The Polestar Performance
Optimization increases the
performance of your Volvo, offering you an enhanced driving experience
The technology has been developed by Polestar in
close co-operation
with the power train engineers of Volvo Cars. The optimization is
exclusively installed by authorized Volvo dealer and it is a quick
installation that can easily be done while your car is in for a service
or tire change.
Throttle Response
The throttle response has been
optimized for improved
feedback and response, for example when overtaking or during active
driving on a twisty road. The calibration means that the engine responds
faster to the commands of the driver and thereby providing a more
precise driving experience.
Gearshift
Speed*
The gearshift speed has been increased for the car to
accelerate faster and react more direct to the commands of the driver,
for example when shifting down fast ahead of an overtaking maneuver. A
faster gearbox provides the driver with more direct control of the
car.
Gearshift Precision and Gear Hold*
The
gearshifts have been calibrated to provide a more direct
and precise driving experience as well as faster acceleration. Gearshift
points have been calibrated to efficiently utilize the optimized
mid-range performance of the engine. The gear hold function holds the
gear during cornering at high lateral g-forces, preventing unwanted
gearshifts mid-corner that can unsettle the balance of the
car.
Off-throttle Response*
The gearbox and
engine has been calibrated to provide a
faster response when the driver quickly lifts off the throttle for a
brief moment, for example during a short period of braking ahead of a
corner. These functions keep the car in balance during fast cornering
and provide the drive with improved predictability and control of the
car.
