Lotus CEO Feng Qingfeng: Sports Cars Over 1.8 Tons Show a Lack of Performance Understanding

In a recent interview, Lotus Cars CEO Feng Qingfeng stated that any sports car weighing over 1.8 tons is essentially a "grocery getter," regardless of its horsepower—even if it boasts as much as 2,000 horsepower. He pointed out that some automakers produce sports cars weighing two tons, which reflects a fundamental misunderstanding of what a true sports car should be. Feng emphasized that uncontrolled horsepower holds no real value; only controllable power truly demonstrates genuine performance. He also noted that in the era of electrification, where horsepower is easier to achieve, vehicle handling and dynamics are often overlooked.