Lotus is engaged on a track-focused model of the Evija electrical hypercar. It’s known as the Evija X, and in accordance with the corporate, the last word expression of the EV is predicated on an all-new expertise idea.
The Evija X electrical hypercar was not too long ago noticed on the Nurburgring. This led to rumors about Lotus gunning for an EV lap document. Nevertheless, the corporate was fast to level out that the Evija X prototype has been examined at a number of racetracks throughout a number of nations within the final weeks.
The Evija X seems to be a track-only machine. It includes a excessive downforce aero package deal with an enormous spoiler on the again and a big splitter up entrance. The automotive additionally makes use of an S-duct, and the prolonged flooring part means that some downforce may very well be generated by means of the ‘floor impact’.
General, the Evija X seems like a critical piece of package constructed to go round a racetrack within the least time attainable. It may very well be powered by the identical 4-motor electrical powertrain as the usual automotive. This setup generates 2011 hp and 1257 lb-ft of torque. The usual Evija can attain 62 mph in beneath 3 seconds and has a prime velocity of 217 mph.
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