Polestar, the performance electric vehicle manufacturer, has released a second limited-run version of the BST edition. The company assumes that buyers will not mind the lack of substantive changes since the Polestar 2 equipped with the Performance pack is already fast. However, the BST edition 230 aims to be a thoroughbred racer, just like the BST edition 270 before it.
Last June, Polestar announced the limited edition of the Polestar 2 BST edition 270 with extra power and chassis modifications at a premium price over other editions. This time, the BST edition 230 focuses more on performance design details.
The Polestar 2 BST edition 230 comes with a Space Black exterior or an exclusive new Green Nebula paint option, with the option to add a full-length racing stripe over either color. The interior design elements are finished with microsuede and steering wheel inserts made from partly recycled nubuck leather.
Compared to the standard dual-motor setup, the BST edition 230 adds 67 horsepower and 15 pound-feet of torque, resulting in a total of 469 horsepower and 502 pound-feet. These figures put the new version on par with the BST edition 270 from last year, which had the exact same numbers.
The two BST editions have identical chassis modifications. The ride height is almost an inch lower than stock, with the suspension springs being 20 percent stiffer, and a front strut bar added. The edition 230 features the specially tuned Öhlins dampers from the edition 270 and the Pirelli P Zero tires designed explicitly for the BST editions.
Despite the shared specs, owners of the Polestar 2 BST edition 270 might be tempted to complain since the production numbers of the limited-edition car they bought have effectively doubled. Nonetheless, the new edition 230 has a starting price of $80,900, $4000 more than the previous model.
This limited-run vehicle is an excellent example of Polestar’s commitment to pushing the boundaries in design and performance. The Polestar 2 BST edition 230 will be limited to 230 units and is available for order immediately. The first deliveries are expected in the third quarter of 2023.
