Polestar 2 Arctic Circle is Built for the Snow
The Polestar 2 Arctic Circle was created as a unique one-off special version that brings winter rally inspiration to a Polestar for the first time. Polestar engineers its vehicles in extreme conditions in various places around the world – from the searing heat of Arizona in the United States to the bitter cold of northern Sweden. As a Swedish premium EV manufacturer, it is the cold environment where Polestar’s engineering expertise sets the brand apart. The Polestar 2 Arctic Circle is a one-time-only showpiece and will not go into production.
Winter Testing
Executed within the Arctic Circle at over 66-degrees north, Polestar’s intense winter testing programme runs for 15 weeks from December to March every year and sees teams of engineers pushing prototypes – and themselves – to the limit. Not only harsh on mechanical components, the immense cold has also pushed Polestar engineers in testing the car in very challenging conditions – even in temperatures as low as -35 degrees Celsius.
Polestar 2 Arctic Circle
The base car, a Polestar 2 Long range Dual motor with Performance Pack, features several specific tweaks. For instance, it has a raised ride height (+30 mm), increased power and torque output (350 kW and 680 Nm) and custom-made 19-inch studded winter tires (245/35 R19). The tires also features 4 mm metal studs (490 per tire), give the Polestar 2 Arctic Circle the mechanical credentials to be quick and agile on snow and ice.
Chassis
The Polestar 2 Arctic Circle features 30%-softer springs along with three-way performance Öhlins dampers. Front and rear strut braces have been fitted to increase torsional rigidity and steering responsiveness as well. A new prototype launch control system has also been integrated via steering wheel-mounted paddles. Lastly, a carbon fiber snow shovel and a recovery strap are mounted in the rear of the car.
Exterior
Visually, rally inspiration has included the fitment of 19-inch OZ Racing rally wheels, four Stedi Quad Pro LED front lights and unique exterior livery in matte grey and white. The interior also features custom-upholstered Recaro front bucket seats in charcoal with Swedish gold branding. The front bumper features a carbon fiber skid plate for additional under-body protection as well.
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