Lucid Air Sapphire boasts third motor, 1,200+ hp, sub 2.0-second 0-60 mph time

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The 1,200+ hp Lucid Air Sapphire aims to take on the Tesla Model S Plaid with big power and handling to match.

. The Sapphire adds a third motor to make more than 1,200 hp and drop the 0-60 mph time to below 2.0 seconds. It also gets a host of performance upgrades to make it the brand's top track car.Sapphire also promises a 0-100 mph time of less than 4.0 seconds, a quarter-mile time of less than 9.0 seconds, and a top speed in excess of 200 mph. Lucid claims that it's the most powerful sedan in the world—electric or not.Nürburgring in less than 7:35.579.

With that in mind, Lucid engineers stiffened the springs and bushings, tweaked the damper settings, and retuned the ABS, traction and stability control, and electric-assist power steering. They also outfitted the car with carbon-ceramic brakes and installed wider 265/35R20 front and 295/30R21 rear Michelin PS4S tires on staggered Aero Sapphire wheels. The wheels have carbon-fiber covers for better aero.

 

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