The design of the 'Lotus Esira Concept' by Jack Lamburn is based on the Lotus philosophy of innovation, lightness and agility. The Lotus Esira Concept is a two-seater futuristic sports car that features a fabric body wrapped around a tubular frame. The fabric body consists of two high impact absorbing materials: 'd30’ and metal rubber. 'd30' provides complete protection to the rider in case of an accident, while the metal rubber reacts to the movement of the wheels and suspension.
The 'Lotus Esira Concept' also features two asynchronous electric motors to power rear wheels and lower the center of gravity for agility. The interior is made of carbon fiber and a honeycomb structure.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Impact-absorbing Sports Cars
- The use of high impact absorbing materials in sports car design offers greater safety and protection for drivers in case of accidents.
- Lightweight and Agile Design
- The focus on lightness and agility in the Lotus Esira Concept opens up opportunities for more efficient and maneuverable sports car designs.
- Electric-powered Sports Cars
- The integration of electric motors in the Lotus Esira Concept showcases the potential for electric-powered sports cars to offer improved performance and lower carbon emissions.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Automotive Industry
- The automotive industry can explore the use of impact-absorbing materials and lightweight design principles to enhance the safety and performance of sports cars.
- Materials Engineering Industry
- The materials engineering industry can innovate and develop new impact-absorbing materials that can be used in sports car manufacturing to improve safety standards.
- Electric Vehicle Industry
- The integration of electric motors in sports cars presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the electric vehicle industry to expand its market into the high-performance sports car segment.
