Lotus Emira — Price, Specs & Review 2026

Power

268kW

Torque

430Nm

0–100

4.1s

Fuel use

8.7L/100km

Gearbox

8-Speed Dual Clutch

Drive

RWD

Seats

4

The Lotus Emira Turbo is the entry to the Emira sports-car range at $207,990 RRP. A Mercedes-AMG sourced 2.0-litre turbo four-cylinder produces 268kW and 430Nm, paired with an 8-speed dual-clutch automatic and rear-wheel drive. Lotus claims a 0-100km/h time of 4.4 seconds. Built on a bonded-aluminium chassis, the Emira retains Lotus's signature hydraulic power steering and double-wishbone suspension at all four corners. Driver-assistance comes standard for the first time on a Lotus, including AEB, lane-departure warning and blind-spot monitoring. 3-year/100,000km warranty.

Power

298kW

Torque

480Nm

0–100

4.1s

Fuel use

8.9L/100km

Gearbox

8-Speed Dual Clutch

Drive

RWD

Seats

4

The Emira Turbo SE is the mid-spec model at $223,990 RRP. Same Mercedes-AMG 2.0L turbo four-cylinder as the standard Turbo but uprated to 298kW and 480Nm with revised mapping. Same 8-speed DCT and RWD. Lotus quotes 0-100km/h in 4.0 seconds (0.4 sec quicker than Turbo). The 'SE' adds adaptive dampers, a sport-tuned exhaust, a 10-speaker KEF audio system, drive-mode-linked dampers and Alcantara interior trim over the standard Turbo. The pick if you want the i4's lighter weight and quicker acceleration but with more equipment and tunability than the entry Turbo.

Power

298kW

Torque

430Nm

0–100

4.1s

Fuel use

10.2L/100km

Gearbox

6-Speed Manual

Drive

RWD

Seats

4

The Emira V6 SE is the range-topping variant at $252,990 RRP and the spiritual successor to the Lotus Exige V6. A Toyota-sourced 3.5-litre supercharged V6 produces 298kW and 430Nm, mated standard to a 6-speed manual gearbox with a Torsen limited-slip differential. A 6-speed automatic is a no-cost option. 0-100km/h takes 4.2 seconds, top speed 290km/h. The V6 is also the only Emira with the classic Lotus naturally-aspirated/supercharged engine character — louder, more emotional, with throttle response no turbo can match. Adaptive dampers, KEF audio, Alcantara interior all standard. 3-year/100,000km warranty.