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Performance Software from Polestar Available on Select Volvo Models
Upgrade for C30, C70 and S40 from model year 2008 and later

ROCKLEIGH, N.J. (Nov. 7, 2011) - For the first time, factory-authorized performance tuning software for several Volvo models becomes available next week at Volvo retailers across the country, it was announced today by Volvo Cars of North America (VCNA).

Polestar, Volvo's Swedish-based performance partner, has developed tuning software for C30, C70 and S40 carlines fitted with a T5 engine, model year 2008 and newer. With an MSRP of $1,295 installed, the tuning package goes on sale Nov. 14 and adds a powerful 23 hp and 29 lb.-ft. of torque to the respective models. The power boost is realized by increasing airflow into the combustion chambers and advancing spark timing.

Polestar has been Volvo Car Corp.'s official partner since 1996, and has been optimizing cars for racing for several years. Now, it's adding its muscle to the U.S. market.

"Our performance-oriented customers have told us they wanted a tuning option for their vehicles," said Chris Dauerer, VCNA's vice president of customer service. "With Polestar, we are able to unlock the power potential of our engines which leads to impressive acceleration and a more memorable driving experience - not to mention it adds value to the vehicle."

Polestar also optimizes the power and torque without affecting fuel consumption. This is possible thanks to Polestar's efficient tuning of the engine, which only increases the power output when it is needed. The package also retains the original manufacturer warranty, so customers no longer need to take risks with "chip tuning" to achieve a more powerful driving experience.

Additionally, the performance software package for V50 AWD with manual transmission will be available soon.

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Is that engine turbo? I can't think of another way for software to increase airflow.
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theholycow wrote:Is that engine turbo? I can't think of another way for software to increase airflow.
I'd guess it's a 5-cylinder turbocharged engine.
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Tups wrote:
theholycow wrote:Is that engine turbo? I can't think of another way for software to increase airflow.
I'd guess it's a 5-cylinder turbocharged engine.
This is why turbocharged engines offer the most potential for "Power Chip" upgrades. (++ or +++Fun)

That is not touche that chips are useless on N.A. injuns. If you remove the constraints of emission control, fuel mileage and "Regular" grade gasoline, you can gain some power and torque that make a noticeable difference in throttle response. (+Fun)

This is not unlike when things changed from TBI to MPI. By itself, MPI didn't increase the airflow potential, but because of improved fuel distribution (TBI tends to have uneven A.F. ratios cylinder-to-cylinder and other wet-manifold issues that increase exhaust emissions and must be countered by changes in spark timing and fuel metering) spark and fuel map changes can be made within the limits of emissions, fuel economy, and octane requirement. It tends to be that the horsepower and torque gains aren't all that much to write home about, but the butt feels the seat being shoved into it sooner and harder in response to throttle increases and +Fun is achieved. Of course, going a step further with MPI, the intake manifold design can now be optimized toward "dry" airflow improvements and Helmholtz tuning to reshape the power and torque curves. It's not that you couldn't do this stuff with a carburetor or TBI, but there were always issues with idle quality, cold-starting, and exhaust emissions - and fitting them under the hood!
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