our follow up No. 126cover function and lil silvagood people lotus invited Crash to a one-of-a-kind ice driving experience at the UTAC Test Center, located in a secret, highly-guarded location near Ivalo, Finland. Given another chance to test both the new Lotus Emeya and its KEF Sound System on the ice, we jumped at the chance and the results were pretty special.
Stirling Moss once said, “There are two things a man cannot admit he is not good at: driving and love.'' During a period of intense violence for F1, a dangerous rain spell That's easy to say for the British racing driver who changed history by leading the Lotus 18 to the brand's first victory at the Monaco Grand Prix. Moss changed the landscape of motorsports. His ability behind the wheel was never in question.
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He may have sounded arrogant, but it was a good observation. Driving skills occupy rarefied territory in the public consciousness, wrapped in masculinity and associated with leadership, control, dominance, and perhaps in some circles, being an assertive lover. Similar. This mentality is what has made sports car and supercar ownership generally the property of brash nouveau riche or old white men. A club that is deliberately exclusive and not particularly friendly.
But times are changing. A new era of technology is dawning, and as AI changes the way we interact with computers, it will also change our relationship with the robots that move us around. As we say goodbye to the internal combustion engine, we are also saying goodbye to the days of driving that required driving: Man– Handle machinery. In the past, “performance” cars required a performance of driver dexterity, physicality, and expertise to keep complex cars stable and on track at hair-raising speeds. . But that's not necessarily the case.
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The Lotus 18 may have beaten Ferrari in Monaco, but it wouldn't have seen Moss through the apocalypse. It might be Emeya.
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The door is wide open for a different kind of sports car, with brands like Lotus leading the way.car under pressure Execute All are attached to the vehicle. Because this new breed is not just electrical, it's an intelligent supercomputer. Lotus' upcoming Emeya Hyper GT, for example, has all the makings of a top-of-the-line racetrack-worthy car. An incredible 905 horsepower, he accelerates from 0-100km in 2.78 seconds, and a huge rear spoiler that provides a load capacity of 215kg. downforce etc. But it also has a suspension system that allows him to “feel” 1,000 circuit surfaces per second, adjusting stability and comfort depending on the camber, gravel, slipperiness, etc. of the road surface.
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At the front, Emeya's active grille adapts to the needs of the car and driver, closing to reduce drag or opening to cool the battery and brake system. Sensors detect external unforeseen events, such as obstacles, lane changes, and potential collisions, with great precision in real time and feed them into the car's advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). In other words, the car will do everything it can to keep you stable, comfortable, and collision-free even when you're sitting on the floor. As I said earlier, this is more of a neural network than a car.
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Additionally, the product has endured rigorous testing over the past three years under some of the world's harshest conditions. It can match the speeds of the Nurburgring, brake quickly on ice, be stable on the steep mountain passes of Inner Mongolia, keep the seats warm even when placed in a refrigerator at minus 40 degrees Celsius, and fly out the door. I can. Handle on arrival. The Lotus 18 may have beaten Ferrari in Monaco, but it wouldn't have seen Moss through the apocalypse. It might be Emeya.
This may be a bit disappointing, as the world of supercars has become more focused on car performance and less demanding of advanced driver skills. For those who think of driving as a sport and a great opportunity to hone their skills, the idea is that your car might drive itself for you, or at least try to ignore you when the time comes. The idea may be a bit unthinkable. A long-held pastime is under threat. However, such thinking can be easily reorganized.
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The door was wide open for the arrival of a different kind of sports car. Execute All are attached to the vehicle.
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First, you can choose how much intervention you want in this type of car, to a varying degree depending on the manufacturer. For Emeya, Lotus ensured a big difference between driver modes. Switching the Emeya from a “Grand Tourer” configuration focused on comfort and safety to “Track” signals that those behind the wheel are looking for more fun with handling. The car switches to rear-wheel drive, allowing for a larger slip angle, which is fun when drifting over a frozen lake. And in fact, if you really want control, you can even turn off ADAS. Therefore, skilled people will continue to thrive.
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It's not a car, as we once thought, it's a lifestyle.
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But think about what it means to know that the entry criteria for supercars is not yours. have To use it you need to be a crackerjack driver. Hesitant enthusiasts, the wealthy and curious, and women who aren't allowed the arrogance of old white men suddenly have the chance to experience the exhilaration of slipping into the cockpit of an exciting performance car. I put it in. Admittedly, with a starting price of around his £100,000, the opportunity hasn't been completely democratized, but when it comes to skill and confidence, this spate of new super(computer) cars has proven to be a great driver for driving. It could be an equalizer.
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This spate of new supercars could be the great equalizer for driving.
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And finally, when we start thinking differently; who It should be allowed in sports car inner circles, but we'd better start thinking differently. what So are these machines. The most grumpy reviews of electric supercars seem to come from basic comparisons to internal combustion engines of yore, but that's like comparing apples to cheese. Or, a better analogy is to compare your smartphone to a telegram. We don't have the same expectations for two completely different inventions.
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Emeya's design may be based on the emotional poetry of driving Lotus' most loved sports car, but everything else is aimed at creating an entirely new experience. Road noise cancellation technology allows you to completely disconnect from the outside world, while the KEF Uni-Q™ speaker system and Dolby Atmos surround sound make you feel like you're at a Lil Silva concert or concert venue. You can dive headfirst into “The Floor.'' At least show it in theaters. There are large touchscreens in the front and rear, and you can also communicate with the car via an app to set a warm but refreshing temperature and have the massaging seats filled and ready for your arrival. There's a universe inside this little pod (it seats four, so there's fun for the whole family). It's not a car, as we once thought, it's a lifestyle.
