Volvo S60 (V8 Supercar)

V8 Supercars announced a new regulation set, titled Car of the Future, in 2010 as part of future-proofing discussions.{{cite news|title=The New Generation of V8 Supercars|url=http://www.v8supercar.com.au/technical/car-of-the-future|first=Aaron|last=Noonan|work=V8Supercars.com.au|publisher=V8 Supercars Australia|access-date=19 February 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130121181354/http://www.v8supercar.com.au/technical/car-of-the-future|archive-date=21 January 2013|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}} Intended to halve costs through control parts, the series mandated a standardised chassis and roll cage combination designed to attract new manufacturers to compete alongside the existing Holden and Ford products, whilst maintaining the popular 5.0L V8 engines – the base platforms would then be homologated to achieve technical parity, and teams allowed to develop certain components on top of that.{{cite news|title=Car of the Future released|url=http://www.v8supercars.com.au/car-of-the-future-released/tabid/70/newsid/9848/default.aspx|first=Briar|last=Gunther|work=V8Supercars.com.au|publisher=BigPond Sport|date=29 March 2010|access-date=19 February 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100401101159/http://www.v8supercars.com.au/car-of-the-future-released/tabid/70/newsid/9848/default.aspx|archive-date=1 April 2010|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}} The regulation set came into effect in 2013, initially planned to be 2012, with Nissan and Mercedes-AMG models confirmed to participate; Nissan as a factory effort using Altima L33s homologated by Kelly Racing, and Erebus Motorsport building E63-derived models without factory support.{{cite news|title=Nissan and Mercedes teams to debut with power deficit|url=http://www.speedcafe.com/2013/02/22/nissan-mercedes-teams-to-debut-with-power-deficit/|first=Stefan|last=Bartholomaeus|work=SpeedCafe.com|date=22 February 2013|access-date=1 March 2013}}

Volvo announced their entry into V8 Supercars in June 2013, partnering with Garry Rogers Motorsport on a three-year deal – marking the brands' first foray into Australian touring car racing since it won the 1986 championship with Robbie Francevic driving a 240T for Mark Petch Motorsport and the Volvo Dealer Team.{{cite news|url=https://www.media.volvocars.com/global/en-gb/media/pressreleases/49563|title=Volvo Cars to join Australian V8 Supercars Championship|publisher=Volvo Cars|date=17 June 2013}}{{cite news|url=https://www.supercars.com/news/volvo-car-australia-joins-v8-supercars|title=Volvo Car Australia Joins V8 Supercars|publisher=V8 Supercars|date=17 June 2013}}{{cite news|url=https://www.supercars.com/news/saturday-sleuthing-the-aussie-built-volvo-240|title=Saturday Sleuthing: the Aussie-Built Volvo 240|publisher=V8 Supercars|date=3 June 2016}} Rogers had been in "very, very close" discussions with Chrysler about using the 300C model since January 2012, before ultimately signing with the Swedish manufacturer.{{cite news|url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/v8-team-boss-confirms-chrysler-interest-20120130-1qorv.html|title=V8 team boss confirms Chrysler interest|publisher=Sydney Morning Herald|date=30 January 2012}}{{cite news|url=https://www.v8sleuth.com.au/how-chrysler-sparked-grms-volvo-supercars-deal/|title=HOW CHRYSLER SPARKED GRM'S VOLVO SUPERCARS DEAL|publisher=V8 Sleuth|date=17 November 2021}} The second-generation S60 model was chosen to represent the brand from 2014, using panels and fixings based on the original design of the S60 but modified in various places (such as the raising and pushing back of the roofline) to fit the control chassis.{{cite news|url=https://www.supercars.com/news/faqs-volvo-and-v8-supercars|title=FAQs: Volvo and V8 Supercars|publisher=V8 Supercars|date=17 June 2013}} The V8 Supercar included the fitment of the Yamaha-designed B8444S engine, with an increased bore and stroke from 4.4L to 5.0L to meet series requirements – its' flat-plane crank and 60° cylinder block produced a distinctive, deeper tone compared to its' pushrod 90° counterparts.{{cite news|url=https://www.supercars.com/news/polestar-seeks-driveability-for-volvo-v8|title=Polestar Seeks Driveability for Volvo V8|publisher=V8 Supercars|date=18 June 2013}}{{cite news|url=https://www.racecar-engineering.com/news/volvo-reveals-v8-supercars-engine/|title=Volvo reveals V8 Supercars engine|publisher=Racecar Engineering|date=11 February 2014}}{{cite news|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQOYENeoJ3A|title=Volvo V8 Supercar Pure Sound Compilation - Trackside and Onboard|publisher=TassieLorenzo on YouTube|date=27 September 2017}}

The car was launched on 13 February 2014, having been driven via police escort over the Sydney Harbour Bridge at sunrise. It was liveried predominantly in Volvo's cyan, with a Swedish flag on the roof and black patches on the doors – primary sponsorship came from long-time Garry Rogers supporter Valvoline.{{cite news|url=https://www.supercars.com/news/volvo-s60-v8-supercar-makes-its-debut|title=Volvo S60 V8 Supercar Makes its Debut|publisher=V8 Supercars|date=13 February 2014}} Scott McLaughlin was retained by GRM for his sophomore season in the category, and was joined by long-serving Volvo Sweden factory driver Robert Dahlgren; reigning STCC champion Thed Björk had requested the drive, but was instead tasked with testing Volvo's upcoming WTCC TC1 car based on the same road-going model.{{cite news|url=https://www.autosport.com/supercars/news/robert-dahlgren-gets-volvo-v8-supercars-seat-4471531/4471531/|title=Robert Dahlgren gets Volvo V8 Supercars seat|publisher=Autosport|date=16 January 2014}}{{cite news|url=https://www.v8sleuth.com.au/the-champion-who-begged-for-volvo-supercars-seat/|title=The champion who begged for Volvo Supercars seat|publisher=V8 Sleuth|date=8 November 2023}} The cars' liveries received a minor tweak mid-season, with NASCAR-style door numbers added to the #33 and #34 at the Ipswich and Eastern Creek rounds respectively.{{cite news|url=https://www.supercars.com/news/look-out-for-34|title=Look out for #34|publisher=V8 Supercars|date=20 August 2014}}

File:Robert Dahlgren in Volvo Polestar Racing Australia car 34, departing pitlane during the V8 Supercars Test Day.jpg at the V8 Supercars pre-season test in 2014.]]

The cars' first outings were surrounded by controversy, as rivals claimed it had an aerodynamic and power advantage.{{cite news|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/motorsport/supercars/special-investigation-shows-v8-supercar-engines-are-evenly-matched/news-story/fad056f604b6d15a1cd7b5d81333b8a9|title=Special investigation shows V8 Supercar engines are evenly matched|work=Fox Sports|date=3 May 2014}} This was exacerbated by the B8444S engine, which was substituted with a Holden Commodore VF-derived Chevrolet unit during homologation at RAAF Base East Sale, producing so much power in the pre-season test at Sydney Motorsport Park that it was catching rival cars without reaching full throttle.{{cite news|url=https://www.v8sleuth.com.au/mclaughlins-cheeky-ploy-to-hide-volvos-speed-advantage/|title=McLaughlin's cheeky ploy to hide Volvo's speed advantage|publisher=V8 Sleuth|date=5 August 2020}} At the opening round in Adelaide, McLaughlin qualified 5th and 2nd for the opening two races whilst Dahlgren qualified outside the top 20. Having finished the first race seventh, McLaughlin then held off a late charge from Jamie Whincup in the evening heat to finish 2nd behind Craig Lowndes.{{cite news|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/motorsport-mclaughlin-shines-at-clipsal/MTVTVYJQREXW4566WAUZ4JITVY/|title=McLaughlin shines at Clipsal|publisher=New Zealand Herald|date=1 March 2014}}{{cite news|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAFRS5r2g8E|title=Mclaughlin vs Whincup Awesome Finish! - 2014 Clipsal 500|publisher=AusMotorsportMadness on YouTube|date=1 March 2014}}{{cite news|url=https://www.supercars.com/news/mclaughlin-clipsal-2014-changed-my-life|title=McLaughlin: Clipsal 2014 changed my life|publisher=V8 Supercars|date=21 February 2015}} Both cars retired from the final race of the weekend with mechanical problems; Dahlgren with an engine failure, and McLaughlin with electrical issues.{{cite news|url=https://speedcafe.com/courtney-wins-dramatic-clipsal-500-finale/|title=Courtney wins dramatic Clipsal 500 finale|publisher=Speedcafe|date=2 March 2014}} McLaughlin then claimed the S60's first race win in the final heat of the non-championship V8 Supercars Challenge, a support event to the Australian Grand Prix.{{cite news|url=https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/volvo-ups-ante-in-v8-controversy/73xn48bgx|title=Volvo ups ante in V8 controversy|publisher=Special Broadcasting Service|date=16 March 2014}}

Ahead of the second round in Tasmania, Volvo were instructed to move 20kg of ballast in their engine bay to adjust its' centre of gravity.{{cite news|url=https://www.supercars.com/news/engine-test-centres-on-gravity|title=Engine test centres on gravity|publisher=V8 Supercars|date=9 April 2014}}{{cite news|url=https://speedcafe.com/v8-supercars-moves-engine-parity/|title=V8 Supercars moves on engine parity|publisher=Speedcafe|date=31 March 2014}} McLaughlin scored top 10 finishes in all three races at Symmons Plains, before both cars suffered a spate of mechanical failures at Winton.{{cite news|url=https://www.autosport.com/supercars/news/winton-v8-supercars-fabian-coulthard-claims-first-win-of-2014-4472478/4472478/|title=Fabian Coulthard claims first win of 2014|publisher=Autosport|date=5 April 2014}}{{cite news|url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/motorsport/lee-holdsworth-gives-mercedesbenz-first-v8-supercars-victory-20140405-zqr9t.html|title=Lee Holdsworth gives Mercedes-Benz first V8 Supercars victory|publisher=Sydney Morning Herald|date=5 April 2014}} McLaughlin then claimed two pole positions and two podiums in his home event in New Zealand, before taking the first championship race win for the S60 in Perth despite a cracked header.{{cite news|url=https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/242693/mclaughlin-on-pole-for-pukekohe-feature|title=McLaughlin on pole for Pukekohe feature|publisher=Radio New Zealand|date=27 April 2014}}{{cite news|url=https://racer.com/2014/05/17/mclaughlin-gives-s60-first-points-win/|title=McLaughlin gives S60 first points win|publisher=RACER|date=17 May 2014}} Following 5 out of 6 top-ten finishes for McLaughlin across Darwin and Townsville, the Kiwi then collided with Michael Caruso in a battle for the lead at Queensland Raceway.{{cite news|url=https://www.touringcartimes.com/2014/08/02/triple-eight-gifted-1-2-in-ipswich-as-volvo-and-nissan-collide/|title=Triple Eight gifted 1-2 in Ipswich as Volvo and Nissan collide|publisher=Touring Car Times|date=2 August 2014}} At the following round in Western Sydney, McLaughlin had an engine failure early in the first race before losing a wheel in the second after starting from pole, with the issues compounded after Dahlgren crashed out of the second race and had to sit out the remainder of the weekend – McLaughlin then bounced back to win the Sunday race, narrowly beating Nick Percat.{{cite news|url=https://www.autosport.com/supercars/news/eastern-creek-v8-supercars-mclaughlin-resists-percat-for-volvo-win-5048461/5048461/|title=McLaughlin resists Percat for Volvo win|publisher=Autosport|date=24 August 2014}}

McLaughlin and Dahlgren were joined by Alexandre Prémat and Greg Ritter for the endurance races.{{cite news | url=http://www.speedcafe.com/nissan-gt-driver-confirmed-v8-enduros/ | title=Nissan GT driver confirmed for V8 enduros | work=Speedcafe | date=27 May 2014 | access-date=27 May 2014}} McLaughlin and Prémat finished 8th at Sandown following an early battle with David Reynolds.{{cite news|url=https://au.motorsport.com/v8supercars/news/whincup-and-dumbrell-defend-sandown-500-title/2828395/|title=Whincup and Dumbrell defend Sandown 500 title|publisher=Motorsport.com|date=14 September 2014}} McLaughlin and Prémat then led 70 of the first 120 laps at the Bathurst 1000 before Dahlgren crashed at the Cutting, and on the subsequent safety car restart McLaughlin then crashed in the same place – #33 was ultimately the last classified finisher, 11 laps down in 17th.{{cite news|url=https://www.supercars.com/news/mclaughlin-emotional-after-race-ending-crash|title=McLaughlin emotional after race ending crash|publisher=V8 Supercars|date=14 October 2014}}{{cite news|url=https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/motor-sport/from-shane-van-gisbergens-dead-stop-to-scott-mclaughlin-hitting-the-wall-bathurst-was-full-of-heartache/news-story/82cda87dd6f29a156531b43bd64b1add|title=From Shane van Gisbergen's dead stop to Scott McLaughlin hitting the wall, Bathurst was full of heartache|publisher=Daily Telegraph|date=12 October 2014}} Dahlgren finished a season-best 12th in the first race on the Gold Coast, whilst McLaughlin/Prémat scored pole and finished 2nd in the final enduro of the season.{{cite news | url=http://www.speedcafe.com/2014/10/25/redemption-tekno-gold-coast-victory/ | title=Redemption for Tekno with Gold Coast victory | work=Speedcafe | date=25 October 2014 | access-date=27 October 2014}}{{cite news | url=http://www.speedcafe.com/2014/10/26/victory-secures-enduro-cup-whincupdumbrell/ | title=Victory secures Pirtek Enduro Cup for Whincup/Dumbrell | work=Speedcafe | date=26 October 2014 | access-date=27 October 2014}} McLaughlin then won the first race at Phillip Island ahead of Lowndes and Whincup, before taking a last-gasp win in the third race of the weekend after Garth Tander ran out of fuel in the final metres.{{cite news|url=https://speedcafe.com/mclaughlin-holds-lowndes-race-33-victory/|title=McLaughlin holds off Lowndes for Race 33 victory|publisher=Speedcafe|date=15 November 2014}}{{cite news|url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-11-16/scott-mclaughlin-takes-phillip-island-v8-win/5895342|title=Scott McLaughlin wins Phillip Island V8 Supercars race as Garth Tander runs out of fuel|publisher=Australian Broadcasting Corporation|date=16 November 2014}} The final round at Sydney Olympic Park was overshadowed by stormy weather, but McLaughlin managed to equal Whincup on 10 pole positions apiece for the season in the final qualifying session.{{cite news|url=https://au.motorsport.com/v8supercars/news/mclaughlin-takes-pole-position-for-final-v8sc-race-of-2014/2855570/|title=McLaughlin takes pole position for final V8SC race of 2014|publisher=Motorsport.com|date=7 December 2014}}

McLaughlin finished the 2014 drivers' championship in 5th, and Dahlgren 25th (last of the regular drivers). Garry Rogers Motorsport finished 6th in the teams' championship, narrowly beating Erebus Motorsport by 23 points. Prior to the final round of the season, Dahlgren was confirmed to be leaving the team at seasons' end and returning to Sweden.{{cite news|url=https://speedcafe.com/volvo-confirms-dahlgrens-v8-supercars-exit/|title=Volvo confirms Dahlgren's V8 Supercars exit|publisher=Speedcafe|date=21 November 2014}}{{cite news|url=https://racer.com/2014/11/21/dahlgren-parts-with-volvo-v8-team/|title=Dahlgren parts with Volvo team|publisher=RACER|date=21 November 2014}}{{cite news|url=https://www.touringcartimes.com/2014/11/21/robert-dahlgren-to-leave-v8-supercars-after-sydney/|title=Robert Dahlgren to leave V8 Supercars after Sydney|publisher=Touring Car Times|date=21 November 2014}}

In November 2014, Dick Johnson Racing's David Wall was confirmed to replace Dahlgren at Garry Rogers Motorsport for the 2015 season.{{cite news|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/motorsport/supercars/david-wall-to-pilot-volvos-second-v8-supercar-in-2015-replacing-robert-dahlgren/news-story/4376ce1b17d0e54ab4d3956a4475e17f|title=David Wall to pilot Volvo's second V8 Supercar in 2015, replacing Robert Dahlgren|work=Fox Sports|date=27 November 2014}} The 2015 livery was launched on 6 February, featuring a predominantly similar design but with Wilson Security replacing Valvoline as the primary backer – from the Townsville round onwards (excluding the Bathurst 1000), Wall's car was primarily sponsored by Payce Consolidated.{{cite news|url=https://practicalmotoring.com.au/car-news/2015-volvo-polestar-racing-v8-supercar-revealed/|title=2015 Volvo Polestar Racing V8 Supercar revealed|publisher=Practical Motoring|date=6 February 2015}}{{cite news|url=https://www.supercars.com/news/volvo-livery-unleashed-on-team-video|title=Volvo livery unleashed on team video|publisher=V8 Supercars|date=6 February 2015}}{{cite news|url=https://www.supercars.com/news/david-wall-paid-not-pay-driver|title=David Wall: Paid, not pay driver|publisher=V8 Supercars|date=1 December 2014}} Volvo had expressed interest in expanding to four cars in mid-2014, but ultimately opted against it in order to "focus on the [car] speed".{{cite news|url=https://www.supercars.com/news/volvo-considers-adding-cars-in-2015|title=Volvo considers adding cars in 2015|publisher=V8 Supercars|date=4 August 2014}}{{cite news|url=https://motornews.co.nz/top-tier/v8-supercars/volvo-to-field-four-s60s-in-2015-v8-supercars-championship/|title=Volvo to field four S60s in 2015 V8 Supercars Championship|publisher=motornews.co.nz|date=8 September 2014}}{{cite news|url=https://www.supercars.com/news/volvo-wants-more-speed-not-more-cars|title=Volvo wants more speed not more cars|publisher=V8 Supercars|date=20 October 2014}} In 2021, Lee Holdsworth confirmed that Erebus Motorsport had been in line to switch from Mercedes to Volvo for the 2015 season before the deal collapsed at Bathurst.{{cite news|url=https://www.v8sleuth.com.au/erebus-lost-volvo-deal-led-to-holdsworths-exit/|title=EREBUS' LOST VOLVO DEAL LED TO HOLDSWORTH'S EXIT|publisher=V8 Sleuth|date=27 January 2021}}

File:Scott McLaughlin Sydney 2015.JPG.]]

McLaughlin did not start the opening race of the season after suffering an oil pump failure on the warm-up lap.{{cite news|url=https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/motor-sport/clipsal-500-bad-luck-for-volvos-scott-mclaughlin-as-his-car-catches-fire-on-the-warm-up-lap/news-story/90dee907c17da957922bb4053a51aecd|title=Bad luck for Volvo's Scott McLaughlin as his car catches fire on the warm up lap|publisher=Adelaide Advertiser|date=28 February 2015}} The team could only muster a best finish of 9th during the rest of the Adelaide weekend, a result replicated at Symmons Plains after McLaughlin suffered an engine failure in the first race of the weekend.{{cite news|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/motorsport/supercars/v8-supercars-2015-tasmania-race-5-craig-lowndes-leads-lights-to-flag-to-score-career-win-no-99/news-story/55a489a7c472daab90d7b2c58a58b42a|title=Craig Lowndes leads lights to flag to score career win No. 99|work=Fox Sports|date=29 March 2015}} Prior to Symmons Plains, Chris Pither replaced Wall at the non-championship Australian Grand Prix event after the Sydneysider suffered burns in Adelaide.{{cite news|url=https://www.touringcartimes.com/2015/03/10/chris-pither-replaces-injured-david-wall-at-volvo-for-melbourne/|title=Chris Pither replaces injured David Wall at Volvo for Melbourne|publisher=Touring Car Times|date=10 March 2015}} Only three top-ten finishes followed in the next nine races; McLaughlin then finished 4th in the first race in Townsville before claiming the S60's first pole position of the season in the second race, however the team were denied another strong finish after his car threw a power steering belt during the race.{{cite news|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/motorsport/supercars/v8-supercars-2015-townsville-400-scott-mclaughlin-secures-pole-for-volvo-and-garry-rogers-motorsport/news-story/aa57cdd822aad5eafe6937204f2baac6|title=Scott McLaughlin secures pole for Volvo and Garry Rogers Motorsport|work=Fox Sports|date=12 July 2015}}{{cite news|url=https://speedcafe.com/mclaughlin-deflated-by-mechanical-woes/|title=McLaughlin deflated by mechanical woes|publisher=Speedcafe|date=14 July 2015}}{{cite news|url=https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/motor-sport/v8-supercars/v8-supercars-2015-scott-mclaughlin-hoping-volvo-reliability-problems-wont-travel-with-him-to-ipswich/news-story/448f3718e61ce2393047190cd3149e65|title=Scott McLaughlin hoping Volvo reliability problems won't travel with him to Ipswich|publisher=Herald Sun|date=29 July 2015}} The Townsville results did lead to a minor turnaround in fortunes, with McLaughlin taking a podium finish in Ipswich as well as top-five finishes in two of the races at Eastern Creek.{{cite news|url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-08-01/winterbottom-goes-back-to-back-at-ipswich-v8s/6665804|title=Mark Winterbottom wins both races at V8 Supercars in Ipswich|publisher=Australian Broadcasting Corporation|date=1 August 2015}}{{cite news|url=https://autodeadline.com.au/Content/Volvo-Car/Volvo-home/Article/Scott-McLaughlin-We-are-back-on-board-/1061/1359/3222|title=Scott McLaughlin "We are back on board"|publisher=autodeadline.com.au|date=24 August 2015}}

McLaughlin and Prémat again teamed up for the endurance races, whilst Pither joined Wall in Car #34.{{cite news|url=http://www.speedcafe.com/2015/05/11/grm-confirms-chris-pither-for-pirtek-enduro-cup/|title=GRM confirms Chris Pither for Pirtek Enduro Cup|work=Speedcafe|date=11 May 2015}} McLaughlin and Prémat finished 14th at Sandown after a mistake in the pit-stop led to the car leaving its' bay with the air-jack still attached.{{cite news|url=https://speedcafe.com/prodrive-scores-one-two-in-sandown-500/|title=Prodrive scores one-two in Sandown 500|publisher=Speedcafe|date=13 September 2015}} Wall and Pither retired from Bathurst after suffering another engine failure inside the first 100km, whilst McLaughlin and Prémat managed a fifth-place finish having been in contention throughout.{{cite news|url=https://www.touringcartimes.com/2015/10/11/craig-lowndes-takes-sixth-career-win-at-the-2015-bathurst-1000/|title=Craig Lowndes takes his sixth win at the 2015 Bathurst 1000|publisher=Touring Car Times|date=11 October 2015}} McLaughlin then claimed another pole position on the Gold Coast, leading Volvo Global to express "positivity" about continuing in the series beyond 2016 despite dismal race results that weekend.{{cite news|url=https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/volvo-positive-about-v8-supercars-54771/|title=Volvo 'positive' about V8 Supercars|publisher=Carsales.com.au|date=28 October 2015}} Following the Gold Coast round, Wall was confirmed to be out of a full-time drive at the end of the season.{{cite news|url=https://www.supercars.com/news/wall-wants-co-drive|title=Wall wants co-drive|publisher=V8 Supercars|date=29 October 2015}} McLaughlin then finished the season with eight top-ten finishes in the last nine races, including four podiums and two pole positions – Wall scored his best race result, a 15th place, in the penultimate round at Phillip Island.{{cite news|url=https://www.cyanracing.com/news/2015/11/22/triple-podium-for-scott-mclaughlin-at-phillip-island|title=Triple podium for Scott McLaughlin at Phillip Island|publisher=Volvo Polestar Racing|date=22 November 2015}} McLaughlin and Wall finished 8th and 23rd in the drivers' championship, whilst GRM finished 7th in the teams' championship.{{cite news|url=https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/database/championships/2015-australian-v8-supercar-championship/|title=2015 Australian V8 Supercar Championship|publisher=Motorsport Magazine|accessdate=29 November 2024}}

In November 2015, James Moffat from Nissan Motorsport was confirmed as David Wall's replacement for 2016.{{cite news|url=https://www.touringcartimes.com/2015/11/03/james-moffat-keen-to-make-it-two-volvos-in-the-top-next-season/|title=James Moffat keen to make it two Volvos at the front next season|publisher=Touring Car Times|date=3 November 2015}} The livery was launched on 20 February, retaining the same sponsors but replacing the black patches with white cut-out sections.{{cite news|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiJHivTK6TA|title=2016 VOLVO V8 SUPERCAR LAUNCH|publisher=Garry Rogers Motorsport on YouTube|date=20 February 2016}}

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McLaughlin started the season with a pair of fourth-places in Adelaide, and scored another one at the following round in Launceston.{{cite news|url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-03-05/jamie-whincup-clipsal-500-james-courtney-v8-supercars/7223910|title=Jamie Whincup, James Courtney share Clipsal 500 wins in V8 Supercars season opener|publisher=Australian Broadcasting Corporation|date=5 March 2016}}{{cite news|url=https://www.espn.com.au/v8-supercars/story/_/id/15122815/will-davison-wins-v8-round-symmons-plains|title=Will Davison wins V8 round at Symmons Plains|publisher=ESPN|date=3 April 2016}} McLaughlin then dominated the next round at Phillip Island, taking a grand slam in both races whilst team-mate Moffat finished 7th in the first race.{{cite news | url=http://www.speedcafe.com/2016/04/16/mclaughlin-breaks-victory-drought-in-race-6/ | title=McLaughlin breaks victory drought in Race 6 | last=Bartholomaeus | first=Stefan | work=Speedcafe | date=16 April 2016}}{{cite news|url=https://www.supercars.com/news/back-to-back|title=Back to back|publisher=V8 Supercars|date=17 April 2016}} Following the success, Volvo renewed their support for another three seasons on 27 April, whilst McLaughlin was given a cameo drive for Volvo in the STCC season-opener on 1 May.{{cite news|url=https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/motor-sport/v8-supercars/v8-supercars-volvo-sign-historic-three-year-deal-aimed-at-becoming-a-powerhouse-in-the-sport/news-story/6dc2b9a31f58a182c8e3fd975a8d8dad|title=Volvo sign historic three year deal aimed at becoming a powerhouse in the sport|publisher=Daily Telegraph|date=27 April 2016}}{{cite news|url=https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/motor-sport/v8-scott-mclaughlin-to-race-volvo-in-sweden-in-scandinavian-touring-car-championship/news-story/78c6360ebf41df5bcbe109bfb752bf10|title=Scott McLaughlin to race Volvo in Sweden in Scandinavian Touring Car Championship|publisher=Herald Sun|date=26 April 2016}}

On 4 May, a week after Volvo's support was renewed, the Swedish company backflipped on the deal and opted to quit the category at the end of the season.{{cite news|url=https://www.theage.com.au/sport/motorsport/volvo-shocks-v8-supercars-by-making-quick-getaway-from-the-circuit-20160504-gomhcz.html|title=Volvo shocks V8 Supercars by making quick getaway from the circuit|publisher=The Age|date=4 May 2016}}{{cite news | url=http://www.speedcafe.com/disappointment-at-volvo-aus-over-v8-exit/ | title=Disappointment at Volvo Aus over V8 exit | publisher=Speedcafe | last1=Bartholomaeus | first1=Stefan | last2=Lomas | first2=Gordon | date=4 May 2016}} Following suggestions that GRM could run the existing cars privately for 2017 and beyond, Cyan Racing clarified that all Volvo IP – including chassis, engines and panels – had to be shipped to Sweden at the conclusion of the season.{{cite news|url=https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/motor-sport/volvo-recalls-v8-race-cars-to-sweden-amid-supercars-departure-garry-rogers-motorsport-impact/news-story/559f6b1e2356af7287681aa62564bba5|title=Volvo recalls V8 race cars to Sweden amid Supercars departure, Garry Rogers Motorsport impact|publisher=Adelaide Now|date=5 May 2016}}{{cite news|url=https://www.whichcar.com.au/news/volvo-quits-v8-supercars|title=Volvo quits V8 Supercars|publisher=WhichCar?|date=5 May 2016}}

Two podiums in two events followed for McLaughlin in Perth and Winton.{{cite news|url=https://au.motorsport.com/v8supercars/news/winton-v8s-slade-secures-maiden-victory-738803/2981548/|title=Slade secures maiden victory|publisher=Motorsport.com|date=21 May 2016}} After power steering issues for Moffat in Darwin and a collision for McLaughlin with Dale Wood in Townsville, at least one car finished in the top ten in the four races across Ipswich and Eastern Creek – although Moffat was denied a strong finish in Race 19 after spinning Shane van Gisbergen.{{cite news|url=https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/motor-sport/v8-supercars/supercars-live-coverage-of-saturday-practice-qualifying-and-racing-in-darwin/news-story/646909c5c2c2ace6c47437c6bee33a42|title=Michael Caruso wins Supercars Race 12 at the Darwin Triple Crown|publisher=Daily Telegraph|date=18 June 2016}}{{cite news|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/motorsport/supercars/supercars-live-coverage-of-qualifying-race-14-at-the-townsville-400/news-story/b609cc92b894d506501ddc0b3cc248ad|title=Jamie Whincup wins Race 14 at the Townsville 400|work=Fox Sports|date=9 July 2016}}{{cite news|url=https://speedcafe.com/whincup-records-100th-supercars-win/|title=Whincup records 100th Supercars win|publisher=Speedcafe|date=28 August 2016}}

For the endurance races, McLaughlin was joined by former team-mate Wall, whilst GRM protégé James Golding made his début alongside Moffat.{{cite news|url=https://www.supercars.com/news/volvo-line-up-confirmed|title=Volvo line-up confirmed|publisher=Supercars Championship|date=30 August 2016}} The Sandown 500 marked the series first "Retro Round", and both Volvos were re-liveried to honour their 1986 championship win – rookie Golding suffered a heavy puncture-induced crash at the end of the back straight on the opening lap, leading to a red flag, whilst McLaughlin and Wall finished 4th.{{cite news | url=http://www.speedcafe.com/classic-volvo-livery-returns-for-sandown/ | title=Classic Volvo livery returns for Sandown | work=speedcafe.com | publisher=Speedcafe | last=Bartholomaeus | first=Stefan | date=14 September 2016}}{{cite news | url=http://www.speedcafe.com/golding-just-trying-to-stay-alive-in-crash/ | title=Golding 'just trying to stay alive' in crash | work=speedcafe.com | publisher=Speedcafe | last=Bartholomaeus | first=Stefan | date=18 September 2016 | accessdate=25 September 2016}}{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2016/sep/18/tander-luff-claim--sandown-500-crown|title=Garth Tander and Warren Luff claim momentous Sandown 500 crown|work=The Guardian|date=18 September 2016}} The throwback livery was retained for Bathurst, where McLaughlin qualified on the front row; however, Moffat suffered a fiery engine failure just past the 100-lap mark, whilst McLaughlin was taken out of contention in a controversial late-race crash involving Whincup and Tander.{{cite news | url=http://www.speedcafe.com/whincup-denies-mclaughlin-bathurst-pole/ | title=Whincup denies McLaughlin Bathurst pole | work=speedcafe.com | publisher=Speedcafe | last=Bartholomaeus | first=Stefan | date=8 October 2016}}{{cite news|url=https://www.supercars.com/news/rivals-reflect-on-bathurst-2016-controversy|title=Rivals reflect on Bathurst 2016 controversy|publisher=Supercars Championship|date=27 September 2017}} Having reverted both cars back to the regular livery, McLaughlin and Wall rounded out the Enduro Cup with two podiums on the Gold Coast, whilst Moffat and Golding also scored a top-five finish in the first race – McLaughlin also gained viral notoriety during this event after he made an out-of-control pass on Mark Winterbottom.{{cite news|url=https://www.motorsport.com/v8supercars/news/gold-coast-600-van-gisbergen-overcomes-time-penalty-takes-saturday-win-841415/841415/|title=Van Gisbergen overcomes time penalty, takes Saturday win|publisher=Motorsport.com|date=22 October 2016}}{{cite news|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/motorsport/moto-gp/live-supercars-race-23-gold-coast-600/news-story/e1964230a3cfc61ed4ded5730710398f|title=Jamie Whincup wins Supercars Race 23, Gold Coast 600|work=Fox Sports|date=23 October 2016}}{{cite news|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5fRP5u1Wwg|title=FLASHBACK: McLaughlin makes a power slide dive on Winterbottom for the podium|publisher=Supercars Championship on YouTube|date=11 May 2020}}

The S60s rounded out their tenure in V8 Supercars with top-ten finishes in all of the last six races, including two podiums for McLaughlin at Pukekohe.{{cite web | url = http://www.supercars.com/sessions/2016-itm-auckland-supersprint/virgin-australia-supercars-championship-race-27/ | title = ITM Auckland SuperSprint V8 Supercars Championship Results – Race 27 | publisher = supercars.com | accessdate = 9 November 2016}} McLaughlin's strong finish to the season saw him finish 3rd in the drivers' championship ahead of Lowndes, whilst Moffat finished 20th outright after two top-tens in the last three races – Garry Rogers Motorsport meanwhile claimed 3rd in the teams' championship, their best teams' championship result since 2010.{{cite news|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/motorsport/supercars/supercars-shane-van-gisbergen-wins-race-29-sydney-500/news-story/bd8ca825b00d6bcae62185e30b0664dc|title=Shane van Gisbergen wins Race 29, Sydney 500|work=Fox Sports|date=5 December 2016}}

Following the conclusion of the 2016 season, two of the three chassis used in the Volvo program – as well as the associated Volvo componentry – were sent to Sweden. One bare chassis remained in Australia as a reserve for GRM, whilst the other two cars went into Volvo and Cyan Racing's museum collections in Gothenburg.{{cite news|url=https://www.v8sleuth.com.au/what-happened-to-the-volvo-v8-supercars/|title=WHAT HAPPENED TO THE VOLVO V8 SUPERCARS?|publisher=V8 Sleuth|date=11 May 2020}}

Having run Holden Commodore VFs in the first season of Car of the Future regulations in 2013, GRM reverted to the Commodores for the 2017 season.{{cite news|url=https://www.supercars.com/news/grm-to-run-commodores-in-2017|title=GRM to run Commodores in 2017|publisher=Supercars Championship|date=18 January 2017}} Scott McLaughlin was poached by DJR Team Penske following Volvo's exit, and he was replaced with former GRM driver Garth Tander.{{cite news|url=https://speedcafe.com/djr-team-penske-confirms-mclaughlin-signing/|title=DJR Team Penske confirms McLaughlin signing|publisher=Speedcafe|date=28 June 2016}}{{cite news|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/motorsport/supercars/supercars-garth-tander-to-race-for-garry-rogers-motorsport-in-2017/news-story/2b38182a7812e5dada6db0ad1c8e602e|title=Garth Tander to race for Garry Rogers Motorsport in 2017|work=Fox Sports|date=15 December 2016}}

In 2024, GRM director Barry Rogers claimed that the project had been set back by culture clashes between Volvo Sweden and the "ocker-type" GRM outfit, and that both sides were "protective" of their IP. Both parties however admitted that Volvo Cars in Australia had benefitted from the program, with a 62% increase in vehicle sales in the first half of 2014.{{cite news|url=https://www.v8sleuth.com.au/culture-clashes-doomed-volvo-supercars-project/|title=Culture clashes doomed Volvo Supercars project|publisher=V8 Sleuth|date=29 April 2024}}{{cite news|url=https://www.themercury.com.au/sport/volvo-finding-direct-link-between-boosted-sales-and-their-involvement-in-v8-supercars/news-story/90b1e4654147221e71cb1e784860bc11|title=Volvo finding direct link between boosted sales and their involvement in V8 Supercars|publisher=Tasmanian Mercury|date=17 June 2014}}

• ‡ – Includes points scored with other teams.

The Volvo S60 V8 Supercar appeared as a playable vehicle in Forza Motorsport 6 alongside other V8 Supercar models from the 2015 season.{{cite news|url=https://www.supercars.com/news/forza-motorsport-6-partnership|title=Forza Motorsport 6 Partnership|publisher=V8 Supercars|date=24 August 2015}}

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