The price in major European markets has
also been released, including in Germany where the car is €95,995. Prices in
other international markets, including USA and China, will be released in the
coming weeks. Production of the Emira V6 First Edition will start in the
spring, with the ‘i4’ four-cylinder First Edition arriving in the autumn.
Matt Windle, Managing Director, Lotus
Cars, commented: “The Emira is the most accomplished Lotus we've ever made, and
to celebrate and reward our keenest early customers, we want to make the first
cars extra special to own. The features have been carefully selected by our
design team to make for a truly special and distinct First Edition.”
The Emira is an all-new mid-engine premium
sports car that perfectly embodies the ongoing transformation of the Lotus
business and brand. It features all the hallmarks that the automotive world has
come to expect from a Lotus – striking design, thrilling dynamic performance
delivering best-in-class ride and handling, outstanding aerodynamics and an
unrivalled experience ‘For The Drivers’.
Building on the legacy of the Elise,
Exige and Evora, the Emira represents a quantum leap forward for Lotus. Those
instantly recognisable brand signatures and core values have been combined with
a paradigm shift in levels of practicality, comfort, functionality and
technology. The Emira has been developed on a new lightweight bonded aluminium
chassis – technology pioneered by Lotus and which remains an intrinsic part of
the company’s sports car DNA.
Powering the V6 First Edition is the
much-loved and Lotus-honed 3.5-litre supercharged V6 engine, mid-mounted behind
the two seats. Developing 400hp, it’s mated to a six-speed manual gearbox with
a visible gearchange mechanism and hydraulic power-assisted steering.
The car rides on 20-inch
ultra-lightweight V-spoke forged alloy wheels. They’re diamond cut to create a
premium two-tone finish, though silver or gloss black versions are available as
a no-cost option. Two-piece brake discs with branded calipers are part of the
First Edition spec, plus a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).
The First Edition comes in one of six
vibrant paint colours: Seneca Blue – which was seen at the car’s launch in July
– plus Magma Red, Hethel Yellow, Dark Verdant, Shadow Grey and Nimbus Grey.
More colours will be available during 2022.
Exterior details include LED lights all
round, a titanium exhaust finisher, heated power-fold door mirrors and rear
parking sensors. The Lower Black Pack is fitted as standard, which means the
front bumper air blades, front splitter, side sills and rear diffuser are all
in finished in gloss black.
There are seven interior colour choices,
all available at no extra cost. They are red, black, grey and tan Nappa
leather, as well as black Alcantara with either red, yellow or grey stitching.
Satin chrome trim finishers, white interior mood lighting and Lotus-branded
sill kick plates complete the premium look.
The heated seats feature 12-way
adjustability and two memory presets linked to the door mirrors (driver’s seat
only). Climate control, cruise control, keyless start and selectable drive
modes are all included.
Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and
satellite navigation (in selected markets) are integrated into the Emira V6
First Edition, supported by Bluetooth and USB/12v sockets. The 10-channel/340W
premium audio system has been developed in partnership with respected British
brand KEF and includes DAB digital radio. All functions are accessed through a
10.25-inch centrally mounted touch-screen, with driver feedback through a
12.3-inch TFT instrument cluster ahead of the multi-function steering wheel.
Three more option packs are fitted as
standard to the car, making four in total. The Drivers Pack gives customer the
choice of Tour or Sport suspension with Goodyear Eagle F1 Supersport tyres, or
Sport suspension with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres.
The Design Pack adds privacy glass,
sports pedals, a black Alcantara headliner, and the choice of black, red,
yellow or silver painted brake callipers. Lotus-branded footwell mats are also
included. The Convenience Pack adds front parking sensors, rear reversing
camera, rain-sensing wipers with aero blades, auto-dimming mirrors and a rear
luggage storage net.
Options available at extra cost include
a six-speed automatic gearbox with paddle shift (£1,800 / €2,600 in Germany);
and the Black Pack, which colours the roof, cantrails, mirror backs, rear Lotus
badge and exhaust finisher (£1,200 / €1,370 in Germany).
Production of the Lotus Emira V6 First
Edition will start in the spring, with the ‘i4’ four-cylinder First Edition
arriving later in the autumn. An entry level Emira – priced from £59,995 – will
be available during 2023.
An updated version of the Emira First
Edition configurator is now live at www.lotuscars.com, allowing customers to fully spec their
car.
LOTUS EMIRA V6 FIRST EDITION TECH SPEC
|
Engine configuration |
3,456cc / V6 |
|
Engine model |
Toyota 2GR-FE |
|
Supercharger |
Edelbrock 1740 |
|
Power |
400hp / 298kW |
|
Torque |
420Nm (manual) / 430Nm (auto) |
|
Max engine speed |
6,800rpm |
|
Gearbox |
Six-speed manual / six-speed auto |
|
CO2
emissions (WLTP combined) |
243g/km* |
|
0-60mph |
4.3 seconds* |
|
0-100km/h |
4.3 seconds (manual) / 4.2 seconds (auto)* |
|
Top speed |
180mph / 290km/h* |
|
Drag coefficient (Cd) |
0.349* |
*subject to homologation