The Lotus Evija X is a limited edition of a super-powerful electric car from the British manufacturer, which a few days ago set one of the fastest lap times on the most famous race track in the world, the Nurburgring Nordschleife.
For now, Lotus is not revealing enough details about this model, which is designated as a prototype. However, some sources say that it uses the same powertrain as the Lotus Evija model that debuted at the 2019 Guangzhou Auto Show and went into production in 2020. This means that the Evija X is powered by 4 electric motors, 1 placed at each wheel, with a total power of 2,011 hp (1,500 kW) and 1,257 lb-ft (1,704 Nm) of torque. It can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in under 3 seconds, from 0 to 300 km/h (190 mph) in 9.1 seconds, and achieve a limited top speed of 349 km/h (217 mph).
When it comes to design, the car is equipped with better aerodynamic components than the Evija model, a massive front splitter, a large rear wing, new suspension and brakes, while everything unnecessary has been removed from the cockpit.
The Lotus Evija X completed the 20,830 km (12,943 mi) long course in 6:24,047, the third fastest time of the course. Faster than the Evi X were the Volkswagen ID.R (6:05.336) and the Porsche 919 Hybrid Evo (5:19.546).
Source: Lotus; Nürburgring via YouTube
