Tesla? A thing of the past! Lotus Evija electric car, 0-186MPH in 8.6 sec., Bugatti Chiron 13.6 sec.

[TheBlackAdder]

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Introducing the 1,972 BHP (2,000 Metric HP) Lotus Evija.

You’re looking at the most powerful production car ever: the new Lotus Evija. Just 130 will be built, with deliveries starting in the second half of 2020, and it promises to set new benchmarks in terms of performance and track capability. The Evija is all electric and all carbon-fiber, and it makes a staggering 1,972 horsepower (2000 metric hp). Forget zero-to-60-mph statistics, as they seem almost irrelevant, and try to wrap your head around this: Lotus says the Evija (say “EVE-eye-ah”) will accelerate from zero to 186 mph in 8.6 seconds. A Bugatti Chiron needs 13.6 seconds to reach the same speed.

This is a whole new world for Lotus. And I’m not just talking about the aesthetics, performance, and price of the $2.1 million (plus local taxes) Evija. Of course, the numbers are extraordinary but for a British journalist like me, the exclusive London venue, the pomp, and the attention to detail in the planning of the unveil event is like no Lotus launch that has gone before.

Usually, an invitation from Lotus involves copious cups of tea, some biscuits, a powerpoint presentation, and then a cheery wave as you leave the factory in Hethel, Norfolk, in the latest Elise, Exige, or Evora. This time it’s laser-light shows, string quartets, canapés, and champagne at the Royal Horticultural Society in Westminster. Chinese manufacturer Geely—who bought a majority stake in Lotus in 2017—clearly saw huge potential and expertise in the perennially on-the-brink manufacturer, and now it’s investing heavily in Lotus’s future. The Evija might not be a traditional or attainable Lotus but it’s a statement of intent. A relaunch. In the words of Lotus Group CEO Feng Qingfeng, “a solemn promise to reinforce and strengthen the brand.”
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All of this combines into those tasty numbers. A top speed of more than 200 mph, zero to 60 in fewer than three seconds, a curb weight of 3704 pounds, class-leading structural stiffness, a charge time of 18 minutes with a 350-kW charging station, and a range of 270-miles on the NEDC cycle. Although maybe not when you’re using all 1,972 horsepower. There are several driving modes—including Eco, City, Tour, Sport, and Track—which alter 20 parameters, and Lotus says the liquid-cooled EV powertrain will cope with a lap of the Nürburgring without any performance degradation

https://www.automobilemag.com/news/lotus-evija-ev-electric-hypercar-price-specs-photos/

It's just a measly bag of shells. If that bag of shells were worth $2.1 Million.

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[Metatron]

1. But is there a cup holder?

I think it is beautiful, except for the 'cockpit.'

[importDavid]

2. Being a Lotus Elise owner...

...I think this thing is absolutely brilliant in revitalizing the brand under new Geely management.

0-300kph (186.5mph) from rest in 8.6 seconds is unworldly. That's an average sustained 0.98 g's the entire time.

0-100mph in 3.66 seconds (extrapolated)
0-200mph in 9.97 seconds (extrapolated)

I'm sure the new Tesla Roadster will have much better "bang-for-the-buck" at $200k but damn, just damn.

[mahatmakanejeeves]

3. 3,704 pounds? This might be the heaviest Lotus ever.

The next time I need to bring home a box of Kleenex from the grocery store, I'll give it some thought.

For something a little lighter (you'll have to copy the link to see the picture):

1960s Lotus Elan: Hard to Improve

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4yY7XmmCJrE/VR7IS3rFXbI/AAAAAAAAQCU/VnTYBtfBNlA/s1600/Lotus,+Diana+Rigg+(Emma+Peel).jpg

That's Diana Rigg in the role of Emma Peel and her Lotus Elan in the British TV series "The Avengers." I find it difficult indeed to image how Diana Rigg could be improved. Same goes for the Lotus.

The Lotus Elan was produced 1962-1973, and to my way of thinking, the best-looking ones were the early two-person versions. This is not to say that it would be impossible to design a more attractive sports car with the same dimensions as the Lotus using a different styling theme. My point is that there is essentially nothing I can think of that could significantly improve the existing theme of the car.

From Wikipedia: Curb weight: Approximately 1,500 lb (680 kg)

[Atticus]

4. As to the price, the speed and the horsepower, one word: obscene. nt

[jberryhill]

5. But will it do the Kessel Run in under 12 parsecs?