Upplands Väsby, Sweden, June 24, 2020 – The much anticipated Polestar 2 all-electric performance fastback is on its way to retail showrooms – beginning this summer with 10 markets across Europe, China and North America. This marks an important achievement not only for its maker, Polestar– owned by Volvo Car Group and Zhejiang Geeling Holding – but also DRiVTM and its Ӧhlins® Advanced Suspension Technologies team which co-developed the adjustable suspension dampers available in the vehicle’s optional Performance Pack.
“We are thrilled for the arrival of the Polestar 2 and to be able to offer vehicle owners the opportunity to help shape their ride for road conditions, driving style and other variables by choosing the Performance Pack,” said Henrik Johansson, managing director, Öhlins Racing, a DRiV™ Company. “We are confident consumers will recognize that this remarkable car is made even more enjoyable and exciting with the addition of world-class Ӧhlins suspension components.”
The Polestar 2 Performance Pack includes Ӧhlins DFV (Dual Flow Valve) adjustable front struts and rear shock absorbers. These innovative dampers enable vehicle owners to adapt chassis damping and ride quality to their own preferences. Enhanced control of damper settings allow the Polestar 2’s wheels to maintain outstanding grip and traction, resulting in a more responsive and enjoyable ride.
Built in Luqiao, China, the Polestar 2 all-electric fastback provides 408 horsepower, 487 pound-feet of torque and a single-charge operating range of 292 miles.
“We are proud to be supporting Polestar in the launch of this new generation of all-electric vehicle, and we expect DRiV’s Ӧhlins and Monroe® Intelligent Suspension technologies to play significant roles in delivering the premium ride experience consumers will expect from these vehicles,” Johansson said.
About Öhlins®:
Acquired by Tenneco in 2019, Öhlins Racing has been an integrated part of the motorsport industry as well as the motorcycle and automotive industry for over 40 years. Our focus has always been on high-quality products, service and support, all the way from the MotoGP circuits to the local, national racing events in over 50 distributing countries.
For more information www.ohlins.com
About Tenneco
Headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois, Tenneco is one of the world’s leading designers, manufacturers and marketers of Aftermarket, Ride Performance, Clean Air and Powertrain products and technology solutions for diversified markets, including light vehicle, commercial truck, off-highway, industrial and the aftermarket, with 2019 revenues of $17.45 billion and approximately 78,000 employees worldwide. On October 1, 2018, Tenneco completed the acquisition of Federal-Mogul, a leading global supplier to original equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket. In the future, the company expects to separate its divisions to form two new, independent companies: DRiV, an Aftermarket and Ride Performance company, and New Tenneco, a Powertrain Technology company.
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