Performance Review: Lotus Evija Electric 1972hp - [2019]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Lotus Evija Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Lotus Evija Electric 1972hp is the 1 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2019. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2019 Pininfarina Battista 1900 and the 2020 Koenigsegg Gemera 2.0 Turbo Petrol Hybrid.This particular Lotus Evija has a 0cc - Electric powerplant with 0 cylinders in a - formation.

Alternative Electric -0's includes the 2021 McMurtry Speirling Goodwood

The Evija shares its Electric -0 engine configuration with the likes of the 2021 McMurtry Speirling Goodwood and the 2019 Pininfarina Battista 1900. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Evija's All Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the or the .

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1680 kgs (3703 lbs) this makes the Lotus Evija Electric 1972hp in the same weight category as the 2023 Aston-Martin Valour 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Lotus Evija shares the same bhp with the

In terms of power the 0cc 0V -0 engine produces 1972 bhp (1470 kW) @ 0 rpm similar to the

The - -0 throws out 1254 lb-ft (1700.1 Nm) @ 0 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Lotus Evija you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2019 Lotus Evija Electric 1972hp (1173.8 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Lotus Evija.

The Lotus Evija has a Power to weight ratio of 1173.8 bhp per ton and 746.4 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2019 Evija competing with the 2019 Lotus Evija Electric 1972hp (1173.8 bhp per ton) or the

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Lotus Evija generating around 746.4 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2009 Zenvo ST1 7.0 V8 (766.7 lb-ft per ton) or the 2019 Lotus Evija Electric 1972hp (746.4 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 2.90 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 3.0 secs, this made the Lotus Evija Electric 1972hp as fast as the 2022 Lotus Eletre R 905 bhp (2.90 secs) the 2021 BMW 5 Series M5 CS 4.4 V8 Turbo F90 (2.90 secs) the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 6.2 V8 C8 (2.90 secs) the or the 2021 Maserati MC20 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo (2.90 secs). This Lotus Evija Electric 1972hp is also faster than the 2023 Pagani Utopia 6.0 V12 Twin Turbo (3.00 secs) the 2022 Lamborghini Huracan Tecnica 5.2 V10 (3.00 secs) the 2021 Nissan NSX Type S 3.5L V6 (3.00 secs) the and the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51 6.2 V8 C8 (3.00 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Evija and the 2022 Mercedes AMG One 1.6 V6 Turbo Hybrid

When talking about the performance of the Lotus Evija on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 7.53 secs @ 181.7 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2022 Mercedes AMG One 1.6 V6 Turbo Hybrid (7.49 secs), the 2020 Audi R8 5.2 V10 (7.50 secs), and the 2020 Lotus Exige Sport 410 Roadster 3.5 V6 (7.50 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2019 version of the Lotus Evija Electric 1972hp has a maximum speed of 199mph.

Top Speed of the 2019 Evija equals the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 6.2 V8 Supercharged C7 (210 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2019 Lotus Evija Electric 1972hp then how about the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 6.2 V8 Supercharged C7 (210 mph), the 2018 Lamborghini SC18 Alston 6.5 V8 (210 mph), or the 2017 Pagani Huayra Roadster 6.0 V12 (210 mph).

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2019 Evija Rivals List.

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