The U.S. will obtain a couple of additional examples of the 2023 Polestar 2 BST Version 270, the special-edition Polestar 2 electrical hatchback unveiled in June and restricted to 270 models worldwide.
Initially solely 47 have been earmarked for the U.S. however Polestar has since upped the quantity to 58 examples, Automotive and Driver reported on Thursday.
A Polestar spokesperson advised Motor Authority the automobile is offered out within the U.S., even with the additional allocation, and that the primary examples have been lately delivered to prospects.
The Polestar 2 BST Version 270 advantages from a spherical of chassis mods, in addition to the 476 hp and 502 lb-ft ranking that common Polestar 2 Lengthy Vary Twin Motor fashions obtain by way of an accessible $1,195 energy improve.
2023 Polestar 2 BST Version 270
The chassis mods, which embody a 1.0-inch decrease journey top, a particular tune for the common Polestar 2’s accessible Öhlins dampers, a entrance strut bar, and distinctive 21-inch wheels, are aimed toward enhancing the dealing with with out hurting journey consolation.
The Polestar 2 arrived for 2021 and its lineup expanded with a single-motor grade for 2022. Taking a leaf out of Tesla’s playbook, Polestar plans to supply continuous updates to its lineup. The 2023 Polestar 2’s adjustments embody new design choices and extra vary on some grades, along with the BST Version 270. Extra vital adjustments are within the pipeline. The current sighting of a camouflaged prototype factors to some styling tweaks being readied, probably for 2024.