Lotus Emira

Lotus Emira
A two-door car with alloy wheels and large vents in the bonnet.
2022 Lotus Emira
Overview
ManufacturerLotus Cars
Production2022–present
AssemblyEngland: Hethel, Norfolk
DesignerDaniel Durrant under Russell Carr (exterior)[1]
Jon Statham (interior)
Body and chassis
ClassSports car (S)
Body style2-door coupé
LayoutTransverse mid-engine, rear-wheel drive
PlatformElemental[2]
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase101.3 in (2,573 mm)[4]
Length173.7 in (4,412 mm)
Width74.6 in (1,895 mm)
Height48.2 in (1,224 mm)
Kerb weight3,097 lb (1,405 kg)
Chronology
Predecessor

The Lotus Emira (codenamed "Type 131")[5] is a sports car manufactured by the British company Lotus Cars. It is intended to be the firm's final vehicle powered by an internal combustion engine.[3][4][6]

  1. ^ "LOTUS EMIRA: DELIVERING EXOTIC SUPERCAR APPEAL IN THE SPORTS CAR SEGMENT". Lotus Cars. 6 July 2021. Retrieved 27 August 2022.
  2. ^ "2021 December - AutoTechInsight". autotechinsight.ihsmarkit.com. Retrieved 30 March 2022.
  3. ^ a b "Lotus Emira Mid-Engined Sports Car Debuts With AMG And Toyota Power". motor1.com. Retrieved 6 July 2021.
  4. ^ a b "Preview : Lotus Emira is automaker's farewell to internal combustion". motorauthority.com. Retrieved 6 July 2021.
  5. ^ "DRIVING TOMORROW: LOTUS TYPE 131 – THE ALL-NEW SPORTS CAR IS NAMED EMIRA" (Press release). Hethel, UK: Lotus Cars. 27 April 2021. Retrieved 6 August 2024.
  6. ^ Mathieu Demeule (27 April 2021). "Lotus Emira (2021) : La dernière Lotus thermique arrive le 6 juillet" (in French). Auto Plus.