Lotus Emira launched in Southeast Asia, priced from 240,000 USD
ThailandThe last internal combustion engine sports car of the Lotus family, sold in 3 versions, the highest price is 355,000 USD.
Emira, a new sports car that replaces Elise, Exige, Evora and is also the last Lotus model to use an internal combustion engine. According to Lotus’s plan, the company aims to produce a new series of sports cars with hybrid and electric powertrains in the future.
The new Emira sports car is designed in a two-door coupe style, with a mid-engine, rear-wheel drive developed on a new aluminum platform. The size of the Emira is similar to the Evora, with a length of 4,415 mm, a slight increase of 20 mm, a width of 1,895 mm, a height of 1,224 mm and a wheelbase of 2,575 mm.
Lotus Emira sports car was launched at an event in Thailand at the end of March. Photo: Motortrivia
Newly designed interior, with standard equipment including a digital dashboard with many interface customizations. 10.25-inch touch screen for the infotainment system, supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. 10-speaker KEF sound system. 12-way power driver’s seat.
Other features such as automatic wiper sensor, smart lock, push button start, front / rear parking sensor. ADAS driver assistance system with adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking, distraction warning when driving.
Lotus offers Emira two engine options. V6 versions use Toyota 2GR-FE 3.5 V6 turbocharged engine, capacity of 400 horsepower, maximum torque of 420 Nm with 6MT gearbox and 430 Nm with 6AT gearbox. Acceleration time from 0-96 km / h in 4.3 seconds with the manual transmission and 4.2 seconds with the automatic transmission, both have a maximum speed of 288 km / h.
The 4-cylinder engine version is taken from the Mercedes-AMG M139, 2.0 turbocharged engine, combined with an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission, producing 360 horsepower, maximum torque of 429 Nm. Acceleration time from 0-96 km / h in 4.2 seconds, maximum speed 284 km / h.
Initially, Lotus marketed Emira V6 First Edition for $ 355,000, limited to 6 units. Particularly, the i4 First Editon engine versions cost $ 277,000, put into production from the fourth quarter of 2022 and delivered from the second quarter of 2023. The standard Emira Base Edition costs $ 240,000.
Lotus plans to produce the Emira with 5,000 vehicles per year, manufactured in the UK with an investment capital of $131 million.
Minh Vu
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