The battle between electric sports sedans is getting higher and higher. Tesla opened hostilities with the Model S Plaid, whose 1,034 PS (1,020 PS) is drawn from three motors, allowing it to reach 322 km/h and 100 km/h in 2.1 seconds (0-96 km/h). in 1.99 seconds) . This put the Taycan Turbo S out of the question, with just 760 hp, but lo and behold, now comes the Lucid Air Sapphire, with 1216 hp????????
Lucid already had the most powerful battery on the market, with the Air Dream Edition already delivering 1,126 hp (1,111 hp) to those behind the wheel. Now it has gone one step further, unveiling the Air Sapphire, a version that will only be available in 2023. but equipped with three engines and a total of 1,216 hp (1,200 hp).
Luxurious-looking interior characterizes the Lucid saloon
Lots of power equals lush top speed and lush acceleration, as evidenced by the fact that Lucid claims 330 km/h top speed (205 mph, as the model is only US-certified), which combines the ability to pass from 0-97 km/h (0-60 mph) in just 1.89 seconds???????? And this says Sapphire slightly above the S Plaid model and more obviously in relation to other competitors.
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We have already seen a comparison in which the Tesla Model S Plaid, the Lucid Air Dream Edition and the Porsche Taycan Turbo S faced off on the track in an acceleration test. Performed by the renowned Drag Times, this drag race it was intended to determine who would be the fastest in the ¼ mile matchup. And the numbers spoke for themselves, with Tesla clearly outpacing Lucid and Porsche trailing behind, as if he were standing still. It remains to be seen if the additional power of the Sapphire (another 90 hp) will necessarily compensate for the greater weight of this version, equipped with three engines.
The Lucid Air Sapphire mounts three engines, two of which are on the rear axle.
Where the Lucid Air Sapphire clearly wins is in the higher price point, for advertising $250,000 (in the US). Compared to the Model S Plaid, offered in the same market for $127,590, the difference is overwhelming, the same is true for the $187,400 Porsche. Always in the North American market, because Lucid does not yet have prices for Europe.
Source: Observadora
