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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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)
