Volvo C30 Polestar - Jay Leno's Garage

[@Howefan339]

the thing I respect jay for is not that he has money and owns quite a large collection of cars, it is the fact that he is not hiding them away from the world and hoarding priceless classics and exotics. He shares them with us, tells us things about them and allows the general public to understand why they are such great cars. The mark of a good man.

[@ufopulse]

The secrets to many of these Volvo's dating back to the mid to late 90's is just reprograming the ECU.. The motor is beast mode.

[@AudioArcturia]

It really is. And even stock the T5 in my '12 S60 had to be tamed. It always wanted to take off when i just wanted to roll out of a stop.

[@scopex2749]

ufopulse there was a programme shown on SKY a few years ago, they took a standard T5 engine and upped it to over 1000 BHP and put it in an Icelandic volcano climber!!!!

[@dukctape]

I've been telling all my friends that the T5 out of my old C70 was the best motor I have ever owned. They don't understand my obsession to rip one out and swap it into my car

[@jimmorrison4163]

I have a straight 5 in my 1998 Volvo XC70. You telling me I can get 450hp out of a simple ECU patch? Please! Something else had to be done.

[@hagglundguy]

@@jimmorrison4163 if yours has the 81mm bore instead of the 83mm one it should hold up to 100hp/cylinder. Changing the connection rods is recommended as they're the weakest part on the engine. If you can find the pistons from a T4 or a T5 they should also hold up for over 100hp each. The turbo is also a bit too small on the oem engine, but that could also be changed.

[@NorthernChev]

I have a "mechanically stock" 2009 Volvo C30 T5 R-Design, 6-Speed with the 50 hp PoleStar engine software flash upgrade. ...phenomenal... Absolutely phenomenal. As a collector, I've owned over 100 cars throughout my life and this is one of my favorites.

[@griffincherewyk1051]

how much was the tune... I have the exact same one

[@NorthernChev]

@@griffincherewyk1051At the time, two years ago, it was right around $1200 from the dealership. BUT, you can now get basically the same tune from Elevate for around $750 that you can do yourself, AND it comes with the handheld that can be reused for future tuning. Same HP increase and drivability. EDIT: BTW, don't walk, RUN and get the 50 HP tune. It's absolutely game changing for this vehicle with NO drivability change. Throw your money at this now!

[@SALEENS7GTR5]

@@NorthernChev did you do any part replacement before running it? I've seen it's best to replace a bunch of the components like lines, plugs, sensors, check the quality of turbo parts and replace them, etc. Not ever a bad idea, but I wonder if it's really needed to drop like $2,000 just to get a tune?

[@donbosi3088]

Just got my c30 two weeks ago. Dream come true!

[@brucelee9941]

Awesome cars I have a Volvo s60R and will buy a c30 AWD for fun most reliable engines out there

[@norwester7018]

That is one of the only hatches that could ever pull me away from my Audi/VW love... what a BEAUTY!!!

[@fakealexstrong]

Nor Wester 100% Same

[@geoffdundee]

Kaydzy..doesnt your st have a volvo engine?

[@PoxyMoxon97]

@@geoffdundee Mk2 Focus ST / RS, the Fiestas only have Ford 4 pots

[@LaplacianFourier]

I saw this car in my college in orange and I said to myself this will be my first car. Too bad it’s discontinued! Such a beautiful design.

[@zingbat4]

If you see a used one grab it, prices are decent.

[@BigUriel]

You'll never see one of these.

[@pinkieandrainbow]

I got a 2006 one and love everybit, get one if you can

[@vinniedurrant]

The T5 is in the 2016 Focus rs, it's the same colour blue with the same twin exhaust, Ripping off Polestar blatently.

[@vinniedurrant]

Yeah i'm thinking the 2011 mk2, 2.3 sounds ok, Whats the point in spending the money on a mustang without a v8? would rather a 5 Cylinder volvo engine for a Focus too. Just gimme a Sierra Saphire Cosworth lol.

[@hughhai]

I've had my 2011 for a little over two years now, after having several 3 series BMWs. I have been so happy with this car, that I doubt I'll ever buy anything else but Volvo. The V60 or XC60 seem like the perfect next step when the kids come. The service plan and customer service have been amazing, and for such a small car, it's been really practical and versatile. This video is going to be a bad influence on me, making me think about how to mod my baby and get the bhp that you can feel hiding in that engine! And, AWD would be amazing in the snow!

[@its_EZ]

I need this car in my life.

[@SubaruWRXspdManual]

I always liked the C30. Very cool looking car. I love this one! I like the color too. I would absolutely love to daily drive this ride.

[@Miss_Freak_Adele]

I had a C30 and I have excellent memories of it and I dreamed of having a Polestar Version

[@johnmcluskey]

Jay Leno is good at representing any car. He's never biased and says what the car is really all about

[@grandbalais]

No abs, no traction control, I love it! check the volume on your mikes sometimes unequal, love the show !

[@maxa410]

I can't wait for someone to publish an awd build thread on a C30 like this. Release the Haldex notes Polestar!

[@iggy151]

Max A someone just did it. Haldex controller from the XC90!!!!

[@vriendjeappelmoes]

How many different types of denim are there?

[@CurtisKlope]

Yes

[@ireneusjustinpolicarp8628]

More than 50 shades of grey. Even Hans the Polestar boss in denim.

[@breakinankles92]

the answer is yes

[@kelly00000111111]

Leno has great taste in automobiles. Absolutely amazing taste. Good luck finding anything else on the Polestar C30 worth watching.

[@VolvoJimmi]

"swedish kids get 600hp out of these" Let me assure you, i am Swedish and i know lots of people that without problem get 1000hp in their in-line 5cylinder volvo engines. And yes, those are roadcars.

[@paulschneeman1476]

Once you get to know this vechicle it is fun to work on. The C30 has many after market improvements.

[@nofitlerphotos]

Love this car, what an absolutely stunner! they so need to put it into production.

[@GamezGames19]

That would be hard because the C30 is no longer built

[@nofitlerphotos]

+Lucas Kroon I know which is a shame as its a nice car especially this version and it'd make a great comeback car

[@evanleebodies]

@@nofitlerphotos ....or the experimental electric version, now that is an EV I would buy!! I have to be content with my C30 D4 RD instead

[@adrianmargean3402]

This car is definitely in my top 10 favorite cars.

[@RayMainBagpiper]

I have had an 09 C30 for about 6 months now and it's got almost 100k miles on it. Still gets 34 mpg on the highway if I keep it at 70 mph and about 17 around town (the same as my 02 Crown Vic.) I had to take it on a round trip from Salt Lake City, to Western Kentucky, about 3000 miles, and the outbound trip being done in 28 hours. The car is very very driveable, once you get the seat completely adjusted to fit. The most fun was heading east on I 40 from Steamboat springs going to Denver, it's basicly a go cart with a roof and windows. FUn ! except that it was the first time I drove the route and went slower that I would go on a known trip. I can't wait to get the time to do the trip again !

[@RawShogun]

Ray Main check out sweedspeed or c30crew.com forum, those guys have some some crazy mods plus tons of volvos in Denver area. I love taking my S40 up to Colorado Springs from Trinidad the roads feel like a hot wheels track.

[@ST6Dude360]

did Volvo buy sweedspeed? once i typed that website it directed me to volvo

[@badapple65]

Just like hearing my Swedish Father’s voice/accent again that passed away 2 years ago. Funny how he never lost his thick accent after living in America since 1957. Great car!

[@Hyperious_in_the_air]

so pissed off that I missed out on getting one of these. Guy sold it to the buyer before me before I could make an offer. I loved my GTI, but this was the one ride that could capture the hearts of both VW and STI bros.

[@ManMonkey600]

Volvo needs to take another crack at making/selling a hatchback like this in the States. Even if they have to offer an AWD version since Yanks seem to love their SUV's and Crossover models more then hatchbacks. I have a 2013 C30 with the polestar engine upgrade and it's a dream to drive. I know they sold the V40 in Europe which was a 4 door with less power then the C30. But the C30 deserves a rebirth for sure. One of the best cars Volvo made in the past 20 years.

[@kylem2010GT]

"Swedish Racing Green" ... ... I Love It!

[@MegaBoomshanka]

Jay, that fact you've got this car is just epic. Proper car nut.

[@TheFreddieFoo]

To explain the the blue being called "Swedish Racing Green", you need to know about the phenomenon known as "redshift". The car is so fast that when it moves away from you the color gets redshifted and appears green to the viewer.

[@undertake782]

Wow, Jay Leno is one of the few respectable Americans out there that really represent America right. There should be more people like him.

[@Sturdygang1998]

I never really got into volvos much but the polestar cars really got me interested in what Volvo can do with sports cars I would not be shocked to see a polestar supercar

[@fatboy19831]

My Aunt had the 740 turbo Wagon Auto stock. I think 175 conservative hp. It only weighed 3200 pounds. One day I puled out of a gas station and tried to accelerate. The car just crept forward at about 15 mph. I looked back and the tires just went up in smoke. That car was very fast for the day. The older 540 wagon was 300 pounds lighter. That was tons of fun when they worked.

[@ImReadyD151]

that interior is so sick

[@Beanie2390]

Jay using an alloy wheel to roll up his water hose. Hero!

[@IAW_OPSEC]

I’m just getting into Volvo’s , and my new dream car is Volvo 122 or 220 and modified to be a 2 door pro touring look.... this c30 polestar beautiful as well.

[@eklektikTechno]

I traded my GTI for a used 2013 C30 R Design on Carvana and it’s really growing on me so far very classy variant of a hot hatch guess I can say it’s geared towards an older enthusiast crowd

[@justmechanicthings]

Jay was talking about the Nissan GTR, not Skyline GT-R's. What he's tryna say is that the GTR got him to notice Nissans performance and tuner sector and consequently discovered the Skyline's, Silvias, Datsuns etc

[@MikeBarrettArt]

I've always liked Volvo and Sweden! They give me some excellent heavy metal! Sending the love from Canada!!!

[@crackalot1]

This is the only Volvo I would ever buy! The color is gorgeous!

[@BobPapadopoulos]

I'm a die-hard American and German car guy, but this has to be just one of the baddest little cars ever.

[@Z_thirty2]

I literally just bought an r design and it’s my absolute favorite car I’ve owned. Had a 97 eclipse Gsx and a 90 rhd 300zx, I already purchased the polestar optimization. Sittin at 250whp but I will be ordering the gt40 turbo kit.

[@QuesoKommando]

I just got a t5 myself about 6 months ago, not an R design but I'm also looking at getting a gt3071r and I'm so excited

[@ricoswagger7076]

Same here 2011 t5 R-Design. Gonna do an elevate tune same tune half the price and them go full exhaust first.

[@guusbouman]

Best hot hatch ever! Engine, looks, speed and handling, also love the s60 polestar, great job Swedish gods!

[@Spoolingturbski]

Keep this video circulating. I own one of these. Also a new V60 polestar. 1 of 4 registered in California

[@jakeyw11]

I imagine that with all the denim shirts in Jay's garage today this must be what a Canadian Prom looks like.

[@chimachinda]

The Benz at 6:20 though..

[@ryansaab1544]

Gullwing

[@Joecs520]

As an s80 t6 owner I love this

[@runningonreserve]

I LOVE machines like these... Volvo with the C30, Lexus with the LFA... or Vauxhalls with the VXR badges... Its like finding out that your dad, who is an accountant, occasionally makes money on the side as an assassin.

[@Neptune8]

I'VE BEEN WANTING THIS CAR SINCE 2010!!!

[@Neptune8]

Every Couple years I come back and watch this video. I’ve been in love with this car for a very long time

[@taktventil]

Swedish racing green :-D :-D :-D

[@ras4782]

ikr

[@appelpower1]

-Smurf- Swedish Racing Blue

[@aussiebloke609]

I just about spat coffee all over my keyboard when he said that. :-D

[@SupremeShuckle]

gavi deem No he didn’t. Swedish racing green is a play on British racing green.

[@mrSkandalpolisen]

Yes but if you are a bit familiar with color blending and look a bit closer, you clearly see that there’s a tad of green tone in the color.

[@fordmustanggen5]

I'll agree with that man, my girl has a 2000 s80 and we had to replace her window regulator for around $400.. Soon she'll be getting my mustang gt..115,000 miles and no problems at all!

[@EndeavorsDnB]

Feel like Polestar would be a great name for a Gentleman’s Club 😋

[@psions555]

With lovely Swedish blondes 😝

[@hilll7887]

Jay Leno needs to watch Australian V8 Supercars, the cars actually look like the cars sold on the road and the races are done on road courses. So different manufacturers actually look different but it is still competitive. I think he will love the racing in V8 Supercars....

[@AdamAus85]

Really liked this car... when I saw it in Twilight. Lol, stone me stone me.

[@matthewcaimbeul8722]

I got this car before having to watch twilight with my girl, and I must say, they definitely dramatized it’s sound in the movie XD.

[@SonOfTamriel]

I love that name Polestar

[@JetFuel82]

Watching this in 2019 while searching for the Type-R :)

[@huntergerelds332]

emmanuel .karatzas did you find one? I have the T-5 and going to tune my car soon. I love the c30 and the way it drives.

[@mario714619]

i work for san diego volvo and i saw that car in the show room and fell in love lol

[@sarge4455]

Love my T5

[@Comeswoopfam]

I've seen one on the road this past week. Amazing

[@GustavCorin]

Swedish Racing Green is actually super funny!

[@Dr_Xyzt]

Depending on how good it gets, he might be expanding the collection, thus sharing these great videos with us. You never know. He might get a 1998 GMC single cab pickup, and have Nelson Racing Engines put in a twin turbo 10.3 liter V8 in it and do a couple burnouts.

[@sprydo7113]

5 cylinders surely have a unique sound, with a "PoleStar" pedigree...all bets are off!! The PoleStar team out in Long Beach GP, for touring class...very impressed!!

[@EcchiBANZAII-desu]

Thank Jay for buying the cars so that they get money to make even more cars that we can drool on watching on youtube.

[@maxpower700]

yeah, i get a feeling that they tuned it down ALOT, if it only pushed 451 with 2.5litres. 2.5 engines is known to push way over 600 on the standard block :/

[@ScootORdieTRYIN]

Not 450hp ......but 451hp :p

[@ollilehtonen6764]

My dream car

[@OldschoolDT]

Swedish racing green...epic! :-D

[@Module79L]

I love that unique sound of a 5 cylinder engine. Kinda reminds me of the Audi Quattro.

[@ricoswagger7076]

I want to turn my c30 into this!

[@J03130]

this is why i like working at volvo :) ive driven the V60 polestar this C30 still yet to drive the new S60 PS

[@TheFollowerHD]

6:53 ohh I love that bang so much

[@SoEpicreviews]

2011 Shelby SuperCars Ultimate Aero TT finished in Suzuka Grey over black alcantara interior with white contrast stitching. That's right, this is the real deal, 1,287 Horsepower SSC Ultimate Aero. Utilizing a Twin Turbo V8 engine, the Ultimate Aero was able to set the World Record for fastest production car in 2007

[@woooster17]

Same engine I think as in my Ford Focus ST.. 2.5L 5 cylinder turbo. I only have 280bhp with a DS remap so 451 must be interesting!

[@mikeb5352]

You must not be in the US, no 5 cylinder ST here :/

[@woooster17]

Mike B Nope, I'm in the UK.. I thought about getting the newer ST but I'm addicted to the 5 pot noise still :)

[@ricoswagger7076]

Ya same car almost same engine same chasis same alot of parts. It was when Volvo was owned by ford and before ST came to states.

[@ricoswagger7076]

@@woooster17 everyone says it's like a mini v10 the 5 cylinder is a very solid engine

[@LitenSkada]

Yeah exactly, and what´s so cool about it is that there´s cheap (or at least not that expensive) parts for em everywhere and/or you can make yourself.. They are very easy to work with and common in Sweden, a bit like Chevy 350´s are in US perhaps? ..only when comparing power per/liter of cylinder volume the competition is over right then and there..

[@the_katman2181]

As a family man with 2 kids, I would have loved a 4-door C30. I know there were plenty of rumours of one at the time.

[@RawShogun]

the_katman ahem, V50*

[@guusbouman]

best hot hatch ever. period.

[@stinton911]

Awesome car - If I had to choose between the C30 or the ST the volvo wins hands down.

[@this_too_shaII_pass]

proud swede watching this video :)

[@TheDriver458]

I've always thought Volvo as the quiet type... But their concept cars are just plain badass.

[@KarILsson]

They also got Polstar S60 •Volvo T6 •508 hp @ 6500rpm •575Nm @ 5500rpm •0-100 km/h 3.9s •Top speed more than 300km/h and a Polstar V40 is on its way :)

[@infantryrecon101st]

Totally going to build this car one day!

[@sole__doubt]

I love hatchbacks. :)

[@korbindallis]

i totally got it when he said Swedish racing green :D

[@CJAEY]

Those BBS wheels are very much like the ones found on the Ferrari 599 GTO, except the ones on the 599 GTO doesn't have BBS stamps. I wonder

[@Elmo187]

Like I said in another response, the B5254T3 is a totally different engine than previous T5 engines. It was actually a totally brand new engine when it arrived in the 2nd generation RS.

[@down4ce]

Jay must have had a rough night lol he seemed out of it and even tried pulling on the hood shock like it was a prop...that polestar guy was being a smartass too.

[@CustomIronMan]

My - AWD - V50 will soon have all these Goodies ! PoleStar - usually sitting in the POLE Position

[@blahblah2018]

that interior looks good enough to live in

[@roxygyrl1970]

I love my c30 t5 r design. Only have seen two since I bought my 2009 in April. One on the highway the day I bought it and one during Christmas. He (Gibbs) handles perfectly. Goes fast enough to appease my lead foot but doesn't stick out when I need to blend in and not get that ticket. LOL!! My friend and I actually chased down an army guy in uniform on a motorcycle who had passed me, just to blow him a kiss while passing him to thank him for his service. Love the BDU's. His eyes lit up like we had made his day. I'm prior military with a tag and beep sticker from my battalion on the back,so I made sure he saw it when I passed him. I would bet he told his buddies about it the following Monday when he reported back for duty.

[@sun216]

Bellissima e ancora attuale! Anno 2023👍🏼

[@Prunesqualler]

I see a lot of the older P1800 in the body panels, etc. Especially the rear window. My best friend was mortified when his Dad bought a brand new 4 door wagon with the 5 speed manual tranny in 1965. After going on a weekend fishing trip with the two of them, and my Dad, I'll never forget how "tight" everything felt, and sounded. My Dad was sold, and bought his own wagon.two years later. It's a good thing gas was 0.43 cents a gallon cause.we rarely averaged over 0.20 cents a mile with Canadian dollars. Slightly larger then the American gallon. The roads we easily traveled would have destroyed my Dads older 1962 Chrysler Saratoga. Nice car, but limited to blacktop only. Those tortion bars were not the best.idea Chrysler eagerly advertised. Thanks for the memories. Ciao.

[@nermket4849]

Yeah, I think the rear window actually uses the same technique to hold it in place iirc.

[@qztronic]

the word 451 really woke me up !!!!!!!! OMG

[@TPBeastt]

That's really badass Volvo!

[@livedeliciously]

I love the idea that consumers can modify their car and still be under warranty. More manufacturers need to follow suite.

[@alial-ali865]

SICK COLOR

[@emantabrizi]

God, I love this car! Build it, Volvo, and I will come.

[@NegativeSpacesPositiveEntropy]

Fantasy car is a Polstar C30 with the XC70/90 AWD and raised suspension.

[@jeffputz4266]

Makes me think about a modern day interpretation of an AMC Gremlin...Swedish Racing Green is hilarious...oh those witty Swedes!

[@cro508]

his point was that you don't need a V8 to make heaps of power. T5 is all you need

[@andycoppes]

i had an 82' 240 the same color. 2 doors were rare in the US... the ecu died and my little brother took the car as his senior project for automech in high school. +turbo and all that... sold to someone racing autocross in alabama.

[@agentumsilwersilwer5310]

andy coppes 2 doirs? must have been the old 70s 242?

[@NoNameEND]

I so want this car in my garage.

[@Tickmissed]

lol at 4:19 jay tried to break it :D

[@adriannippy]

The color is yummmmmy !

[@doubletapproductions]

6:18 what a gem back there!

[@photo2010]

Neat little car. The tail end reminds me of the old Volvo P1800.