Junior sports car closes the combustion-engine chapter for the British brand, with all its future cars to be electricsThe Emira is the first new petrol Lotus model in more than a decade but will be the last powered by fossil fuels. Picture: SUPPLIEDThe two-seat, mid-engined sports coupe made its world debut on Tuesday night and is a last hurrah for internal combustion engines at Lotus before the British sports car firm fully embraces electrification.
With a mass of 1,405kg in its lightest form, the Emira has a wider track than any recent Lotus road car and a very low centre of gravity for a more kart-like driving experience.Built with a new lightweight bonded aluminium chassis, the Emira inherits its sculpted styling cues from the Lotus Evija electric supercar. It’s a head-turner that captures the visual drama of an exotic supercar, with a wide footprint and a cabin that squats low between muscular haunches.
Lotus says the Emira is capable of sprinting from 0-100km/h in under 4.5 seconds and reach a top speed of 290km/h, but didn’t mention whether both versions will achieve these figures. Drivers can switch between two suspension settings: Tour for everyday use, and Sports which offers a stiffer suspension setup.
Source: Car News Wire (carnewswire.net)