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Lotus Emira: Lotus modern sports car (2021+). Replaces Elise, Exige, and Evora. Toyota V6 supercharged or AMG inline-four t
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Lotus modern sports car (2021+). Replaces Elise, Exige, and Evora. Toyota V6 supercharged or AMG inline-four turbo. Last Lotus internal combustion sports car.

The Lotus Emira is a sports car produced from 2021. The Emira replaces the Elise, Exige, and Evora as Lotus sports car. The car is offered with Toyota 3.5L supercharged V6 (400 horsepower) or Mercedes-AMG 2.0L turbocharged inline-four (360 horsepower). Manual transmission available with V6. The Emira is announced as Lotus last internal combustion sports car. Lotus is transitioning to all-electric for future products (Eletre SUV, Emeya sedan). The Emira represents the modern Lotus interpretation of the lightweight sports car formula. On WhipJury, Emira submissions are uncommon but distinctive.

Emira specifications

Emira V6. Toyota 3.5L supercharged V6, 400 horsepower.

Emira i4. Mercedes-AMG 2.0L turbocharged inline-four, 360 horsepower.

Frequently asked questions about Lotus Emira

Why does the Emira use Toyota and AMG engines?
Lotus does not develop its own engines; the brand has used borrowed engines (Rover, Toyota, Ford) throughout most of its history. The Emira V6 uses Toyota proven 3.5L supercharged V6 (also used in Lexus RX, Toyota Crown). The Emira i4 uses Mercedes-AMG inline-four turbo. Borrowing engines is cost-effective for low-volume sports car manufacturer.
How much does an Emira cost?
New 2024 Emira V6: starts around $115,000. Emira i4: starts around $99,000. Used Emira: $90,000-$130,000+. Pricing has been generally stable since launch.
Is the Emira lighter than other sports cars?
Yes, somewhat. Curb weight around 3,200-3,300 pounds (lighter than Porsche 718 Cayman by 100 pounds). Heavier than the original Elise (around 1,800 pounds) but maintains Lotus lightweight philosophy in modern form. The combination of weight and chassis tuning produces engaging driving dynamics.
How does Emira compare to Cayman?
Direct competitors. Cayman has Porsche refinement and brand prestige. Emira has more focused driving character and lightweight philosophy. Both are excellent; choice depends on whether Porsche brand or Lotus engineering character is preferred.
Will the Emira be Lotus last ICE car?
Lotus has stated the Emira is the brand last internal combustion sports car. The brand is transitioning to all-electric (Eletre SUV, Emeya sedan, future Emira-equivalent EV). The Emira represents Lotus final petrol sports car as the brand commits to electric powertrain.

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