Lotus built the Emira to be its last gasoline car ever, then canceled that plan in favor of hybrids.
Lead trim: Base · 8-spd auto · 2.0L · up to 400 hp
Lotus Emira Type 131Type 131 · 2022–present
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FactLotus built the Emira to be its last gasoline car ever, then canceled that plan in favor of hybrids.
The Lotus Emira (codename Type 131) is a mid-engined two-seat sports coupé built at Hethel in Norfolk since 2022, succeeding the Elise, Exige and Evora on the Elemental platform. Launched at Hethel on 6 July 2021 and shown at the Goodwood Festival of Speed two days later, it went on sale in March 2022 with a Toyota-sourced 3.5-litre supercharged V6 of 406 PS and a 6-speed manual or automatic. A 2.0-litre turbocharged four from Mercedes-AMG (365 PS) with an 8-speed dual-clutch followed. It was sold in China as the Lotus NYO Emira until 2025.
Collectors Spotted in the Lotus Emira Lineage
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Trims & Figures
5 published trims in the catalogue. A blank is a figure not recorded, not zero.
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 AMG M139 turbo I4 (365 PS) | 2022–present | 2.0 L Inline-4 | 360 hp | — | — | RWD | dual-clutch | — |
| 3.5 V6 supercharged (406 PS) | 2022–present | 3.5 L V6 | 400 hp | — | — | RWD | — | — |
| Base · 6-spd auto · 3.5L | 2024–2025 | 3.5 L V6 | 400 hp | 317 lb-ft | — | RWD | Automatic (S6) | — |
| Base · 6-spd manual · 3.5L | 2024–2025 | 3.5 L V6 | 400 hp | 310 lb-ft | — | RWD | Manual 6-spd | — |
| Base · 8-spd auto · 2.0L | 2026–2026 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | 360 hp | 317 lb-ft | — | RWD | Automatic (S8) | — |
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