Polestar will show of its Polestar 5 at the 2022 Goodwood Festival of Speed (23-26 June). Polestar 5 is their high-performance electric 4-door GT that flows on from the concept fisrt shown in 2020.

 

Pete Allen, Head of Polestar UK R&D, says: “Polestar 5 is shaping up to be a superb 4-door GT and a true Polestar at heart. The platform combines low-volume performance car attributes with modern technological advances to bring light-weight, high-rigidity sports car chassis technology into mass production.”

 

The UK team uses a new mechanical platform to design and develop a unique bonded aluminium chassis. It promises a new experience for a driver who wants a full-on sports car/GT sensation.

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In Sweden, development includes a new rear electric motor with better output, and 800-Volt architecture. The AWD version has a high-output front electric motor with an anticipated 650 kW (884 hp) and 900 Nm. The luxury GT is clearly aimed at what has been a market leader in this arena, the Tesla Model S which has changed little since its launch.

Gay EV owners tell us they want looks and performance, with many being early adopters. It is all about the drive, for thoe who can afford it.

 

Jörg Brandscheid, Polestar’s CTO and Head of R&D, says: “The new powertrain we are working on will set a new brand benchmark in our high-performing cars. Combining strong electric motor engineering ability with advances in light-weight platform technology is leading to truly stunning driver’s cars.”

 

Polestar 5 take to the Goodwood hill twice daily during the event in the “First Glance” group. Polestar 5 should be on sale in 2024. It will follow the launch of Polestar 3 and Polestar 4 electric SUVs.

 

Polestar’s YouTube documentary series shows how the company is transforming the Precept concept into the production Polestar 5 in a lot more detail than is usually revealed during a car project.

 

Thomas Ingenlath, Polestar CEO, comments: “Polestar 5 is a company-defining project. Its progressive design and advanced engineering set the tone for Polestar’s future. We have great talent on board enabling us to create truly iconic EVs.”

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