{"id":898625,"date":"2026-09-02T11:37:59","date_gmt":"2026-09-02T11:37:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/?p=898625"},"modified":"2026-09-02T11:37:59","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T11:37:59","slug":"952-hp-lotus-eletre-x-takes-on-ferrari-purosangue-and-lamborghini","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/952-hp-lotus-eletre-x-takes-on-ferrari-purosangue-and-lamborghini\/","title":{"rendered":"952-HP Lotus Eletre X Takes on Ferrari Purosangue and Lamborghini"},"content":{"rendered":"

The latest high-performance showdown from carwow<\/a> puts three very different machines into the spotlight: the all-new Lotus Eletre X, Ferrari\u2019s exotic Purosangue<\/a>, and Lamborghini\u2019s formidable Hurac\u00e1n Performante. What begins as a conventional drag race between two performance SUVs quickly develops into a much more intriguing contest, with the loser earning an opportunity to take on a genuine supercar.<\/p>\n

The Lotus Eletre X brings an unconventional powertrain to the fight. Its 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine works alongside two electric motors to produce a formidable 952 horsepower and 935 Nm of torque. That output is delivered through an all-wheel-drive system, giving the Lotus enormous theoretical acceleration potential. However, its substantial 2,615-kg curb weight represents a significant disadvantage, particularly against lighter machinery.<\/p>\n

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Ferrari takes a very different approach with the Purosangue. Beneath its sophisticated SUV-inspired bodywork sits a naturally aspirated 6.5-liter V12 developing 725 hp and 716 Nm. An eight-speed automatic transmission sends power to all four wheels, while launch control is designed to maximize traction from a standing start. At approximately 2,133 kg, the Ferrari gives away considerable power to the Lotus but carries nearly half a ton less mass.<\/p>\n

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Then there is the Lamborghini Hurac\u00e1n Performante<\/a>. Its naturally aspirated 5.2-liter V10 produces 640 hp and 600 Nm, with an all-wheel-drive system and dual-clutch transmission helping deploy that power. Most importantly, it weighs only around 1,480 kg, making it dramatically lighter than either SUV.<\/p>\n

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On paper, the Lotus appears to have an overwhelming power advantage, but straight-line performance is rarely determined by horsepower alone. Weight, launch characteristics, drivetrain response, gearing, and traction all become critical factors.<\/p>\n

And with the first race setting the stage for an even more serious confrontation, the question is simple: can the 952-hp Lotus defy its enormous weight and upset the established order? You’ll have to watch the video to find out!<\/p>\n