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Harry's garage first look at the Emira
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The New Lotus Emira - An Evora Fan's First Impressions. - JayEmm on Cars
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Official: it’s impossible to configure a bad Lotus Emira
New British mid-engined sports car ‘looks ace in all colours, especially yellow’, experts confirm
Breaking news from our Internet Procrastination correspondent: it’s been officially announced that the new Lotus Emira cannot be badly specced.
Following a lengthy investigation of the various paint jobs, wheel options and interior colours available in Norfolk’s fresh Cayman-botherer, TopGear.com can confirm that the Emira is the best-looking thing to come out of Norfolk since, um, the Broads. And technically they’re still there.
After Lotus revealed its new £60k sports car in fetching Seneca Blue with the Black Pack, riding on the diamond-cut ultra-lightweight forged alloys, TopGear.com commissioned detailed research to discover if, in fact, the Emira could be made to look silly. Ugly. Or, indeed, technically naff.
Similar investigation with the Porsche 718 Cayman configurator has previously been reported to the police for ‘crimes against eyes’.
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New British mid-engined sports car ‘looks ace in all colours, especially yellow’, experts confirm
Breaking news from our Internet Procrastination correspondent: it’s been officially announced that the new Lotus Emira cannot be badly specced.
Following a lengthy investigation of the various paint jobs, wheel options and interior colours available in Norfolk’s fresh Cayman-botherer, TopGear.com can confirm that the Emira is the best-looking thing to come out of Norfolk since, um, the Broads. And technically they’re still there.
After Lotus revealed its new £60k sports car in fetching Seneca Blue with the Black Pack, riding on the diamond-cut ultra-lightweight forged alloys, TopGear.com commissioned detailed research to discover if, in fact, the Emira could be made to look silly. Ugly. Or, indeed, technically naff.
Similar investigation with the Porsche 718 Cayman configurator has previously been reported to the police for ‘crimes against eyes’.
Official: it’s impossible to configure a bad Lotus Emira
New British mid-engined sports car ‘looks ace in all colours, especially yellow’, experts confirm
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In-depth walkaround of the Emira
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I'm BUYING a Lotus Emira! Exclusive Drive with Jenson Button - Shmee150
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AMG-powered Emira is Lotus' last hoorah before embracing all-electric mobility
• Lexus revealed its all-new Emira hypercar.
• The car is powered by two engines, with power figures of between 268kW and 298kW.
• The Emira is the last Lotus to be powered by an internal combustion engine.
It's been in the making for some time, but Lotus has finally unveiled its latest performance offering known as the Emira. The car builds on the legacy of in-house icons like the Elise, Exige and Evora.
Powering the Emira will be a choice of two petrol engines - a Toyota-derived supercharged 3.5-litre V6 and a brand-new turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder AMG 'i4' unit from the performance division of Mercedes-Benz. Power figures range from 268kW to 298kW, with torque remaining at 430Nm for both.
The transversely-mounted engine is paired with a manual, automatic and Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) in an aluminium chassis weighing 1 405kg. It results in the car clearing 0-100km/h in less than 4.5-seconds with a top speed of up to 290km/h.
Gavan Kershaw, director of Vehicle Attributes at Lotus, says: "The 2.0-litre is the world's most powerful production in-line four-cylinder unit mated to AMG's acclaimed DCT with paddle shifts and driving modes. It's high-performance, hugely efficient thanks to cutting-edge technology, and delivers low emissions and linear performance. On top of all that, it's been tuned in-house by the hugely experienced Hethel engineers to deliver that distinctive Lotus experience."
www.news24.com
• Lexus revealed its all-new Emira hypercar.
• The car is powered by two engines, with power figures of between 268kW and 298kW.
• The Emira is the last Lotus to be powered by an internal combustion engine.
It's been in the making for some time, but Lotus has finally unveiled its latest performance offering known as the Emira. The car builds on the legacy of in-house icons like the Elise, Exige and Evora.
Powering the Emira will be a choice of two petrol engines - a Toyota-derived supercharged 3.5-litre V6 and a brand-new turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder AMG 'i4' unit from the performance division of Mercedes-Benz. Power figures range from 268kW to 298kW, with torque remaining at 430Nm for both.
The transversely-mounted engine is paired with a manual, automatic and Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) in an aluminium chassis weighing 1 405kg. It results in the car clearing 0-100km/h in less than 4.5-seconds with a top speed of up to 290km/h.
Gavan Kershaw, director of Vehicle Attributes at Lotus, says: "The 2.0-litre is the world's most powerful production in-line four-cylinder unit mated to AMG's acclaimed DCT with paddle shifts and driving modes. It's high-performance, hugely efficient thanks to cutting-edge technology, and delivers low emissions and linear performance. On top of all that, it's been tuned in-house by the hugely experienced Hethel engineers to deliver that distinctive Lotus experience."
AMG-powered Emira is Lotus' last hoorah before embracing all-electric mobility | Life
Building on the legacy of the Elise, Exige and Evora, the newly-unveiled 298kW Emira represents a quantum leap forward for Lotus.
www.news24.com
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The Lotus Emira. Not just another sportscar. The other sportscar.
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Three Lessons The Lotus Emira Can Learn From Toyota's GR Yaris Success - JayEmm on Cars
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Under the skin: Why the Lotus Emira's four is more exciting than its V6
The Lotus Emira’s M139 engine is hand-built by Mercedes-AMG on a ‘one man, one engine’ basisThe familiar supercharged 3.5-litre Toyota V6 engine might be the obvious choice for many buyers of the new Lotus Emira, but the smart money could well be on the alternative: the turbocharged 2.0-litre Mercedes-AMG unit.
The M139 is the latest four-cylinder engine from Affalterbach, and it is claimed to be the most powerful turbocharged four-cylinder production engine in the world.
In AMG applications, there are two versions, one producing 382bhp and 204lb ft and the other delivering 415bhp and 369lb ft. Lotus quotes the power output of the Emira “across the range” as being between 355bhp and 395bhp, encompassing both V6 and four-cylinder engines. At those relatively conservative levels, the door is left wide open for Lotus to further tap into the AMG engine’s huge potential in the future.
Sheer performance aside, an engine’s attributes have a major influence on how thrilling a car is to drive, or not. The M139 is free-revving at the top end, thanks to a torque curve that extends maximum torque up to 5000rpm in both AMG versions of the engine. It is high-revving, too, with the redline at 7200rpm, and its maker claims its power delivery is similar to that of a naturally aspirated engine.
The design of the induction and exhaust system has a lot to do with that. The turbocharger is twin-scroll, which means it is fed from the exhaust manifold through separate passages, with two cylinders feeding each scroll.
Under the skin: Why the Lotus Emira's four is more exciting than its V6 | Autocar
The Lotus Emira’s M139 engine is hand-built by Mercedes-AMG on a ‘one man, one engine’ basis
www.autocar.co.uk
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Lotus Emira arrives in the USA
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Lotus terminates partnerships with several UK retailers
Hethel moves to raise the profile of its retail operations and centralise aftersales and parts supplyLotus has terminated contracts with several franchised dealerships in the UK as part of a "restructuring" of its retail network to coincide with the launch of the Emira.
The move has sparked concerns that the availability of parts for second-hand Lotus models – already a concern for owners – could be restricted.
According to a forum post from Maidstone Sports Cars, itself affected, the list of businesses that will no longer be official Lotus retailers includes Hangar 111 in Woodbridge, Rapid Mechanical Services in Romford, SJ Sports Cars in Crediton and at least four more outfits.
The move comes as Lotus seeks to centralise its aftersales offering – an initiative that forms part of a significant modernisation push for the Norfolk brand under Geely ownership.
Lotus terminates partnerships with several UK retailers | Autocar
Hethel moves to raise the profile of its retail operations and centralise aftersales and parts supply
www.autocar.co.uk
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Lotus details four all-new electric cars arriving from 2022
Alpine-Lotus sports car to be built in Norfolk in 2026; Type 132 SUV, four-door coupé and family crossover in China from 2022Lotus has begun construction of a new site in Wuhan, China, where it will start building a family of all-new cars in 2022, starting with the Type 132 SUV.
The site, investment in which totals around £900 million, will be home to Lotus Technology, a new division of dedicated exclusively to the manufacture of electric cars.
The British firm has confirmed that two Chinese-built EV models will arrive in the next five years. Following the Type 132 SUV will be the Type 133 four-door coupé in 2023 and a D-segment SUV codenamed the Type 134 in 2024. The long-awaited Type 135 sports car, developed in partnership with Alpine, will be built in Hethel in 2026.
A new partnership has also been revealed between Lotus and Chinese EV manufacturer Nio. Li Bin, the founder and CEO of the latter, has made an unspecified investment into Lotus Technology, which Lotus says paves the way for both parties to potentially "explore opportunities for mutually beneficial industrial co-operation".
Lotus details four all-new electric cars arriving from 2022 | Autocar
Alpine-Lotus sports car to be built in Norfolk in 2026; Type 132 SUV, four-door coupé and family crossover in China from 2022
www.autocar.co.uk
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New Lotus Emira GT4 revealed as lightweight competition car
Emira GT4 will feature improved dynamics, reduced weight and a bespoke green and black livery
Lotus has revealed a new competition-spec model based on the Emira and the firm says it “marks the start of an exciting new era in performance GT racing.”
The Emira GT4 features a bespoke green and black livery and is powered by the same Toyota-sourced 3.5-litre V6 engine as the standard car, producing around 400bhp.
The dynamics have been improved and weight has been reduced by 145kg, to 1260kg, thanks to lightweight bodywork, which now features a large rear spoiler as part of the revised aerodynamic package. Inside, the GT4 is equipped with an FIA-compliant roll cage, a six-point harness and a fire extinguisher.
www.autocar.co.uk
Emira GT4 will feature improved dynamics, reduced weight and a bespoke green and black livery
Lotus has revealed a new competition-spec model based on the Emira and the firm says it “marks the start of an exciting new era in performance GT racing.”
The Emira GT4 features a bespoke green and black livery and is powered by the same Toyota-sourced 3.5-litre V6 engine as the standard car, producing around 400bhp.
The dynamics have been improved and weight has been reduced by 145kg, to 1260kg, thanks to lightweight bodywork, which now features a large rear spoiler as part of the revised aerodynamic package. Inside, the GT4 is equipped with an FIA-compliant roll cage, a six-point harness and a fire extinguisher.
New Lotus Emira GT4 revealed as lightweight competition car | Autocar
Emira GT4 will feature improved dynamics, reduced weight and a bespoke green and black livery
www.autocar.co.uk
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Lotus Emira GT4 Concept
Lotus, one of the most famous names in world motorsport, has revealed an all-new competition-spec GT4 challenger and at its core is the critically acclaimed Emira sports car.
The culmination of more than 70 years of innovation on the road and track, it marks the start of an exciting new era in performance GT racing for Lotus.
Developed in collaboration with project partner RML Group, the race-ready concept is yet another milestone in the transformation which is taking place in every area of the Lotus business and brand.
Following the July 2021 launch of the Lotus Emira and its dynamic debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed, Lotus and RML Group are committed to writing a successful new chapter in the legendary Lotus motorsport story.
Most recently, that has been via the Evora GT4, which won prestigious races and championships including in British GT, Dubai 24hrs, Barcelona 24hrs, European GT, Sepang 12hrs and the Pirelli World Challenge.
Lotus, one of the most famous names in world motorsport, has revealed an all-new competition-spec GT4 challenger and at its core is the critically acclaimed Emira sports car.
The culmination of more than 70 years of innovation on the road and track, it marks the start of an exciting new era in performance GT racing for Lotus.
Developed in collaboration with project partner RML Group, the race-ready concept is yet another milestone in the transformation which is taking place in every area of the Lotus business and brand.
Following the July 2021 launch of the Lotus Emira and its dynamic debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed, Lotus and RML Group are committed to writing a successful new chapter in the legendary Lotus motorsport story.
Most recently, that has been via the Evora GT4, which won prestigious races and championships including in British GT, Dubai 24hrs, Barcelona 24hrs, European GT, Sepang 12hrs and the Pirelli World Challenge.