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THE Polestar 1 is set to make its first dynamic appearance at the 2018 Goodwood Festival of Speed from July 12-15. Festivalgoers will see prototype #004 of the two-door Electric Performance Hybrid charge up the famous hill climb, set in the grounds of Goodwood House.

Driven by Polestar chief test driver Joakim Rydholm, the drive is part of the global launch of the Polestar brand and the Polestar 1. It’s an opportunity for enthusiasts and the public to get a closer look at the design and performance of the car as it continues its realworld performance, chassis and suspension-testing programme.

Rydholm said: “Driving the hill climb has been a long-time ambition for me, and to be able to do it in the same prototype in which we’ve spent so many months of development time, is truly special.”

In contrast to the camouflaged prototype, two production specification Pole star 1 cars will also be on display, representing another opportunity to experience the car in detail ahead of the first customer deliveries in mid-2019.

Thomas Ingenlath, Polestar CEO, said: “I’m thrilled we’re going to be at the Festival – it’s everything a big car event should be: full of passion, enthusiasm and a chance to get really close to the cars.”

Following the Festival, the Polestar 1 will make its North American debut at Monterey Car Week in California.