Polestar will reveal its latest prototype electric car at the 2022 Goodwood Festival of Speed.
The Polestar 5 has been developed from the Precept concept, and will be a luxurious four-door GT.
It is Polestar’s first ‘clean sheet’ design, with much of the development work undertaken at its British R&D facility in Coventry.
Due to enter production in 2024, the Polestar 5 has been the subject of the company’s ‘Precept: from Concept to Car’ YouTube documentary series.
From concept to hillclimb
To be located in the Festival of Speed’s First Glance paddock, the Polestar 5 will make several runs up the Goodwood hill.
The original Precept concept car will be on static display, with other Polestar models also making an appearance. These include the company’s electric roadster concept.
Polestar has previously used the Festival of Speed to demonstrate new vehicles. Last year, an experimental Polestar 2 took to the hill, while the Polestar 1 prototype was shown in 2018.
“Goodwood is our favourite place to show our cars in an enthusiast environment,” explains Polestar CEO, Thomas Ingenlath. “This year, we are thrilled to showcase Polestar 5 going up the hill. Our UK R&D team is doing an amazing job developing the car, and we are proud to be able to highlight their hard work at this early stage.”
Limited numbers, more power
Goodwood will also see the new high-performance Polestar 2 BST Edition 270 make its public debut.
Limited to 270 examples, the special Polestar 2 has power from its electric motors increased to a combined 476hp. Its chassis has been lowered by 25mm, aided by trick Ohlins dampers, and matt black 21-inch alloy wheels are fitted.
Buyers can pick between Snow or Thunder paint schemes, or even opt for a dramatic full-body Battleship Gray satin wrap. Polestar’s trademark Swedish gold details remain, used for the suspension dampers, brake calipers and seatbelts.
The Goodwood Festival of Speed opens on Thursday 23 June, then runs until Sunday 26 June.
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