Lotus CEO Feng Qingfeng has sparked controversy by stating that any sports car exceeding 3,968 pounds is mediocre. This is a surprising statement, especially considering the Lotus Evija hypercar has a curb weight of 4,200 pounds. According to Qingfeng, this means the Evija is merely mediocre by his own standards.
However, this criticism could lead to positive change for the company. Lotus should aim for a 3,968-pound curb weight for all its vehicles, particularly with a V8 supercar currently in development. The recently teased Lotus Type 135 features a hybrid V8 powertrain producing over 1,000 horsepower. If Lotus can keep the curb weight low, the power-to-weight ratio would be impressive, and the driving experience should be exceptional.
View Price on AmazonMotor1's Take: No Lotus product should be considered mediocre, but Feng Qingfeng speaks the truth. The brand that coined the phrase "adding lightness" needs to return to that tenet. We have high hopes that the upcoming Type 135 will be anything but mediocre.
Lotus needs to focus on reducing the weight of its vehicles to improve performance and handling. The company should take Qingfeng's comments as a wake-up call to revisit its design and engineering approach. By doing so, Lotus can create exceptional sports cars that meet the high standards set by its CEO.
Source: motor1.com
