Polestar Idea BST previews doubtlessly extra track-ready Polestar 6
- The Polestar Idea BST previews a doubtlessly hotter Polestar 6
- The Polestar 6 is an electrical convertible set to reach in 2026
- Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath has confirmed extra BST editions
The Polestar 6 continues to be two years away from manufacturing and the start-up automaker’s already exhibiting variants in idea kind.
On Thursday, the Polestar Idea BST debuted forward of its formal introduction on the 2024 Goodwood Competition of Pace. Primarily based on the Polestar 6 Idea, which is able to run the hill on the occasion, the Idea BST is the convertible electrical automobile “turned as much as 11,” in line with Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath.
Polestar BST Idea
Polestar BST Idea
Polestar BST Idea
The Idea BST begins out with the Polestar 6 Idea, however then drapes concept-specific bodywork with flared fenders and a wider observe–Polestar did not point out how a lot wider–housing 22-inch cast alloy wheels.
The additional width is tougher to discern in photographs, however the enhanced aerodynamics are straightforward to identify. The hood includes a vented design with a brand new entrance splitter. The rear wing is very large and includes a comparable design as what’s discovered on the $300,000-plus Ford Mustang GTD and Porsche 911 GT3 and 911 GT3 RS.
Polestar completed the Idea BST in motorsport silver with a livery impressed by racing graphics, in line with the automaker.
The inside of the Idea BST hasn’t been proven but.
Polestar 6 Idea AT 2024 Goodwood Competition of Pace
The Polestar 6 was introduced in idea kind in 2022 as an electrical convertible that is headed to manufacturing in 2026. It itself relies on the O2 idea automobile unveiled earlier that 12 months. A dual-motor electrical powertrain will generate as much as 884 hp and 663 lb-ft of torque to all 4 wheels with a 0-62 mph time of three.2 seconds. Prime pace is alleged to be 155 mph and an 800-volt electrical structure is on board for quick charging.
Polestar hasn’t stated if the Idea BST options any powertrain modifications or suspension tweaks.
So far, Polestar’s put two BST Editions into manufacturing.
2023 Polestar 2 BST Version 270
The 2023 Polestar 2 BST Version 270 introduced dealing with and efficiency upgrades to the electrical automobile in 2022. The Öhlin shock absorber and entrance strut bar integration was notably spectacular and took some rerouting. Polestar solely deliberate to make 270 of the particular version with 47 coming to the U.S., however reputation justified the U.S. getting 58 examples.
The follow-up to the BST Version 270 got here the subsequent 12 months in 2023 with the 2023 Polestar 2 BST Version 230. The mechanical upgrades on the BST Version 230 matched these of the earlier BST Version 270, however the up to date automobile introduced design updates with completely different paint colours and inside supplies.
Ingenlath stated in March that Polestar plans extra BST efficiency editions.
