Restricted to only 5 examples and distinctive to Australia, Lotus has launched an Emira Turbo Heritage Version. Paying homage to the Esprit, it will likely be out there in Cosmos Black or Mist White – the latter having been immortalised within the 1981 Bond movie “For Your Eyes Solely”.
The particular version will function particular “Emira Turbo” interval decals, matte gold painted and diamond reduce cast alloy wheels, and a Nappa leather-based or Alcantara inside. House owners even obtain a complimentary entry to October’s Lotus Week occasion at Winton Raceway.
The latter is clearly solely for many who buy the automotive earlier than that occasion. The Emira itself, nicely that’s out there now, it’s priced at $204,990 plus on-roads, and options 4-cylinder turbo energy, svelte traces and light-weight building.
Launched in 1980, the Lotus Turbo Esprit was the quickest manufacturing automotive of its time, able to reaching 0-100km/h in simply over 5.0-seconds and a most velocity of 240kph due to its 2.2-litre, 156kW turbocharged engine and customary light-weight building.
The timeless design of the Lotus Esprit earned it accolades throughout the automotive world and was chosen as one of many “High Sports activities Automobiles of the Nineteen Eighties” by Sports activities Automobile Worldwide journal.
Just like the Esprit, the Emira Turbo Heritage Version delivers its efficiency through pressured induction. This time powered by a bespoke 268kW model of AMG’s M139 direct injection turbocharged engine.
Manufactured particularly for the Lotus Emira, it options re-engineered {hardware} to assist mid-mounted integration, and particular software program to provide it a real Lotus character. It’s the world’s strongest 2.0-litre four-cylinder homologated for street use.
An eight velocity DCT gearbox compliments the engine completely, maximising efficiency by way of a tightly matched gearset and rapid-fire shifts. All of this transmitted to the motive force by way of an old style electrohydraulic energy steering setup.
Double wishbone suspension on all corners, Bilstein dampers, cast alloy wheels, Lotus
co-developed efficiency tyres, and two-piece brake discs spherical out a world class dynamic bundle that ensures supply of a completely immersive drive expertise.
Nevertheless this Emira isn’t just about driving efficiency. A really excessive commonplace gear specification is anticipated of a particular version, and this one’s no exception. Drivers, Comfort and Design Packs are all included.
This implies you’ll discover a 12-way adjustable driver seat with reminiscence, and a KEF 10 channel premium audio system. Wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are additionally included. It’s backed by a 3-year limitless kilometre guarantee and nationwide roadside help too.
You will discover out extra on the Lotus Automobiles Australia web site, or by speaking to your native dealership.
