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      New GT Force Electric Scooters Launch Price Rs 47k To Rs 83k

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      Both GT Soul Vegas and GT Drive Pro are slow-speed electric scooters whose top speed is capped at 25 km/hNew GT Force Electric ScootersElectric scooter market is ever booming in India. Along with a sea of startups, this segment is also witnessing the entry of mainstream manufacturers too. We’re talking about stalwarts like Hero MotoCorp, Honda and more. We already have mainstream manufacturers like Chetak and TVS active in this segment for some time now.Industry experts predict that 2W EV segment will witness a massive rise in the near future. Electric scooters, more than other types because of how practical scooter form is. This huge potential is made to good use by countless startups operating in this field. One such startup is GT Force. It operates from Manesar, Gurgaon with a production capacity of up to 5,000 units. We have witnessed the launch of GT Soul and GT One before. Now company has expanded its portfolio under slow speed category.GT Force – GT Soul VegasGT Soul Vegas is priced at Rs. 47,370 (Lead-Acid) and Rs. 63,641 (Lithium-ion). This e-scooter falls in low-speed category, and is designed for short-distance travel with a top speed of 25 km/h. GT Soul Vegas is available in two versions, a 1.68 kWh lead-acid battery with 50-60km range and a 1.56 kWh lithium-ion battery with 60-65km of range. Charging times are 7-8 hours for lead-acid and 4-5 hours for the lithium-ion variant.Kerb weight is 95 kg (Lead-acid) and 88 kg (Lithium-ion). Both variants get a loading capacity of 150 kg, a seat height of 760mm, and ground clearance of 170mm. Other features include an anti-theft alarm, reverse mode, cruise control system, ignition lock start, hydraulic telescopic front suspension, and dual tube technology in the rear suspension. Soul Vegas is available in 3 colors, Glossy Red, Grey and Orange.GT Force – GT Soul VegasGT Drive ProGT Drive Pro is priced at Rs. 67,208 (Lead-Acid) and Rs. 82,751 (Lithium-ion) in the slow-speed category. Designed for short-distance travel and has a top speed of 25 km/ph. GT Drive Pro is offered with a 1.34 kWh Lead-acid Battery with 50-60km of range and a 1.24 kWh Lithium-ion battery with a range of 60-65kms. Charging times are 7-8 hours for lead-acid and 4-5 hours for lithium-ion battery.Kerb weight is 85 kg (not specified if lead-acid or Li-ion), GT Drive Pro has a loading capacity of 140 kg, seat height of 760mm, and a ground clearance of 170mm. Features include central locking with anti-theft alarm, parking mode, reverse mode and mobile charging with auto cutoff. GT Drive Pro is available in 4 colours, White, Blue, Red, and Chocolate.Both products come with an 18-month motor warranty, a one-year lead battery warranty, and a three-year lithium-ion battery warranty. Both GT Soul Vegas and GT Drive Pro are built on a high-strength tubular frame and include a front hydraulic and telescopic rare double shocker with dual-tube technology for the rider’s comfort.GT Force – GT Drive ProGT Force promises a dealer network spread across 80 cities with over 100 dealerships. GT Force also boasts a monthly production capacity of 5000 units and a strong presence in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Rajasthan. More

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      Upcoming Bajaj Pulsar N150 Spied – LED Headlight Revealed

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      Upcoming Bajaj Pulsar N150 will be a generation update – Featuring new platform, engine and partsUpcoming Bajaj Pulsar N150 SpiedWe have seen Bajaj hold on to its designs for a long time. The Indian auto manufacturer provides a tonne of updates every now and then. But they’re mostly reserved for graphics and colour schemes. While design will be retained. For example, a 2008 Pulsar 150 looks identical to the current Pulsar 150 if parked side by side.I say this because I own a 2010 model and 12 years later, Bajaj still sells the same design. However, we have seen Bajaj finally transition to a newer design language and family DNA. Now it is the turn of Pulsar 150 to transition to this new design DNA. Thanks to automotive enthusiast Bhargav Mhatre for these spy shots.Upcoming Bajaj Pulsar N150 Spied TestingFor starters, these spy shots were clicked in Ahmednagar. Upcoming Bajaj Pulsar N150 spied, is a slight departure from the face seen on N250 and N160. Thus, there is a strong possibility that this particular test mule may not be classified under N family. To make matters more confusing, Bajaj has a lot of trademarks registered in India.Mainly, Pulsar Elan and Pulsar Eleganz. Bajaj can use any of these trademarks and create a distinct lineup. For example, all the Pulsars branched under ‘NS’ lineup can now fall under ‘N’. The regular Pulsars could be brought under the Elan or Eleganz lineup. We say this because there is a distinct design difference between the two as seen in spy shots.Upcoming Bajaj Pulsar N150 SpiedThe camouflaged spy shots reveal its front design and it clearly showcases DNA differences we mentioned earlier. New Pulsar 150 LED headlight is clearly visible. Pulsar N250 and N160 get a sleeker face with their bi-functional projector headlamp sitting in between the LED DRLs while in this spy shot, DRLs are placed on top and projector is placed below with a likely halogen bulb in it.Mirrors look similar to N160 and N250 while Bajaj Pulsar N150 spied, and gets a commuter-ish engine crash guard. Pulsar N160 and N250 get a much sleeker engine crash guard. This Pulsar lineup has been spied on before too. Sometimes alongside N125 that is also under testing and will be unveiled soon.Specs & featuresBajaj is likely to update the engines to deliver better performance and mileage. Coming to Pulsar 150, it is one of the highest-selling in the Pulsar line-up and is currently powered by a 149.5cc single-cylinder engine making 13.8 bhp of power at 8,500 RPM and 13.25 Nm of torque at 6,500 RPM. It gets a 2V head along with just air cooling and is coupled to a 5-speed gearbox. Bajaj also offers a dual disc variant and gets dingle-channel ABS as standard.Upcoming Bajaj Pulsar N150 SpiedSome of its cycle parts are likely to be carried over along with features. As the frequency between test mules getting papped increases, we can expect that a launch is likely to follow by the end of this year or early next year. When launched, it will compete against Yamaha FZ, Honda Unicorn, TVS Apache RTR 160, Honda X-Blade and the likes. More

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      Hero Vida Electric Scooter To Offer Best In Class Features

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      Hero MotoCorp can now use the word “Hero” to market their upcoming Vida range of electric 2W productsImage for illustration purpose.Hero MotoCorp was supposed to launch Vida electric scooter brand on July 1st. But due to global semiconductor shortages and the injunction raised by Hero Electric, it took quite a lot more time for Vida launch to happen. But Hero MotoCorp has won the case against Hero Electric and can now use the word “Hero” to market their EV products.Both companies banking on the word “Hero” is likely to create some confusion among buyers. But Hero MotoCorp has created a new brand, a new logo and a whole new identity to negate most of that confusion. Vida is promising a different approach towards electric scooters with swappable battery tech.Even though both Hero MotoCorp and Hero Electric are spawned from the same Munjal family, they have been different companies for decades. Now that they’re clashing in the same 2W EV segment, both had to witness legalities. But Vida is Hero MotoCorp’s first ever attempt at EVs while Hero Electric has been at it for a long time. In fact, Hero Electric is the highest-selling 2W EV manufacturer in the country.Hero Vida Electric ScooterHero MotoCorp has registered various trademarks that revolve around the name Vida. This means that the company is planning to launch multiple products and associated services as well. Some of the trademarks are Vida Mobility, Vida Electric, Vida MotoCorp, Vida EV, Vida Motorcycles and Vida Scooters.Hero Vida Electric Scooter – Best In Class FeaturesThe debut of Hero MotoCorp’s Vida lineup is set to happen on October 7th. The company even launched a new teaser as well. With legal niggles with Hero Electric ironed out, Hero MotoCorp can now push ahead and get the products closer to launch. Coming to the range of 2W EV products that Vida will bring is not yet known. Hero MotoCorp has kept the details tightly wrapped and we haven’t seen any of the leaks and whatnot. That cannot be said about LML’s upcoming electric scooter that is likely to be called Star and also a pedaled electric motorcycle with USD forks and ADV-inspired design.What To Expect?Coming to its powertrain, Hero Vida range is likely to get swappable batteries as revealed by the company. This comes courtesy of a strategic partnership with Gogoro, a Taiwanese-based company that has expertise in building and maintaining battery swapping infrastructure. Other partnerships include Ather Energy which is likely to provide its charging grid and equipment and a few other EV components.Hero MotoCorp has always associated itself with value and affordability. If we take a look at Hero’s entire lineup, these attributes hold strong across the range. These attributes are also likely to be translated to its Vida electric scooter lineup as well. Coming from mainstream manufacturers, we can also expect quality engineering to some degree.Hero Vida Electric Scooter – Swappable Battery TechThe main emphasis on EVs nowadays is on safety. Hero MotoCorp is likely to make a battery pack that packs some amount of fireproofing too. Given the price point at which Vida products are likely to come, we can’t expect fancy features that are found on startup electric scooters from Ola and Ather. In its latest teaser, Hero reveals that Vida can be charged at home, parking lot, and at their public charging stations.Only, Hero doesn’t directly own public charging stations. This is where Gogoro and Ather are likely to come into picture. Hero Vida series will be unveiled on October 7th and a launch is likely to follow soon. More details will be revealed on October 7th. Rivals are in the form of TVS iQube, Bajaj Chetak and upcoming Honda electric scooter among many. More

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      Ram's Latest Off-Roader Is a Heavy-Duty Rebel

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      An off-road-ready Rebel trim has joined the heavy-duty Ram lineup for 2023.Available only on the Ram 2500, the Rebel trim adds an electronically locking limited-slip rear differential, skid plates, meaty all-terrain tires, and unique exterior design elements.The Rebel trim slots midway through the Ram HD lineup with a starting price of $68,940 and will hit the market before the end of 2022.Ram can’t get enough off-roaders in its lineup of trucks, so it’s adding yet another terrain-stomping model in the form of a heavy-duty version of the popular Rebel trim. Set to go on sale by the end of the year at a starting price of $68,940, the 2023 Ram 2500 Rebel will sit alongside the 2500 Power Wagon with which it shares similar road-hogging dimensions.But of course, pavement is only one place one can expect to see the Ram 2500 Rebel. This massive hunk of steel comes with plenty of off-roading gear straight from the factory, including a limited-slip rear differential with an electronic locker, 20-inch wheels on 33-inch off-road tires, and a set of protective skid plates. The latter is designed to protect the truck’s fuel tank and transfer case as well as your ego, lest you embarrass yourself in front of the other four-wheelers out on the trail. If you do find yourself in a tricky spot, there’s an available 12,000-pound winch that mounts on the truck’s front bumper. Ram’s Heavy-Duty Rivals in the NewsThe standard engine is a 410-hp 6.4-liter V-8 but, unlike the Power Wagon, the 2500 Rebel can also be ordered with a 6.7-liter turbo-diesel inline-six. The diesel engine makes only 370 horsepower, but its 850 pound-feet of torque is far more than that of the gasoline V-8, which is rated for just 429 pound-feet. Heavy duty trucks are best used for towing, and the Rebel 2500 certainly can tug a lot. The maximum towing capacity is 16,870 pounds, and the truck’s payload rating is as high as 3140 pounds. The interior can be outfitted with a bench or bucket seats up front, but three-across seating locks you out of the fanciest leather upholstery that is only available on the bucket seats. An optional 12.0-inch digital gauge display can be reconfigured to show a dizzying number of menus, all of which are intended to give the driver a customized view of whatever information is most pertinent to the task at hand—be that towing, stump pulling, trail running, or rock crawling.Look for the 2500 Rebel to hit dealer lots where it will fit right in among Ram’s other off-road models, including the 2500 Power Wagon, the 1500 TRX, and the 1500 Rebel, in the fourth quarter of 2022. Watch for it on trails near you—where it may not fit in so well, considering its size—shortly thereafter.This content is imported from poll. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.This content is imported from OpenWeb. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. More

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      Ferrari SP51 V-12 Speedster Was Created from an 812 GTS for One Lucky Customer

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      The SP51 is a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive V-12 speedster that draws heavily from the 812 GTS it shares a chassis, engine and layout with. The SP51 livery, said to be based on the 1955 Ferrari 410 S, features blue and white striping running the entire length of the car, inside and out. Ferrari offered no mention of price for this one-off car.To be able to purchase a new Ferrari, one must already be exceedingly wealthy. To purchase a specially designed one-off Ferrari from the exclusive Ferrari Special Projects division? That’s serious money. The newest car created by the Special Projects group in Maranello is a V-12 speedster called the SP51, which shares a layout, engine, and chassis with the 812 GTS. While the 812 GTS has a convertible top and gives the driver’s ears unhindered access to the screaming V-12 under the hood, the SP51 forgoes the roof entirely. Working in tandem with the client to bring their vision to life, Ferrari tested the SP51 through simulators and wind tunnel testing to ensure maximum comfort within the car. The front end of the car is redesigned and features unique headlights which are shorter and much less angled than those on the 812 GTS. The front bumper is unique with a more aggressive grille design and front splitter. A boomerang-esque carbon blade sits behind each front wheel well. FerrariDesign similarities between rear ends of the SP51 and 812 GTS end with the taillights and quad-exhaust systems. The SP51 features twin flying buttresses connected by a carbon fiber spoiler that sits just behind the cabin and slopes down on either side toward the rear wheel wells. Uniqueness continues to the wheels, designed specifically for the SP51, which feature a diamond-cut finish.According to Ferrari, the SP51 makes reference to a blue and white livery worn by the 1955 Ferrari 410 S. The one-off version shares the same blue and white striping, which runs the entire length of the car. The primary color for the SP51 called Rosso Passionale, was specifically designed for the car. The tri-color scheme makes its way to the interior of the car where the red Alcantara is accented with blue and white stitching. As might be expected from a sports car of this magnitude, carbon fiber plays a big role in the bodywork as well as the cabin of the car. A small plaque reading “Ferrari SP51 one of one” is tucked into the carbon work between the seats and serves as a reminder to the owner just how special their Ferrari is. FerrariNo power figures were offered, and Ferrari made no mention of mechanical changes to the car. Although we have not carried out a full test of the 812 GTS, we did test an 812 Superfast, which achieved 60 miles per hour in a lightning-quick 2.8 seconds. We also had a chance to review the 812 GTS, in which editor-in-chief Tony Quiroga commented that the starting price of $404,494 makes more sense when you consider the dualities it possesses. Sticking to its historically protective stance on the privacy of its clientele, Ferrari gives us no idea how much this one-off cost. Rest assured it was substantially more than the list price of the car.This content is imported from poll. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.This content is imported from OpenWeb. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. More

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      Bajaj Triumph 350cc Spied In India For First Time – Royal Enfield Rival

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      Triumph’s new range of single-cylinder motorcycles are likely to get 250cc and 350-450cc capacity enginesBajaj Triumph 350cc Motorcycle Spied In IndiaOnce a taboo for premium motorcycle brands, the quarter litre and 350-450cc mid-size segment is now too big to be ignored. Earlier, BMW Motorrad had entered this space with launch of their 300cc motorcycles. Triumph will be next, as their new street roadster has been spotted in production-ready form. A scrambler based on the same platform will also be launched simultaneously.While exact capacity of Triumph’s entry-level Bonneville motorcycles is not known, the company had earlier stated that it will be in the range of 250cc to 650cc. These new bikes have been developed by Triumph’s UK R&D division, whereas production will be handled by Bajaj. Launch is expected soon. It has now been spied in India for the first time, near Bajaj plant in Pune. It is the scrambler variant that has been spied now.Bajaj Triumph 350cc Spied In IndiaThe classic version will rival the likes of Royal Enfield Meteor, while the Scrambler will take on the likes of Hunter and Yezdi. Retro theme is clearly evident with features such as round headlamps and rear view mirrors.Other key features include USD front forks, chiselled fuel tank design with chrome filler cap, all-LED lights, twin-piece seat with quilted pattern stitching and upswept exhaust. Fine detailing can be seen on exposed engine parts, which enhances the bike’s overall look and feel.Bajaj Triumph 350cc Motorcycle Spied In IndiaTriumph’s new entry-level roadster utilizes a tubular frame with a cast swingarm. It has 17-inch wheels at both ends, shod with 110/70 front and 150/60 rear tyres. Aesthetically, the bike appears to offer a judicious mix of classic and modern features. While some features appear to be inspired by Bonneville range, others look familiar to Trident 660.Bajaj Triumph 350cc Motorcycle Spied In IndiaWith its new entry-level bikes, Triumph can target multiple markets globally. Apart from its home market UK, significant opportunities exist in countries like Indonesia and Philippines. Triumph will be looking to make its single-cylinder bikes accessible to a much larger customer base, something that hasn’t been possible with the company’s current range of motorcycles.When launched, Triumph’s 350-450cc bikes will take on the likes of BMW 310cc range and KTM 390 models. Even when manufactured by Bajaj, these bikes won’t be as affordable as Royal Enfield bikes in international markets.Bajaj Triumph 350cc Motorcycle Spied In IndiaTriumph 350-450cc motorcycles could be launched at around £5000-£5500 price range, which is approximately Rs 4.80 lakh to Rs 5.28 lakh. Smallest capacity and most low cost Triumphs they surely will be, but not necessarily the most affordable in segment.Triumph sub-500cc scramblerTriumph is also working on a scrambler version based on the same platform. Now spied in India, Triumph’s new entry-level scrambler is equipped with larger alloy wheels, handguards, shotgun-styled upswept exhaust, split seats and dual-purpose adventure tread tyres. Rest of the bike’s profile is largely the same as that of street roadster.Bajaj Triumph 350cc Motorcycle Spied In IndiaIn India, Triumph’s new sub-500cc motorcycles could be launched at a starting price of around Rs 2 lakh. Pricing has to be competitive if Bajaj-Triumph are looking to play the numbers game with formidable rivals like Royal Enfield. Bajaj has also purchased rights to Vincent Motorcycles, a British motorcycle brand.Source More

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      TVS Sales Breakup Aug 2022 – Apache, Jupiter, Ntorq, Raider, iQube

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      Jupiter, Apache, Pep+ and iQube Electric posted a significant YoY increase in sales in domestic marketImage – The Sameer VlogsTVS Motor Company has seen outstanding increase in sales in domestic markets which increased 32.96 percent YoY to 2,39,325 units in August 2022 up from 1,79,999 units sold in August 2021. This was a 59,326 unit volume growth. Sales in global markets however, finished in the red, down 19.69 percent YoY to 74,838 units in August 2022, down from 93,190 units sold in August 2021 relating to an 18,352 unit volume de-growth.Most of the models in the company lineup have seen a YoY growth except for the XL, Sport, Star City and RR310. The sales charts were led by the TVS Jupiter, of which the company sold 70,075 units in August 2022, up from 45,625 units sold in August 2021. This was a 24,450 unit volume increase with a 29.28 percent share. More recently, the company introduced a price hike across the Jupiter portfolio and also launched the Jupiter Celebratory Classic edition in honour of completing the 50 lakh sales milestone.TVS Sales Breakup Aug 2022At No. 2 was the TVS Apache with YoY sales growth of 146.73 percent to 40,520 units in August 2022, up from 16,423 units sold in August 2021. It currently commands a 16.93 percent share. The Apache range includes the RTR 160, RTR 180, RTR 200 4V and RTR 160 4V. Earlier this month, TVS Motor Company updated the Apache range with the new and improved Apache RTR 160 2V and RTR 180 2V motorcycles now priced at Rs. 1.17 lakh and Rs. 1.31 lakh (ex-showroom) respectively.Sales of the TVS XL 100 moped suffered a 30.64 percent YoY de-growth to 36,489 units from 52,607 units sold in August 2021. Sales of the Ntorq increased marginally by 5.18 percent to 27,649 units in August 2022 up from 26,288 units sold in August 2021 while the Raider, launched in September 2021 added 20,064 units to the sales list. TVS Radeon stood at No. 6 on the sales list with 11,472 units sold in the past month, up 9.81 percent over 10,447 units sold in August 2021.TVS Sales Breakup Aug 2022It was followed by the Sport commuter bike of which 11,812 units had been sold in August 2021 dipping 25.14 percent YoY to 8,842 units in the past month. TVS Pep+ saw an 81.08 percent YoY increase in sales to 8,516 units in August 2022 up from 4,703 units sold in August 2021 while sales of Star City dropped by 14.05 percent to 6,216 units in the past month from 7,232 units sold in August 2021.TVS Zest sales increased 23.74 percent to 4,764 units while the maximum YoY growth was seen in the case of iQube by 580.74 percent to 4,418 units in August 2022 up from just 649 units sold in August 2021. Trailing the sales list was the TVS RR310 with only 300 units sold in August 2022, down 17.36 percent from 363 units sold in August 2021.TVS Exports Breakup Aug 2022Most of the models on the company’s export list have seen a YoY dip in sales. Star City 125 exports fell by 20.07 percent to 31,624 units from 39,567 units sold in August 2021. This was a 7,943 unit volume de-growth with a 42.26 percent share. Exports of Star City also fell by 61.16 percent YoY to 11,377 units in the past month. TVS Sport saw a YoY growth of 377.86 percent to 9,175 units in August 2022, from 1,920 units sold in August 2021 while Apache exports dipped 35.82 percent to 9,089 units. Raider added 6,322 units to exports in August 2022 to command an 8.45 percent share on this list.TVS Exports Breakup Aug 2022While Ntorq exports increased by 4.18 percent to 5,834 units, that of TVS Victor dipped by 50.04 percent to 640 units in the past month from 1,281 units sold in August 2021. Wego exports also fell by 4.65 percent to 328 units from 344 units YoY even as TVS Jupiter added 282 units to total exports. There was increased demand for the Apache 310 in global markets to 101 units, up 1583.33 percent YoY from just 8 units sold in August 2021. Exports of the XL were down to 66 units, a dip of 92.31 percent YoY from 160 units shipped in August 2021 while Radeon exports were down to 0 units. More

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      Polestar 3 Electric SUV Teased ahead of Upcoming Reveal

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      Polestar announced that it will reveal the 3 electric crossover on October 12, live-streaming an event in Copenhagen.The Polestar 3 will deliver 510 horsepower and 671 pound-feet of torque when equipped with the Performance package. That package will also include a revised suspension tuning and gold accents on the seatbelts and valve caps.Polestar has been teasing its third model, aptly called the 3, since last December, when it showed an image of the electric crossover in a pixelated wrap. The drip feed of information continued this June when a photo of the profile sans camouflage was revealed. Now we know when the teaser campaign will end, with the Swedish automaker announcing today that the new model will be unveiled in full on October 12 in Copenhagen, Denmark.The announcement was accompanied by another new photo of the 3, depicting the rear of the car. The rectangular full-width light bar and minimalist surfacing was previously seen in a second image from June where Polestar teased the 4 SUV coupe that will act as a sportier-looking, sloped-roof sibling to the 3. PolestarPolestar also dropped some more information about the 3’s powertrain. The company confirmed that at initial launch, every 3 will feature a rear-biased dual-motor powertrain, which will include electric torque vectoring via a dual clutch system on the rear motor. The Polestar 3 will also come with the Performance package, where the motors will produce a combined 510 horsepower and 671 pound-feet of torque. Polestar did not reveal how much the crossover will make as standard, but every 3 will come with adaptive dual-chamber air suspension and active dampers. More on PolestarThe Performance package also offers a retuned suspension from Polestar Engineering, and gold accents on the seatbelts and valve caps. There’s no word on pricing yet, but more details are coming soon.This content is imported from poll. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.This content is imported from OpenWeb. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. More