You can do the basic aero testing with any engine in it,” he said.“You’re simply looking at modelling the basic parameters of an S60 (bodyshape) against the basic parameters of the others.“You can do the testing of the chassis and aero with any engine, and then when the engine is ready, off you go with the combined.“For the basic loadings of the chassis you’ve got to get the aerodynamics right, so you’ve got to do that sooner rather than later.”A mid-December maiden test for the Volvo would put its track debut between that seen for the new 2013 players Nissan (which tested for the first time on November 2, 2012) and Mercedes (which first tested on January 16, 2013).Polestar’s managing director Christian Dahl stressed to Speedcafe.com on a recent visit to Australia that a late track debut for the engine wouldn’t be a concern.“Everyone looking from the outside is scared when they see the first round looming, but you do the hard work and it all comes together in the last weeks,” he said.
