Meet the Armoured Lucid Air Sapphire
Welcome to our AutoWorld Podcast Episode 1:
Featuring the heavily armoured version of the Lucid Air Sapphire electric car, produced by US Armor Group. This vehicle, marketed towards heads of state and high-profile individuals, boasts a range of security features, including bulletproof windows, reinforced armour, and advanced digital security measures.
While retaining the impressive performance of the standard Air Sapphire, the armoured model sacrifices some of its speed and agility for increased protection, making it a unique combination of luxury, performance and security.
Armoured Lucid Air Sapphire Overview
A luxury electric vehicle designed for high-profile individuals requiring advanced security measures. The information is sourced from articles published by Autoblog, The US Sun, and Electrek.
Key Features Lucid Air Sapphire
Security and Defence:
Military-grade armour: The vehicle is equipped with ballistic windows and lightweight laminated, transparent armour capable of withstanding rounds from a .44 magnum.
Grenade and high-powered rifle protection:
Optional upgrades offer protection against grenades, high-powered rifles, and explosive devices.
Comprehensive security features:
- Electric-shock door handles
- Pepper spray dispensers
- Concealed gun ports
- Poison gas protection and detection
- Cybersecurity measures: An internet/WiFi security package protects against hacking and data breaches.
- Intelligence scanners monitor potential threats from over a million sources, including police and fire departments.
Performance and Range:
Performance comparable to the standard model:
- Despite the added armour, the vehicle maintains performance levels comparable to the non-armoured Lucid Air Sapphire.
- 0-60 mph acceleration in 1.98 seconds
- Top speed of 205 mph
- Electric range of over 400 miles
- Minimal weight gain: The armour adds only 385 pounds to the vehicle’s weight, thanks to lightweight materials that are “ten times stronger than steel yet five times lighter.”
Cost and Target Market
Base price of $475,000:
The armoured Lucid Air Sapphire starts at a significantly higher price point than the standard model.
Target audience: The vehicle is designed for high-profile individuals who require the utmost security, such as:
- Heads of state
- CEOs and business executives
- Celebrities
- Quotes:
Jeffrey Engen, US Armour Group Founder and CEO:
“With the armoured Air Sapphire, our company has taken one of the world’s fastest production vehicles ever built and transformed it into the fastest armoured car on the planet.”
US Armour Group Statement:
“Armoring is important, but for our clients, digital security is also an integral part of their modern-day needs as C-suite executives and business owners… In today’s modern world, that means full protection from cyber attacks, tracking and other digital age threats, which are just as dangerous to them in many cases as a physical attack on the vehicle itself.”
Conclusion
The armoured Lucid Air Sapphire represents a fusion of luxury, performance, and cutting-edge security features. It caters to a niche market where personal safety and digital security are paramount. While the price tag places it out of reach for most, it highlights the growing demand for high-tech security solutions in an increasingly uncertain world.
