Lucid Air Sapphire Runs To 60 MPH In 1.89 Seconds, Can Hit 205 MPH

The Lucid Air Sapphire is coming for the Tesla Mannequin S Plaid and the automotive producer has simply introduced the breathtaking efficiency figures provided up by its flagship mannequin.

The covers had been lifted off the Air Sapphire at August’s Monterey Automotive Week however key particulars about it weren’t revealed. It has now been confirmed that the Air Sapphire can dash to 60 mph (96 km/h) in a blistering 1.89 seconds, making it 0.01 seconds faster than the Mannequin S Plaid, not that anybody will be capable to really feel that distinction.

It’s not simply the 0-60 mph time that makes the Air Sapphire spectacular. Lucid has additionally confirmed that it requires simply 3.87 seconds to hit 100 mph (160 km/h) and that it’s going to proceed by means of to a 205 mph (330 km/h) prime velocity. That’s 5 mph greater than the Mannequin S Plaid and in contrast to the Plaid, it doesn’t seem as if Lucid will initially cap the Air Sapphire’s prime velocity by means of software program.

Learn: $249,000 Lucid Air Sapphire Has Over 1,200 HP And Runs The 1/4 Mile In Much less Than 9 Seconds

Apparently, Lucid hasn’t introduced a quarter-mile time for the Air Sapphire apart from saying it’ll want lower than 9 seconds. On paper, it ought to be faster than the Mannequin S Plaid given its faster acceleration and better prime velocity nevertheless it’s doable Lucid has not but achieved a quarter-mile time that it’s happy with.

Permitting the $249,000 Lucid Air Sapphire to realize such breathtaking efficiency numbers are a trio of electrical motors that mix to supply over 1,200 hp, though a closing horsepower determine has but to be introduced. These motors make the Air Sapphire probably the most highly effective manufacturing sedan on earth.

Varied different modifications have been made to the EV. These embody the fitment of carbon ceramic brakes as normal, stiffer entrance and rear springs, distinctive damper settings, stiffer bushings, and bespoke tuning for the ABS, traction management, stability management, and electrical energy steering.