Lotus is pushing the bounds of what’s doable on the observe with the Evija X, a one-off prototype electrical automobile (EV) designed particularly for reaching a report lap time round Nürburgring, also referred to as the Inexperienced Hell, a racetrack infamous for its problem.
The Evija X boasts over 2,000 horsepower and 4,500 kg of downforce. Whereas based mostly on the Evija street automobile, it options important modifications to deal with the acute calls for of the Nürburgring. These embody a closely reworked cooling system, competitors tires, and carbon-ceramic brakes.
Throughout the run, the Evija X achieved a lap time of 6 minutes and 24.047 seconds, making it the third-fastest automobile to ever lap the Nürburgring and the one automobile within the high three to make use of the basic chassis and powertrain of its road-legal sibling.
Checkout the video under as Mr JWW received the unique alternative to doc this record-breaking run.