The progress that the electric vehicle has made since its inception has been astounding. The Lotus Theory 1 hypercar is the perfect embodiment of the progress that the automotive industry has made in adopting the electric motor and pushing it to the limits in the pursuit of speed. Lotus has a troubled history, being bought and sold multiple times, but the iconic British manufacturer has done an excellent job by staying relevant in the cutthroat world of the automotive sector. The Theory 1 concept car is Lotus’s take on what the car of the future could potentially look and drive like.
Lotus has a history of punching above its weight class in the automotive world.
Lotus has had some problems over the years. In the past, some have gone so far as to say, Lotus stands for: ‘Lots Of Trouble, Usually Serious’. No doubt due to Lotus’ unsatisfactory quality control in the 80s. To be fair, the British automotive sector was not known for its build quality at the time, and the workers spent more time striking than actually working.
To Lotus’ credit, they have managed to remain relevant and continue to produce the kind of cars that the company has become known for around the world. Fast, lightweight sports cars that, despite their humble price, can keep up with the best and most expensive cars in the world. Their presence in motorsport has been a defining factor in their consistent success.
Lotus has drawn on its iconic history to create the new Theory 1 hypercar.
Lotus has stated that the Theory 1 draws on its three iconic models: the Type 72, the Esprit, and the Eleven. The legendary British manufacturer has had a foothold in the motorsports world for generations now. The Lotus F1 team has produced several top-performing F1 cars, and they maintain a respectable presence in modern-day F1 with its Lotus F1 team.
The Lotus Theory 1 is designed with Lotus’ new ‘DNA’ design philosophy.
Specifically, that ‘DNA’ refers to Lotus’ new design philosophy, based on three core principles: Digital, Natural, Analogue. Lotus claims this new philosophy represents its commitment to creating innovative and progressive technology that uses extreme weight reduction and pathologic sustainability goals to propel the Theory 1 into the future.
The influence of Lotus’ racing past is evident in the central driving position and two back seats, turning the car into a three-seater. Theory 1 makes use of adaptive robotic textiles and next-generation haptic controls to connect the driver to the car. Lotus has always had a reputation as a driver’s car, and Lotus claims the Theory 1 continues that progressive engineering approach.
As the traditional internal combustion engine goes through a reconstruction to stay relevant, the Theory 1 makes use of electric power to deliver the car’s amazing performance, thanks to Lotus’ design philosophy of lightweight material and innovative technology. Here are the key numbers that the car produces:
- 360 degrees autonomous driving hardware, with car computing powered by NVIDIA.
- 986 horsepower.
- 0-60 in 2.5 seconds..
- top speed of 198 mph.
- 250 miles of driving range from a full charge.
- 3,527 pounds in weight.
Can the Lotus Theory 1 continue the trend of electrification of our cars?
The automotive sector is furiously searching for alternative ways to produce power for the world’s needs. As the world’s largest car brands come together to pursue that new power source, Lotus has continued with the current trend of using electric motors and our existing infrastructure to produce its rendition of the car of the future. The haptic feedback from the steering wheel and other materials in the car makes the driving experience unlike any other and encapsulates Lotus’ unique manner of producing cars. The Theory 1 is the most futuristic concept car that the world’s car makers have produced.
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