Emira

Last in a line-up of legendary Lotus models powered by internal combustion engines, the Emira merges innovations from the past with our future vision. Delivering trademark driving dynamics, thanks to its unique blend of ride and handling and outstanding aerodynamics. Impossible to capture in a single sensation, the Emira is an interplay of the senses - connecting your heart, mind and soul. Ready to make every drive extraordinary, eager to tear up the track.

Class-leading driving dynamics and an interior that goes beyond complementing the car’s appearance. Making the Emira perfectly suited to escort you to a meeting, set you up for 18 holes at the course, or 80 kilometers down the coast. Every model is enriched with new and enhanced performance and design features, in addition to a wide array of options. Added features include keyless entry, cruise control, rain-sensing wipers, electric folding door mirrors, auto-dimming mirrors, curtain airbags, Driver Assistance and upgraded audio. The headlights are characterised by full LED lighting that achieves a 75,000 Candelas crystal-white light - providing excellent visibility at all times.

The Emira 420 Sport unleashes the full potential of the most rewarding sports car we ever made. With precision engineering and a performance upgrade that delivers quicker acceleration and stronger mid-range response, you’re looking at the fastest 4-cylinder production car in the world today. For the drivers who love to stretch the limits of pure driving pleasure.

Matt Windle, Managing Director, Lotus Cars commented: “The Emira is a game-changer for Lotus. It stands as a beacon of everything we have achieved to date in the transformation of the business, the embodiment of our progress. It is a highly significant milestone on our path to becoming a truly global performance car brand.”

You don't just drive the Emira, you become one with the car and road. The removable roof allows you to let the full scope of your surroundings tap into your senses. A modern-day upgrade of the open-air driving feature, echoing iconic models like the Lotus Esprit.

Beneath the surface of Emira’s striking exterior lies its top-tier engine. The Emira Turbo, Turbo SE and Emira 420 Sport are powered with a 2.0L turbocharged in-line 4-cylinder engine with lightning-fast 8-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) gearbox.The Emira V6 SE features a supercharged 3.5-litre V6 engine, paired with the coveted 6-speed manual gearbox.

The Emira’s hydraulically assisted steering and trademark suspension deliver the pure, truly connected feel unique to Lotus and fundamental to our sports car DNA. It’s hard to resist a car that leaves such an unforgettable first and lasting impression. The Emira puts the driver at the very centre of the driving experience - in true Lotus fashion. Ergonomic interfaces, tactile instruments, and high resolution displays give you an unprecedented level of control — every time you get out on the road.

Manufacturing will take place at Lotus’ famous home in Hethel, Norfolk, following more than £100million of new investment in the company’s UK facilities. The highly skilled operations teams will be supported by new processes and technologies to enhance production efficiency, volume capability and overall quality.