The Polestar O2 roadster concept made its public debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Would you like to see it put into production?
Developed by Polestar’s UK-based R&D team, chassis adaptations make for a 400mm reduction in wheelbase over the Polestar 5 with high rigidity and advanced damping keeping roll to a minimum. The result, says Polestar, is a ‘lively’ driving experience with ‘predictability and playfulness’ key to the experience.
Exterior design takes strong influence from the striking Precept concept, combining its 2+2 cabin design with a low, wide stance, small overhangs and a long wheelbase. Being an EV, aerodynamics are also vital for maximising range and performance, and so Polestar has integrated discrete ducts throughout its design to improve laminar air flow and therefore efficiency – even the rear lights have an aerodynamic function, acting as air blades to reduce turbulence.
Though such a feature is unlikely to make it past the concept stage, Polestar has also equipped the O2 with an autonomous drone, designed to capture external footage of the car in motion at speeds of up to 56mph. Developed in collaboration with Chinese consumer electronics brand Hoco Flow, the drone is launched from behind the rear seats and shielded by an aerofoil to provide a pocket of clean air during deployment.
Polestar claims it is possible to put the O2 into production, but with its efforts focussed on the upcoming 3, 4 and 5 models until 2024, it has no plans to do so just yet.