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Lotus Emira Mk1

Headline trim: V6 Supercharged — 400 bhp, 0-60 in 4.2s.

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Verdict
A
BHP
400 bhp
0–60
4.2 s
Top speed
180 mph
MPG
23 mpg (US)
Used
$95,000-$133,000

Strengths

  • Last manual mid-engine Lotus
  • Cabin a real step on from Evora
  • Drives like a proper Lotus

Weaknesses

  • Built in low volumes
  • Boot small
  • New AMG i4 still settling in

Notable tech

  • Bonded aluminium chassis
  • Mid-engine, RWD
  • Toyota 2GR-FE 3.5 V6 SC (manual or 6AT)
  • AMG M139 2.0 turbo i4 (8DCT only)
  • Three driving modes plus Track
  • Tour / Sport chassis options

Common issues

  • Software bugs
  • V6 charge-cooler pump
  • i4 oil-cooler weep
  • Boot latch

Engine derivatives

US-spec trims and engines offered across Mk1's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

Pick two engines to compare
i4 2.0 turbo (AMG)
BHP360
Torque430 Nm
0–604.4 s
Top171 mph
MPG (US)27 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox8DCT
V6 3.5 SC
BHP400
Torque430 Nm
0–604.2 s
Top180 mph
MPG (US)23 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT / 6AT