This Lotus Evija X Monster Hunts Nürburgring Records with Over 2000 Horsepower
Imagine a machine so audacious, it dares to challenge the titans of the Nürburgring, the world's most formidable racetrack. Enter the Lotus Evija X, an electric hypercar that’s not just content with being another high-performance vehicle; it's here to rewrite history books.
Last year, eyewitnesses caught a glimpse of what seemed like an apparition - the Evija X moving with unearthly grace along the curves of the Nürburgring. Lotus has now shattered silence and expectations alike by confirming an awe-inspiring lap time of 6 minutes and 24.047 seconds. While it trails the Volkswagen ID R’s electric scream and the Porsche 919 Hybrid Evo’s top spot, the Evija X claims a unique record – the fastest lap by a production chassis.
But Lotus isn't resting on its laurels. With their eyes set on a clearer, drier day, the team behind the Evija X is hell-bent on chipping away those seconds, aiming for perfection. “Watch this space,” they tease, a clear warning shot to competitors that the Lotus Evija X is on a relentless pursuit for supremacy.
What makes this titan tick? The answer lies under its aggressive, aerodynamically optimized skin. At its heart, the Evija X mirrors its road-going sibling, unleashing 2011bhp from four wheel-mounted motors, fed by a state-of-the-art 70kWh, 800V battery. Yet, it's the relentless quest for every advantage that sets the Evija X apart. Modifications aim squarely at breaking records - Pirelli track tires for unyielding grip, revolutionary carbon brake discs, and dampers redesigned from the ground up.
Every ounce counts in the quest for speed, leading to an unvarnished carbonfibre body that’s as menacing as it is purposeful. Dominating its silhouette is a mammoth carbonfibre rear wing, complete with a drag-reduction system, and a race-bred front diffuser channeling the air's force to cement the Evija X to the track.
Marking a significant milestone, the £2 million Evija is now rolling off the production lines in Norfolk, a testament to Lotus's electric vision realized nearly half a decade after its first announcement. As the first EV to bear the Lotus badge, the Evija X doesn’t just aim for accolades; it's a bold statement of intent from a company that's always punched above its weight.
In partnership with Multimatic, renown for its work on the Ford GT and the Mercedes-AMG One, Lotus's foray into the electric hypercar realm with the Evija X is nothing short of spectacular. By merging unparalleled engineering prowess with an insatiable appetite for speed, this one-off marvel doesn’t just chase records – it seeks to define them.
As the Evija X continues its relentless quest for Nürburgring glory, its story is more than a tale of numbers and charts. It’s about the spirit of innovation and the relentless pursuit of excellence. The Lotus Evija X doesn't just represent the pinnacle of electric hypercar performance; it's a beacon of what’s possible when tradition meets ambition at breakneck speed.