Can a Volvo model ever beat the German automakers in their own game? Well, the answer to that question really depends on which game you are referring to since die Deutsche brands have spread their wings in just about every niche there is.
So let's be more specific: can a performance orientated Volvo family car threaten two of Germany's finest and fastest mid-size sports models, the BMW M3 and the Audi RS4?
If we're talking about the Volvo S60 Polestar Performance sedan, it certainly has the brute force to do so. The only problem is that, for now, the S60 Polestar Performance is a one-off model that has yet to receive the green light for even a limited series production run.
Nevertheless, the Swedish edition of Automotorundsport magazine did us car fans a favor by bringing together the Volvo sports sedan that's motivated by a 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six good for 508hp, the 444hp (450PS) Audi RS4 Avant and the 414hp (420PS) BMW M3 Coupe to the Gothenburg City Arena.
And just for good measure, they called in three time winner of the Swedish Touring Car Championship Fredrik Ekblom to try out the cars on the track.
Be sure to check out the video that follows below the break.
8 Comments:
0 - 62 in 3,9 sec. Now that's impressive
I hope Volvo this car into production because it's the most exciting all-wheel-drive car to come out since the GT-R
Agreed
I really love this S60, it's beautiful and bloody fast! Volvo should really make it in serial production,
well for a car thats 200 000 Euro thats not as amazing...
but believe me, im really glad that Volvo is finally making asuper fast car..
but the price needs to be better to amaze me..
Even more is the new s8 doing 0-60 in 3.5 sed
Even a limited production would make me happy. Knowing there's only one of these beasts out there just isn't enough.
Is no one else bothered by the fact that the cars started from different positions away from the line? Yet he started the stop watch when the car took off each time...
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