They revealed the aerodynamic qualities of Lotus Evija

Thanks to four electric motors, the hypercar will have 2000 hp. and 1700 Nm

Richard Hill, engineer and current aerodynamic manager at Lotus Cars, who has been with the company since 1986, talks about the aerodynamic qualities of the Evija hypercar, the new 100% electric sports car from Hetel.

“Comparing the Evija to a regular sports car is like comparing a fighter jet to a baby kite,” Richard Hill explains in the preamble. “Most cars have to drill a hole in the air to cross it with brute force, while the Evija is unique because its front end is porous. He "breathes" the air. The front of the machine acts as a mouth. “

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The Evija front splitter consists of three sections. The central section sends fresh air to the battery mounted behind the two seats of the car, while the air coming in through two small external openings cools the Evija electric front axle. The splitter minimizes the flow of air under the car (reduces traction and lift the chassis), and also creates downforce.

“The active rear spoiler deploys in clear air over the Evija, creating more compression force on the rear wheels,” continues Richard Hill. "The car also has a Formula 1 DRS system which consists of a horizontal plate mounted in a central rear position that gives the car more speed when deployed."

The Evija single carbon fiber also has a sculpted bottom that directs air to the rear diffuser and thus generates maximum compression force to use its power. Evija is still under development, and Richard Hill clarifies that the final dynamic data of the car will be announced by the end of the year, but thanks to four electric motors Evija should have a capacity of 2000 hp. and 1700 Nm, which will lead it to a speed of 0 to 100 km / h in less than 3 seconds.

The British hypercar, which is scheduled to be launched at the Hettel plant by the end of the year, will be assembled in 130 copies, one of which will cost 1,7 million pounds (1 euros).