Performance Review: Lotus Eletre R 905 bhp - [2022]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Lotus Eletre Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Lotus Eletre R 905 bhp is the 1 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2022. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Stradale 4.0 V8 Hybrid.This particular Lotus Eletre has a 0cc - Electric powerplant with 0 cylinders in a - formation.

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

The Eletre 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 Eletre's All Wheel Drive, SUV combination then how about the or the .

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 2640 kgs (5820 lbs) this makes the Lotus Eletre R 905 bhp in the same weight category as the 2018 Bentley Bentayga Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Lotus Eletre shares the same bhp with the 2010 Koenigsegg Agera 4.7L V8 (898 bhp)

In terms of power the 0cc 0V -0 engine produces 905 bhp (674 kW) @ 1 rpm similar to the 2010 Koenigsegg Agera 4.7L V8 (898 bhp) or the 2005 SSC Aero SC 8T 6.3L (908 bhp).

The - -0 throws out 726 lb-ft (984.3 Nm) @ 1 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2020 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye 6.2 V8 (707 lb-ft) or the 2020 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody 6.2 V8 (707 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

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

The 2007 Lamborghini Gallardo 5.0 V10 Superleggera (367.6 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Lotus Eletre.

The Lotus Eletre has a Power to weight ratio of 342.8 bhp per ton and 275.0 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2022 Eletre competing with the 2007 Lamborghini Gallardo 5.0 V10 Superleggera (367.6 bhp per ton) or the 2008 Mercedes SLR Class McLaren 722 S Roadster (366.2 bhp per ton).

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 Eletre generating around 275.0 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 2016 Jaguar F Type SVR 5.0 V8 Convertible (300.0 lb-ft per ton) or the 2006 BMW Alpina B5 V8 Switchtronic E60 (300.0 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 Eletre R 905 bhp as fast as the 2021 Maserati MC20 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo (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 2020 Lamborghini Huracan STO 5.2 V10 (2.90 secs). This Lotus Eletre R 905 bhp 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 Eletre and the 2013 Mercedes A Class 45 AMG 2.0 Turbo

When talking about the performance of the Lotus Eletre on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 11.29 secs @ 121.2 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2013 Mercedes A Class 45 AMG 2.0 Turbo (11.25 secs), the 1986 Porsche 911 Turbo SE 930 (11.26 secs), and the 2016 Ford Focus RS 2.3 Turbo (11.26 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2022 version of the Lotus Eletre R 905 bhp has a maximum speed of 165mph.

Top Speed of the 2022 Eletre equals the 2018 Jaguar F-Pace SVR 5.0 V8 Supercharged (176 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2022 Lotus Eletre R 905 bhp then how about the 2018 Jaguar F-Pace SVR 5.0 V8 Supercharged (176 mph), the 2018 Alfa-Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio 2.9 V6 Bi Turbo (176 mph), or the 2015 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S 4.8 V8 (176 mph).

Related Links:

2022 Eletre Rivals List.

A Brief History of Lotus

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