If you were to look at the Polestar 2 BST 270 from a distance, you probably wouldn’t think of it as a track-tuned performer. But that’s exactly what it is.
Just like the standard Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor, the BST 270 is driven by a pair of electric motors that combine to produce 470 hp and 501 lb-ft (680 Nm) of torque. A series of upgrades were then made to lift the EV’s performance with a particular focus on improving its handling.
For starters, Polestar’s engineers have fitted the car with a set of bespoke two-way adjustable Öhlins dampers. Springs that are 20 per cent stiffer are also fitted, as is a front strut bar while the 4-piston Brembo brakes of the standard model remain untouched.
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To show what the car is all about, Polestar chief test engineer Joakim Rydolm had the opportunity to test it at the beautiful Ascari circuit in Ronda, Spain. During the clip, Rydolm talks about the upgrades made to the car and how these alterations improve the car’s track credentials.
A handful of visual alterations also distinguish the Polestar 2 BST 270 from lesser variants. For example, it sits on a set of bespoke 21-inch alloy wheels painted black and wrapped in 245/35 Pirelli P Zero tires that were developed specifically for it. The front bumper and side skirts also feature aerodynamic extensions and customers can order it with a matte-black stripe running the length of the car. Shoppers will be able to order the car in either Thunder or Snow paint finishes.