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Lotus Emira 2022

2022

The 2022 Lotus Emira Base is a British sports car that embodies the evolution of the Lotus brand. Designed to deliver an exceptional driving experience, it combines performance, sleek design, and advanced technologies. This model marks Lotus's transition into a new era while honoring its legacy of iconic sports cars.

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History

The Lotus Emira was unveiled on July 6, 2021, in Hethel, England, and presented at the Goodwood Festival of Speed on July 8, 2021. It replaces the Elise, Exige, and Evora models, representing a significant advancement for Lotus. Its design draws inspiration from the Lotus Evija, featuring fluid lines and sharp surfaces. Production began in 2022, with customer deliveries scheduled for the summer of 2022. (media.lotuscars.com)

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Technical data

Emira is presented here with its key technical data: 360 - 395 ch, 420 - 430 Nm, 4.2 - 4.4 s, 290 km/h. The recorded setup is Propulsion / Automatique, 8 rapports.

Power

360 - 395 ch

Torque

420 - 430 Nm

0-100 km/h

4.2 - 4.4 s

Top speed

290 km/h

Displacement

1991 - 3456 cm3

Weight

1446 kg

Dimensions

4412 x 1895 x 1224 mm

Fuel types

Essence

Gearboxes

Automatique, 8 rapports, Automatique, 6 rapports, Manuelle, 6 rapports

Drivetrain

Propulsion

Matched engine options
Version	Power	Torque	Gearbox	Drivetrain
2.0L 8AT RWD (365 HP)	360 ch	430 Nm	Automatique, 8 rapports	Propulsion
3.5L V6 6AT RWD (400 HP)	395 ch	430 Nm	Automatique, 6 rapports	Propulsion
3.5L V6 6MT RWD (400 HP)	395 ch	420 Nm	Manuelle, 6 rapports	Propulsion

2.0L 8AT RWD (365 HP)

Power: 360 ch
Torque: 430 Nm
Gearbox: Automatique, 8 rapports
Drivetrain: Propulsion

3.5L V6 6AT RWD (400 HP)

Power: 395 ch
Torque: 430 Nm
Gearbox: Automatique, 6 rapports
Drivetrain: Propulsion

3.5L V6 6MT RWD (400 HP)

Power: 395 ch
Torque: 420 Nm
Gearbox: Manuelle, 6 rapports
Drivetrain: Propulsion

Source: CarData.wiki

Anecdotes

The Lotus Emira has been praised for its design inspired by the Lotus Evija, featuring fluid lines and sharp surfaces. It represents a significant advancement for Lotus, combining heritage and innovation. (media.lotuscars.com)

Production

Production of the Lotus Emira began in 2022, with customer deliveries scheduled for the summer of 2022. The first cars were delivered to customers in the UK and Europe in the fourth quarter of 2022. (en.wikipedia.org)

Press reception

The automotive press has praised the Lotus Emira for its design inspired by the Lotus Evija, exceptional performance, and balance between heritage and innovation. (media.lotuscars.com)

Evolution

The Lotus Emira marks a significant milestone in Lotus's evolution, replacing the Elise, Exige, and Evora models. It is built on a new lightweight bonded aluminum chassis, a pioneering technology for Lotus. Its bold and sculpted design draws inspiration from the Lotus Evija, with key dimensions of 4,412 mm in length, 1,895 mm in width, 1,225 mm in height, and a wheelbase of 2,575 mm. (media.lotuscars.com)

Variants

The Lotus Emira is offered in two main variants:

- **V6 Version**: Equipped with a 3.5-liter supercharged V6 engine, producing approximately 405 horsepower. This version is available with either a manual or automatic transmission. (media.lotuscars.com)

- **i4 Version**: Featuring a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, producing approximately 366 horsepower. This version comes with an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission. (media.lotuscars.com)

Both variants deliver exceptional performance, with acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in under 4.5 seconds and a top speed reaching up to 290 km/h. (media.lotuscars.com)