Lotus Emira

[tomscott]

In a world of super boring design... Hello...











Headlines

Upmarket mid-engined sportscar
Evija-inspired design
3.6-litre supercharged V6 engine
2.0-litre turbochared 4-cylinder option
Automatic and manual gearboxes
0-60mph in less than 4.5 seconds
Upmarket, high-tech interior
Focus on every-day usability
Will cost from less than £60,000

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https://www.carwow.co.uk/news/5431/lotus-emira-price-specs-release-date?utm_source=fbig-stories&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=website-news-story&utm_content=carwow-social&fbclid=IwAR3r5NVYiqlE1Lm8Y27wvEAwkt_lUUCzO0qQw7n-ntPZzBJToDIWbFPGPo8

I could trade the Z for one of these :wub:

 

[Ole gits rule]

I am a big fan of Lotus but that looks like a mix of every other supercar out there -

Ferrari 458 / Lambo huracán / McLaren 450 / Honda NSX and a volvo gear knob

I would still buy one if money was no object

 

[tomscott]

At 60k it looks a bit of a bargain tbh

 

[Ole gits rule]

At 60k it looks a bit of a bargain tbh

No way in hell that will be £60k with any sort of decent spec - a bloody Exige is £60k these day and I still want one

My mate is the principal electrical engineer there - staff discount

 

[Deepseaskateboard]

See you all in the Emira forums!!

 

[buzyg]

Mrs G likes it. Says it looks like a cute little bug. :lol:

Looks all a bit too samey to me though. Have to agree that for 60k there are many worse things you could buy.

 

[M1k3yC]

At 60k it looks a bit of a bargain tbh

No way in hell that will be £60k with any sort of decent spec

This. Out of interest I configured a Lotus Elise Sport 240 Final Edition a while back and the price with everything that I added to it was eye watering.

The Emira is a nice looking car but at just over 1,400kg doesn't it lose one of Lotus' usual USPs?

Henry Catchpole's piece for Carfection was good: NEW Lotus Emira First Look: Supercar Looks For Sports Car Money | Carfection 4K

 

[enuff_zed]

So, being a bit of a cynic..............
Everyone looked at the Evija and said 'yes, I'd have one of those if it had a proper engine'.
Lo and behold! :roll:

 

[brillomaster]

yeah it is a bit portly for a lotus, but its got a decent engine with the right amount of power, it looks good and its keenly priced. and if it comes with a manual as well... :wub:

they can jog on if they think i'm buying a 4pot though - even if the 4pot is 50kgs lighter and made 200 more horsepower, i'd still take the V6.

 

[tiglon]

If anyone needs me I'll be down the back of my sofa desperately searching for £60k in loose change.

I'm with brillomasters on the cylinders, if you're going to buy the last ICE Lotus, you might as well commit fully and have a manual v6.

 

[Argyll Andy]

Mmmmmm………… I like that.

March next year he says

 

[bigwinn]

Like the look of it- although its bordering on being a little generic...

However, still wouldnt outpace a transit or astramax

 

[pvr]

If there is no manual gearbox, it would be a thumbs down for me. Looks wise, it is great though but with an auto box it would be too boring for me.

 

[Mister T]

If there is no manual gearbox, it would be a thumbs down for me. Looks wise, it is great though but with an auto box it would be too boring for me.

Available as a 6-speed manual with torsen LSD

 

[pvr]

Stop it ... :lol:

 

[Ole gits rule]

Mmmmmm………… I like that.

March next year he says

Kathleen seen I then

 

[Ole gits rule]

Mmmmmm………… I like that.

March next year he says

Kathleen seen it then

 

[Argyll Andy]

Mmmmmm………… I like that.

March next year he says

Kathleen seen it then

No, and not so sure I’ll show her it. Saying that, there’s a flip side. I honestly reckon even if she likes it when she finds out it’s a fixed top it’ll be a no!

Now will I take the risk in trying that theory out :evil:

 

[Ole gits rule]

Mmmmmm………… I like that.

March next year he says

Kathleen seen it then

No, and not so sure I’ll show her it. Saying that, there’s a flip side. I honestly reckon even if she likes it when she finds out it’s a fixed top it’ll be a no!

Now will I take the risk in trying that theory out :evil:

I am certain that the looks for £60k she will be interested - mind by the time you add in the 3.5 and tick a few options it will be closer to £90k

I would keep her off that or you will be placing an order next week

 

[tomscott]

The main downside for me with lotus is the fact they are stripped out. I like the early late 2000 BMW M feel of relative comfort but driver focus and they can be really enjoyable to drive with big enough boots.

Having a car that is hard to use as a car is a bit pointless to me as I wouldn't really buy a second car for track purposes.The Emira is much more like a modern Z4 but one that you can do a euro trip in with a bit of comfort and use as a dual purpose weekend car that still has some pedigree.

Although the G29 and E89 are nice to look at and have healthy engines they just don't do it from a driving dynamic point of view. The Cayman and Boxster are fab cars but they don't have the murderous feel of the Z4M that I like. They lull you into a false sense of security that your a driving god because there is very little you can do wrong in them... which I find has the opposite effect of making the experience very dull.

The 911 on the other hand is the opposite def has the murderous Z4M feel in a much more rounded package but obviously the Porsche market in the last 5 years has gone mad. To change from the Z to a 997.2 or a 991 your looking at 50-60k so really another 45k for a 10-12 year old car that will need money spent to keep in the condition it deserves.

Probably a reason there are a lot of long term Z4M owners because there isnt really a replacement that fills the niche. The Z3M and Z4M were sideline projects but the M division in low production numbers because of said niche and although the Emira is a big production for Lotus its probably on a similar scale to the Z4M which should make it special enough for people to get into.

A proper car that can play in this segment is needed and this might just be it. The TT although quick just does nothing for me, the F type is too heavy and not that quick, the lotus offerings are too stripped out. There isnt really a lot that has a different recipe everything is a bit bland to me. Others have got inflated - 992, GT4 I don't think isnt that great bang for buck but a fab car, M2 is nice but different proposition, M3/4 lost the plot on styling and the cost £85k for an m3 must me mad etc etc

The fact its British is another big plus.