Lotus launched the brand new Emira finally 12 months’s Goodwood Competition of Pace. Nevertheless, the corporate didn’t present concrete particulars concerning the powertrain. That modifications at the moment with the announcement that the automotive’s Mercedes-AMG-sourced M139 turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder from Mercedes will produce 360 horsepower (268 kilowatts). That’s far beneath the engine’s output in numerous Mercedes fashions, the place it makes as a lot as 416 hp (310 kW) within the AMG A45 S.
Lotus says the engine is a “bespoke model” of the M139, which incorporates {hardware} designed to assist in integrating it into the automotive’s mid-mounted structure. Nevertheless, the corporate doesn’t say the place it misplaced practically 60 horsepower.
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Lotus possible detuned the engine so it wouldn’t intervene with the extra highly effective 3.5-liter supercharged V6 that’s additionally obtainable within the Emira First Version. This Toyota-sourced engine produces 400 hp (298) and the identical quantity of torque because the Mercedes four-cylinder – 309 pound-feet (420 Newton-meters). Lotus pairs the two.0-liter engine with an eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox that powers the rear wheels.
The Emira First Version will go on sale with 20-inch ultra-light cast alloy wheels with a premium two-tone end. Lotus will supply silver and gloss black wheels as a no-cost possibility. Inside these wheels will sit branded two-piece calipers completed in pink, black, yellow, or silver. These colours will play good with the six exterior selections – Seneca Blue, Magma Pink, Hethel Yellow, Darkish Verdant, Shadow Grey, and Nimbus Grey.
Inside, there are seven inside coloration selections, satin chrome finishes, white temper lighting, heated 12-way energy seats, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and different goodies. The First Version comes outfitted with the Drivers Pack, Design Pack, and Comfort Pack as normal, providing suspension and tire selections, privateness glass, parking sensors, and extra.
The entry-level four-cylinder Emira will grow to be obtainable beginning subsequent spring, with the V6 variant launching in January 2023 for $82,900 (all costs exclude the vacation spot cost). Lotus will launch extra particulars concerning the entry-level fashions someday this summer season.
The Lotus Emira First Version with the four-cylinder begins at $85,900. The V6-powered Emira with the guide begins at $93,000. Lotus says the mannequin will start arriving this fall within the UK. These prospects can begin reserving their vehicles starting on April 8.
