A new video shows the Polestar 2 BST Edition 270 tackling Spain’s Ascari Race Track. Polestar Chief Test Engineer Joakim Rydholm takes us through the car’s various performance upgrades before demonstrating its capabilities on the race track.
The Polestar powertrain produces 476 horsepower (350 kilowatts) and 502 pound-feet (680 Newton-meters) of torque. Polestar supplies it with energy from the same 78 kilowatt-hour battery pack available in the standard model.
The output is only one aspect that is improved in high-performance electric vehicles. Polestar also improved the suspension. Issue 2 of the BST 270 features a two-way adjustable Ohlins damper specially developed for this model. Additional adjustment space is located under the hood, which is revealed in the video. Polestar also added a front strut bar and 20 percent stiffer springs. Improved suspension lowers EV by 25 millimeters (0.98 in).
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Another specially designed feature is the tires. They are Pirelli P Zero 245/35 rubber wrapped around the unique 21-inch alloy wheels. Polestar did not modify the brakes, but the car still uses the four-piston Brembo unit model.
Polestar is only building 270 examples of the EV, which will be available in the US. The automaker plans to bring 47 of them to America, with prices starting at $75,500 before destination fees. It’s only available in two colors – Thunder or Snow – with Charcoal WeaveTech covering the cabin. Polestar differentiated the 2 BST Edition 270 by providing body-colored bumpers and side skirts.
The Polestar 2 was launched in 2020 as a five-door electric liftback. The EV is available in single and dual motor configurations with two battery pack sizes (the smaller 69 kWh is only available in Europe). The BST 270 edition gives the brand something special to sell customers as it looks set to establish itself as a formidable new brand.
The young company introduced the Polestar 3 in October, its first electric SUV. It’s an important model in a vital crossover segment that should sell well for the automaker. Special editions such as the BST Edition 270 will help Polestar establish itself and its followers.
