Lotus reveals prices and specs for AMG-powered Emira sports car

The most powerful four-cylinder Lotus sports car ever made is now available to order, priced from £81,495 in First Edition specification.

Lotus Emira Four Cylinder Turbo

Lotus is now taking orders for the four-cylinder version of its Emira coupe. Following the launch of the 400hp supercharged 3.5-litre V6 model, the new 2.0-litre turbocharged version expands the Emira range. 

Supplied by Mercedes-AMG, its mid-mounted engine is closely related to that in the AMG A45 hot hatchback. A 365hp output makes this the most powerful four-cylinder Lotus sports car ever made. 

It’s also the end of a long bloodline of four-cylinder Lotus models, including the Elise, Exige and Esprit, as the British brand prepares to go fully electric.

Small and mighty

Lotus Emira Four Cylinder Turbo

Helped by a twin-scroll turbocharger, the Lotus Emira’s engine generates a substantial 317lb ft of torque. An eight-speed dual-clutch transmission is fitted as standard (there’s no manual option), with steering wheel-mounted paddles for rapid shifts. 

Combined with a relatively low kerb weight of 1,446kg, the Emira delivers impressive performance. Sprinting to 62mph takes just 4.4 seconds: a mere 0.1 seconds behind the V6. Top speed is 180mph.

As you’d expect, Lotus has also tuned the handling of the Emira to suit its new engine. An aluminium rear subframe saves 12kg compared to the V6 model, plus there is a choice of Tour or Sport chassis settings. The car rides on bespoke tyres, and features a specially calibrated stability control system.

First Edition ready to go

Lotus Emira Four Cylinder Turbo

A fully-loaded First Edition model marks the start of four-cylinder Emira production, and is offered in a choice of 13 paint colours. The standard power-adjustable and heated sports seats can be upholstered in a leather or Alcantara (artificial suede) trim.

Along with a 10.25-inch multimedia touchscreen in the centre of the dashboard, the Emira also features a 12.3-inch digital instrument panel and a 10-speaker 560W audio system.

Orders for the Lotus Emira First Edition can be placed now, with prices starting from £81,495 – a modest £4,500 less than the V6. A cheaper standard version should join the range in 2024.

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John Redfern
John Redfern
U.S. Editor with a love of all things Americana. Woodgrain-clad station wagons and ridiculous muscle cars a speciality.

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