The head of development of Lucid Air is Peter Rowlinson, who, together with other collaborators, moved from a rival Tesla to the starting project.
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The aging Model S thus gained significant competition. The Air is also a sedan that measures almost five meters in length and catches the eye with very graceful curves, aerodynamic optimization can be seen in every detail. The resistance coefficient cx is only 0.21. Which surpasses the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class, which boasts a value of 0.22.
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Inside, it attracts with a rounded instrument shield with a diagonal of 34 inches. The value of the boot also impresses the electric sedan, we are used to see 739 liters more in station wagons, which do not have to carry batteries in the floor.
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But the fascination with numbers just begins. The temporary highlight will be the Dream Edition version, which accelerates from zero to 96 km / h in 2.5 seconds, thanks to two electric motors with an output of 1080 hp. It will start shipping in the second quarter of next year at a price of $ 169,000 (3.8 million crowns). With a range of 738 kilometers on a single charge.
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One step lower is the version of the Grand Touring with an output of 800 horses for 3.1 million crowns. It is at 96 km / h in exactly three seconds and will offer a record range of electricity, the previously promised 832 kilometers. The Touring variant offers 620 horsepower, acceleration to the same value in 3.2 seconds and offers a range of 653 kilometers. All this in terms of 2.1 million crowns.
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The future basis is to be a variant simply called Air, with a smaller battery and an output of 400 horsepower for $ 72,500, in terms of 1.6 million crowns. In addition to these variants, however, the carmaker is also preparing a top Performance model with three electric motors. Each produces 640 horses. In total, the power can climb to 1,920 horsepower, but due to the batteries, the total power should be limited to 1,200 horsepower.
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In addition to aerodynamics, the car owes a record range of the mentioned 832 kilometers according to the EPA methodology to a large battery with a capacity of 113 kWh. In addition, thanks to the 900 V system voltage, which surpasses the Porsche Taycan with 800 V, the manufacturer promises to recharge to 32 kilometers in 1 minute.
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In addition, the manufacturer focused on semi-autonomous control. The package called Lucid DreamDrive uses 32 sensors or Lidar with high resolution. Thanks to this, the car is on the border of the second and third degree of autonomy, so in certain situations he should be able to drive himself, if the legislation allows it.
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In addition to the Air model, Lucid is also preparing an SUV. It is currently targeting the American market, and exports to Europe have not yet been discussed.
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