LUCID ENGINEERS DISCUSS THE LUCID AIR

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This episode of MotorTrend's 'The InEVitable' features an in-depth discussion with Lucid engineers David Lickfold and Greg Massey, focusing on the engineering brilliance behind the Lucid Air, MotorTrend's 2022 Car of the Year. The conversation highlights the astonishing performance of the Lucid Air Sapphire prototype, achieving a 9.2-second quarter-mile time, making it the quickest car MotorTrend has ever tested. Engineers detailed the extensive calibration required for such extreme acceleration, involving thousands of launches. They also delved into the chassis and vehicle dynamics, emphasizing Lucid's goal to deliver ride comfort rivaling an S-Class with handling akin to a Lotus, achieved through innovative coil spring suspension and advanced software-defined vehicle (SDV) updates. The discussion also touched upon the future of steer-by-wire technology and the engineering philosophy behind Lucid's approach to performance and luxury, contrasting it with traditional benchmarks.