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Lotus Emira 3.5 V6 (405 Hp) Automatic
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Lotus Emira:
The Lotus Emira 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.
The Emira was launched at Hethel, England on 6 July 2021 and then presented at the Goodwood Festival of Speed on 8 July 2021. It replaces the Evora, Exige and Elise. The Emira's design bears several similarities to that of Lotus' high-performance car Evija, which was presented in 2019....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Emira Overview:
Lotus Emira (Emira). With 430 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. Acceleration is excellent (0–100 km/h in 4.2 s). The top speed reaches 290 km/h. A two-door car with a fixed roof, known for its sporty design and dynamic performance. Seating for 2 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Lotus Emira, as a low-volume, high-performance sports car, has not been officially tested by Euro NCAP. However, it features modern safety systems and a robust chassis design.
3.5 V6 (405 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The V6 automatic combines the fantastic supercharged power with the convenience of an automatic transmission, making it incredibly fast and accessible.
Fuel Economy
Similar to the manual V6, offering acceptable fuel economy for a powerful sports car, with potentially smoother shifts aiding efficiency in some conditions.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Stunning design and road presence
- • Exceptional handling and steering feel
- • Choice of engaging engines (turbo-four or supercharged V6)
- • Manual gearbox option for purists
- • More refined and practical than previous Lotus models
Cons:
- • Limited luggage space for longer trips
- • Firm ride can be tiring on long journeys for some
- • Higher running costs than a standard car
- • Limited dealer network and service availability
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Emira: July, 2023 - ).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Lotus |
| Model: | Emira |
| Generation: | Emira |
| Modification (Engine): | 3.5 V6 (405 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | March, 2022 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Coupe |
| Seats: | 2 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Engine systems: | Start & Stop System |
| Power: | 405 Hp Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 117.2 Hp/l [1mm less] |
| Torque: | 430 Nm |
| Engine Model/Code: | 2GR-FE More details about the engine 2GR-FE |
| Engine displacement: | 3456 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Engine aspiration: | Supercharger, Intercooler |
| Engine layout: | Middle, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 94 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 83 mm mm |
| Maximum engine speed: | 6800 rpm. |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 4.2 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 4.2 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 290 km/h |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 4 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 151 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4412 mm mm [1mm less] |
| Width: | 1895 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1225 mm mm [1mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2575 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
If you could change one thing about the Lotus Emira, what would it be?