The Polestar 1 is one of the upcoming cars that
doesn’t really need any camouflage, as we have already seen it in numerous
occasions -both static and on the move. Despite that, Polestar was spotted
working on a camouflaged test car, which was found parked on a petrol station. Polestar has been quite open
about the ongoing development of the One, sharing everything from internal
safety tests to production of the prototypes, as well as high-speed evaluation.
The plug-in hybrid, high-performance GT is going to
feature a heavily electrified powertrain that combines a twin-charged 2.0-liter
four-cylinder engine with a pair of electric motors. The result will be 592 hp and 1,000 Nm of torque.
The upcoming Polestar 1 will be also able to travel
on electric power alone for 150 km, while the powertrain will feature
real torque vectoring for a more thrilling driving experience. The cabin comes with a
typical-for-a-GT 2+2 configuration while the lightweight bodywork is made out
of carbon fiber, including the roof. The chassis will feature a carbon
fiber section between the middle of the floor and the rear compartment, which
according to Polestar is radically improving the structure’s torsional
stiffness.
The 1 will be Polestar’s first product since its
separation from Volvo and as such aims to become the brand’s halo model.
Regular production of the Polestar 1 is scheduled to begin in mid-2019, with
the entire first year being completely sold out according to the company, including
200 cars destined for North America.
The plug-in hybrid Polestar 1 is priced at US$ 155,000
in the United States and at 155,000 euros in Europe. Chinese customers will
have to pay at least ¥ 1.45 million to get their hands on this carbon-clad
high-performance GT.
