Lucid Air Sapphire Hot Lap: Can a Luxury EV Super Sedan Survive the Racetrack?

The Lucid Air Sapphire packs 1,234 horsepower, 1,430 lb-ft of torque, a luxurious interior, and more than 400 miles of range—but can a nearly 5,400-pound luxury sedan actually perform on a race track? We hand the keys to racing legend Andy Pilgrim to find out. Despite its weight, the Sapphire shocks everyone by reaching 136 mph on the front straight and hanging surprisingly close to America's top supercars. Is this the future of electric performance? MotorTrend is the ultimate destination for gearheads looking for the latest automotive research and news. Find the right car, truck or suv for you. ➡️: https://www.motortrend.com/car-finder Follow MotorTrend for the latest! MotorTrend News: https://www.motortrend.com Facebook: / motortrend Instagram: / motortrend Twitter(X): / motortrend TikTok: / motortrend MotorTrend preferred music partner: Universal Production Music MotorTrend is a fully owned subsidiary of Hearst Communications Inc.