Lotus has revealed a brand new electrical supercar idea known as Concept 1. It’ll type the muse for all future Lotus vehicles.
The Concept 1 supercar is predicated on a carbon fibre tub and options composite and polycarbonate bodywork. It measures 4490 mm in size and has a wheelbase of 2650 mm. Lotus claims an total weight of underneath 1600 kg.
On the coronary heart of the Concept 1 idea is a 70 kWh battery pack powering two electrical motors, one on every axle. The mixed output is 987 hp, permitting the automotive to speed up from 0-62 mph in underneath 2.5 seconds. Prime velocity is 200 mph, whereas the claims WLTP vary is 250 miles.
The Lotus Concept 1 is a reasonably radical idea, not simply when it comes to its powertrain, but in addition its design. It has a glass cover constituted of recycled glass and distinctive doorways that elevate up and slide rearwards. Inside, you might have a 3-seat configuration with the motive force’s seat positioned within the centre.
Ben Payne, Vice President of Design, Lotus Group stated, “With Concept 1, we’ve constructed on every thing Lotus has achieved thus far in its 76-year historical past, to push the boundaries for what it means to drive a efficiency car. We need to show that you simply don’t must compromise – with each digital and analogue capabilities working harmoniously sooner or later automotive. In doing this, we are in a position to convey drivers the very best immersive driving expertise with uncooked emotion, performance and connectivity, on the core.”
Supply: Lotus