly beautiful. Jul 10, 2017 volvo did not quote performance figures for the polestar tuning package, but expect the extra horsepower to get the xc60 t8 from 0 to 62 mph a bit quicker than the 5. In the case of the xc70, the sportier ecu bumps power output to 325 hp. Polestar performance upgrade steingold volvo rhode. We specialize in volvo parts and accessories with a thorough understanding of volvo engine and chassis.
The xc70 i tested was finished in a rich shade of brown called twilight bronze metallic, with an even richer espresso brown leather upholstery that is a welcome change from. Polestar performance upgrade steingold volvo rhode island. The volvo wagon has been a beloved, practical vehicle for years. It appears to only be available in the uk for now, but itd be nice if the upgrade made its way stateside. If you have ordered in advance, the work is carried out promptly and you can pick your upgraded volvo the same day. Viva performance is a specialty online retailer that provides performance, maintenance, and replacement products for volvo, saab and bmw passenger car models. Performance software packages upgrade now available for earlier t6 and 2. Volvo polestar performance upgrades orange county ca. Polestar performance tuning upgrades kline volvo cars of. As with the polestar upgrade to the t5 engine, fuel economy is unchanged and the vehicles.
The upgrade should calm volvo fans who missed out on the. The volvo xc70 is volvos midsize, 5seat, 5door crossover luxury suv that has a more stationwagonlike appearance than many competing suvs. Polestar is an electric performance car brand unlike any other. Posh styling and an electrified powertrain converge on the enigmatic 2020 polestar 1the first car to come out of volvos now standalone performance brand. A polestar engineered performance car is a finely tuned instrument in which every component works together to maximise your driving experience and engineered to give you total control.
Finally i have installed polestar performance optimization at my local volvo dealer. Passing performance on highway is definitely improved. Volvo expands polestar software upgrade to more models. Home all products all stage tunes volvo volvo tuning. These include exhaust kits, alloy wheel kits, suspension kits, and interior exterior styling kits.
We are also able to arrange for polestar software upgrades, at discounted rates, through our nominated volvo dealerships. Designed to increase power, acceleration, transmission performance automatic only and allwheel drive torque, polestar engineered optimisation can be added to new and existing volvo models. Oct 31, 2012 volvos performance arm, polestar, will offer software upgrades for the t6 and 2. Volvo announces newest polestar performance packages volvo. Heico sportivs tuning program goes beyond volvos polestar portfolio in that e. The following features have been optimised to deliver a better, more balanced and stronger. The polestar optimisation increases the performance to 421 hp and 680 nm and 0100 kmh in 5. For polestar, volvo is the perfect platform for developing extreme race cars as well as responsive and safe performance cars for the open road.
Polestar is a super efficient tuning software that optimizes the output of volvos t5 and t6 engines. Xc70 2015 performance polestar performance optimisation enhances driving pleasure and increases the performance of your volvo. Polestar performance optimisation xc70 2015 volvo cars. T6 engine code 99b6304t2 281hporiginal to 311 hpoptimized xc60 model year 2010 xc70 model year 20092010.
Volvo offers software upgrades for t6equipped xc60. Volvo v60 crosscountry t5 awd ecarlife with yasutaka gomi. Polestar performance tuning expands to volvo t6 awd models. The car is not only more lively and fun to drive, but the polestar performance also increases the cars safety in situations. Polestar engineered optimisation carries on the tradition of adding a flavour of polestar to your volvo car with the help of powertrain software enhancements.
Polestars new software makes allwheel drive volvos more fun. Together with polestars engineers, we have optimised important performance areas such as midrange engine performance, gearshifts and throttle response. Its a family travel vehicle thats versatile enough to use for camping, tailgating, vacations, or as an everyday driver. The car runs like the devil but unfortunately, the speedometer goes only until 276kmh. Volvo and polestar offer postsale software upgrades. A collaboration between volvos racing team, polestar, and volvo car corporations powertrain department has produced polestar performance bespoke software that enhances vehicle performance. Jul 16, 2009 a collaboration between volvos racing team, polestar, and volvo car corporations powertrain department has produced polestar performance bespoke software that enhances vehicle performance. We focus on several crucial performance areas of the cars, giving you a more precise and balanced driving experience. Polestar has just announced new performance upgrades for volvo drivee t6 awd models including the s60 sedan, v60 wagon, and xc60 crossover. It increases the standard engines horsepower and torque, offering you an enhanced driving experience. The car will be even more responsive and fun to drive while providing greater certainty in situations where extra performance is needed, for example when overtaking. Polestar performance can be installed extremely quickly at steingold volvo. Does polestar signal a high performance future for volvo.
Polestar power optimization volvo cars orange county. The polestar performance package consists of a software package that boosts the power and torque in your volvo. The polestar performance optimisation increases the performance of your volvo, offering you an enhanced driving experience. The upgrade is available for the 201112 xc60, s60 and xc70 when equipped with the t6 engine. Polestar performance gives more performance to your volvo polestar and volvo are partners in motorsport. The polestar site currently has no further information. Volvo polestar optimization improvements the car magazine. Jan 14, 2018 the polestar site currently has no further information. Volvos polestar performance upgrade popular mechanics. The technology has been developed by polestar in close cooperation with engineers at volvo.
T6 engine code 99b6304t2 281hporiginal to 311 hpoptimized. For now, the s60 will get first dibs on the polestar engineered performance pack. The polestar offers a high level of realworld performance, but with a suspension setup that really only works on track. Polestar will not impact the fuel economy, emissions or volvos factory warranty when installed at an authorized volvo retailer. Aug 15, 2018 in a surprise development, volvo performance division polestar is releasing software that gives selected allwheel drive awd volvo cars and suvs a more reardriven feel to improve both pull. Apr 17, 2017 the polestar offers a high level of realworld performance, but with a suspension setup that really only works on track. I have 30 days to test drive the polestar optimization to decide if i like it. Volvo xc60 polestar upgrade specs, details, performance.
A polestar engineered optimisation is not limited to the engine the whole powertrain is enhanced. Polestar tuning software is tested, certified, and approved by volvo and will not impact the certified fuel economy, certified emissions, or the volvo factory warranty. We specialize in volvo parts and accessories with a thorough understanding of volvo engine and chassis codes, model year differences, and product compatibility. Kline volvo proudly announces the release of polestar performance tuning software for earlier model t6 and 2.
We share technology and engineering expertise with the volvo car group, yet we go our own way as a guiding star. By sending us the vin of your volvo car, we will be able to identify any polestar performance parts which are available. The new generation polestar optimization does not only optimize the engine performance, but rather the entire drivetrain in 5 key areas throttle response, gearshift speed, gearshift precision and gear hold, offthrottle response and overall engine performance a. Collectively, the polestar performance software package is now available for the following carlines. I am interested in tweaking the engine performance a bit. Does polestar signal a highperformance future for volvo. Polestar provides the kind of enhanced performance that kicks in when its needed most. The polestar engineered optimisation powertrain software allows you to enjoy a more precise and balanced driving experience. Volvo did not quote performance figures for the polestar tuning package, but expect the extra horsepower to get the xc60 t8 from 0 to 62 mph a bit quicker than the 5. In a surprise development, volvo performance division polestar is releasing software that gives selected allwheel drive awd volvo cars and suvs a more reardriven feel to improve both pull. With a trained team of volvo parts experts, we know what you need to keep your volvo running at.
Beyond the availability of polestarsupplied extra muscle on t6 models, the 2012 volvo xc70 contingent gains a restyled upper dash the better to house a 7. Polestar engine tuning is standard on these models. Volvo announces extended availability of polestar performance. Click here to verify that your vehicle qualifies for the polestar engine upgrade as an official partner of volvo cars, polestar has been optimizing our cars for the racing circuits since 1996, and now we are making this technology available to you. Apr 18, 2020 xc70 2015 performance polestar performance optimisation enhances driving pleasure and increases the performance of your volvo. Volvo v60 crosscountry t5 awd ecarlife with yasutaka gomi test drive duration. Polestar is volvos new plugin electric division that will soon bring its own polestar 1 sports coupe to market in 2019, but it was previously just known for providing performancetuned versions of the icon swedish brands luxury models as well as dealerinstalled polestar optimization software upgrades for enhancing the performance of.
Volvos performance arm, polestar, will offer software upgrades for the t6 and 2. Feb 09, 2019 finally i have installed polestar performance optimization at my local volvo dealer. The polestar tuning software delivers quicker throttleresponse, more torque, and more horsepower to your volvos turbo engine giving you an enhanced driving experience including safer passing performance. Together with polestar s engineers, we have optimised important performance areas such as midrange engine performance, gearshifts and throttle response. Polestar performance volvo cars volvo news volvo midrand. Polestar s power optimization comes as a standard installation in all t6 rdesign svxc60 but can be installed in a number of other models as well. Installation could easily be made in conjunction with a regular service, tire change, installation of volvo accessories or reconditioning. For 2012, volvo has partnered with tuner polestar performance to offer ecu upgrades for some models. Mar 09, 2012 beyond the availability of polestarsupplied extra muscle on t6 models, the 2012 volvo xc70 contingent gains a restyled upper dash the better to house a 7. Polestar performance optimisation helps you get more enjoyment from your volvo.
Polestar will tune the new s60 to more than 400 horsepower. The performance tuning software is now available for the following models. Polestar will not impact the fuel economy, emissions or volvos factory warranty when. Those upgrades come from volvos internal tuning house, polestar, in the form of a new software package for the t6 engine. Polestars power optimization comes as a standard installation in all t6 rdesign svxc60 but can be installed in a number of other models as well.