{"id":51364,"date":"2022-08-20T21:01:10","date_gmt":"2022-08-20T21:01:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/harchi90.com\/lucid-debuts-its-performance-ev-brand-with-the-249000-air-sapphire\/"},"modified":"2022-08-20T21:01:10","modified_gmt":"2022-08-20T21:01:10","slug":"lucid-debuts-its-performance-ev-brand-with-the-249000-air-sapphire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/harchi90.com\/lucid-debuts-its-performance-ev-brand-with-the-249000-air-sapphire\/","title":{"rendered":"Lucid debuts its performance EV brand with the $249,000 Air Sapphire"},"content":{"rendered":"
Are you considering a Lucid Air, but worried you might not outrun a Model S Plaid in a drag race? That might not be a problem if you have a large-enough bank account. Lucid has introduced a Sapphire badge devoted to “ultra-high-performance” EVs. The first model in the line, the Lucid Air Sapphire, promises to outperform Tesla’s Plaid cars in at least some conditions \u2014 and not just in a straight line.<\/p>\n
The Air Sapphire centers around a tri-motor system (one front, two rear) producing over 1,200HP, topping even the no-longer-available Dream Edition. In tandem with better cooling, the new powerplant reportedly delivers a 0-60MPH sprint in under two seconds, 0-100MPH in less than four seconds and a quarter-mile time below nine seconds. You can expect a top speed above 200MPH. While that’s not guaranteed to demolish a customized Model S Plaid, this is also a factory-stock car that doesn’t need a preconditioning period (like Tesla’s Drag Strip Mode) to reach its full potential.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n And yes, Lucid believes the Air Sapphire can handle turns and twists. You can expect a slightly wider body to accommodate new Aero Sapphire wheels with special Michelin tires. The motors’ torque vectoring, meanwhile, promises both better turn-in while upgrading stability in straightaways. You can also expect a stiffer suspension, stiffer bushings and custom tuning for everything from the antilock brake system through to power steering. Range and other details are forthcoming.<\/p>\n