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2021 Polestar 2 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight

0-60 mph, quickest trim

4.2s

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2: 4.2 s3.8 s10.8 sQuicker on the left
20 hatchbacks (2021). One dot per model: its quickest trim. Estimates included.

Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight

2021 Polestar 2: 0-60 and power-to-weight by trim
TrimEnginehpTorqueCurb weighthp per tonlb per hp0-60 and basisTransmissionDrivetrainMSRP
Launch Edition Fastback AWDElectric408 hp487 lb-ft4,680 lb17411.54.2 sEstimateSingle-speedAWD$59,900
Launch Edition AWDElectric408 hp487 lb-ft4,680 lb17411.54.7 sTestedSingle-speedAWD$59,900

Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.

Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.

Engines offered

1 engine offered.

Engines offered, cheapest trim of each
EngineTrimshpCheapest trimMSRPPrice stepFuel a yearFuel vs base
Electric2408 hpLaunch Edition AWD$59,900Base$748Base

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.

Transmission

CVT: no.

Transmissions by trim
TransmissionTrimsCheapest trimMSRPQuickest 0-60
Single-speed2Launch Edition Fastback AWD$59,9004.2 s

Rivals with more hp and better mpg

Compared with the Launch Edition Fastback AWD: 408 hp, 92 MPGe, $59,900. Other makes, hatchbacks, within 15% of the price.

No rival beats it on both.

2 by year

3.6 s3.8 s4.0 s4.2 s4.4 s4.6 s2020202120222023202420252026
Quickest 0-60 of any trim, seconds.
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Most horsepower of any trim.

Which is faster?

Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.

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What this cannot tell you

0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.

Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.

How values are checked