Polestar 5 Launches All-Electric 884-HP Powertrain

• Polestar teases an electric high-performance sedan with 884 hp, 663 lb-ft of torque, known as the Polestar 5.

• The Swedish company has developed an all-new dual-motor drivetrain to accompany the unique aluminum chassis.

• Public testing began at this year's Goodwood Festival of Speed hill climb stage.

EV sedans are claiming their spot in the future automotive landscape, and the Polestar 5 is no exception. Following the hybrid Polestar 1 and electric Polestar 2, the Swedish company is prototyping its super-sedan at the Goodwood Festival of Speed this weekend. With a claimed 884 hp and 663 lb-ft of torque, the dual-motor Polestar 5 sedan rocketed up the hill climb with only the sound of shredding tires behind.

The Polestar 5 is an important part of the coming lineup. While it's a high-performance development by nature, the ultimate design philosophy is to make the model mass-producible without any sacrifice in chassis rigidity or power, according to Peter Allen, head of R&D at Polestar UK. The chassis is made from a unique bonded aluminum, a key factor in creating a rigid but compliant sports-car chassis.