The 2024 Lucid Air Sapphire, with an output of 1,234 horsepower, has just set a new record in the quarter-mile drag race. It successfully overthrew the long-standing king, the Tesla Model S Plaid.
Lucid Air Sapphire becomes the fastest production car on the quarter miles
YouTube channel DragTimes recently drove the Lucid Air Sapphire on the quarter miles, besting Tesla’s Model S Plaid to the top of the chart.
The tri-motor Lucid Air Sapphire successfully run a 1/4 mile in only 8.930 seconds. DragTimes completed two runs, recording a 0-60 mph acceleration time of 1.7 seconds for the Sapphire.
Tesla Model S Plaid’s record
The Tesla Model S Plaid previously held the record for the fastest stock four-door sedan in the quarter miles. Its quarter-mile drag race result hit 9.246 seconds.
This remarkable performance is unsurprising, considering its powerful three motors. It yields a maximum output of 1,020 horsepower almost instantly. In effect, it became the top-picked electric vehicle model for YouTubers seeking to race on the drag strip.
However, the Lucid Air Sapphire’s price is more than twofold higher than the Tesla Model S Plaid.
According to the DragTimes online leaderboard, a modified Tesla Model S Plaid can still beat Air Sapphire’s time. However, the Lucid electric sedan would likely remain at the top for some time regarding stock vehicles.
Lucid Air Sapphire key specs
Presented below are the key specifications of the $249,000 Lucid Air Sapphire:
| Price | $249,000 |
| Model Year | 2024 |
| Max Power | 1,234 HP |
| O-60 MPH | 1.89 secs |
| Estimated Range | 427 mi |
| Charge to 200 mi | 15 mins |
| Drive Type | AWD |
You can watch the quarter-mile drag race performance of the 2024 Lucid Air Sapphire.
