Volvo Polestar 1 set to become a Tesla killer
Posted by Zaran Tarapore on Oct 24, 2017
In an unsuspecting environment dominated by Tesla, Volvo’s performance arm unveiled its first hybrid car, Polestar 1. Slated for production and possibly (read: hopefully) making its way to the UAE, the Polestar 1’s hybrid powertrain will lead the way for battery-powered future models, Polestar 2 and Polestar 3.
Powered by the brand’s Drive-E 4-cylinder engine, the Polestar 1 is set to become a Tesla Model 3 killer with its engine and electric motor producing a combined output of 600 horsepower and a tire-shredding 1,000 Nm of torque.
Built on Volvo’s Scalable Platform Architecture (SPA) the stunning grand tourer will boast a continuously controlled electronic suspension (CESi) and 6-piston brake calipers for a thrilling drive. More than a drag strip record holder, however, the Polestar 1 will benefit from twin electric motors on the rear axle, and an extensive use of carbon fiber that claims to shave off nearly 230-kilograms.
Polestar cars, as per the company’s most recent communication, will be ordered entirely online and not offered for straight-up ownership, but on an annual subscription basis. Revolutionizing the ownership experience, the Polestar 1 won’t have a physical key either, for it will be a virtual key that can be shared with family and friends.
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