2024 LOTUS EMIRA | SCCLEKAX6RHB10413

Body Styles

The Emira is a 2-door mid-engine coupe with a sculpted body that draws strong inspiration from the Lotus Evija hypercar. It combines supercar aesthetics with a compact and lightweight form factor. With aggressive front air blades, vertical LED headlights, and a wide rear stance featuring diffuser-integrated exhausts, the Emira signals a shift to modern Lotus design language while preserving its analogue spirit.

Built on a new bonded aluminum platform (not shared with Elise/Exige), it offers better structural rigidity and improved ride comfort. The cabin accommodates two adults with more refinement than any prior Lotus model — with road trip capability finally included in the equation.

Model Name Meaning (Manufacturer)

“Emira” comes from ancient languages meaning “leader” or “commander”, representing the dawn of a new era for Lotus. As the final ICE-powered Lotus, it also becomes the spiritual successor to three models at once: Elise, Exige, and Evora. While each predecessor focused on raw, stripped-down dynamics, the Emira brings luxury, tech, and daily usability — without losing the Lotus DNA of handling purity.

It’s the first car under the new Geely-led vision for Lotus, blending British sports car tradition with global technology partnerships.

Model Name Meaning (Languages)

The name “Emira” is intentionally short, fluid, and easy to pronounce across international markets. It lacks hard consonants, which makes it sound premium and elegant in languages such as English, Italian, Arabic, and Japanese. The lack of numeric codes or abbreviations gives it a timeless, brand-defining presence — setting the tone for Lotus’ repositioning as a luxury-performance marque.

Body & Interior Colors and Rims

The Lotus Emira, introduced in 2022 as the brand’s final internal combustion sports car, brings together exotic design, precision handling, and premium craftsmanship, reflected in its dramatic color palette, bespoke interior choices, and aggressively styled wheels. These elements mark a significant evolution for Lotus, blending its traditional focus on lightweight performance with modern luxury and visual impact.

The Emira’s exterior colors are deeply expressive, with a strong emphasis on vibrant, motorsport-inspired finishes and heritage hues. Standout options include Hethel Yellow, a tribute to Lotus's racing legacy; Seneca Blue, a rich and vivid blue that became the Emira’s signature launch color; and Magma Red, offering deep metallic saturation and intensity. Other finishes like Nimbus Grey, Shadow Grey, Dark Verdant, and Ossidian Blue balance subtle sophistication with the Emira’s sculpted, aerodynamic profile. Satin and metallic finishes highlight the sharp creases and flowing surfaces of the body, particularly under direct light. Optional black roof contrast and gloss black mirror caps enhance the car’s exotic mid-engine proportions and add a track-focused tone to the silhouette.

Inside, the Emira departs from the sparse cabins of past Lotuses, offering a much more driver-focused yet luxurious environment. Trim choices include premium Alcantara or Nappa leather in shades such as Black, Tan, Red, or Ice Grey, often with contrast stitching and optional color accents on the seat centers, door panels, and dash. Brushed aluminum or carbon-fiber-style inlays add a high-performance ambiance, while soft-touch materials and integrated ambient lighting elevate the perceived quality. The 12.3-inch digital driver display and 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system modernize the experience, while maintaining the brand’s essential focus on tactile connection and low driving position.

The Emira’s wheels are as performance-minded as its chassis. Standard models come with 19-inch front and 20-inch rear forged alloy wheels, designed for lightweight strength and optimized airflow around the brakes. These are offered in finishes such as Silver, Gloss Black, and Diamond-Cut Two-Tone, depending on trim and package. Higher trims and First Edition variants feature ultra-lightweight V-spoke or twin-spoke wheel designs, often paired with Goodyear Eagle F1 Supersport or Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires, reinforcing the Emira’s track-readiness. Large colored brake calipers — in options like red, yellow, or black — are available to add contrast and hint at the supercar-grade stopping power beneath.

Top Expensive Options

• Drivers Pack (Tour or Sport suspension + high-performance tires): ~$3,000
• Convenience Pack (rear camera, parking sensors, auto wipers): ~$2,000
• Design Pack (black headliner, contrast stitching, metal pedals): ~$1,800
• Black Pack (black roof, diffuser, exhaust): ~$1,500
• KEF Premium Audio (10 speakers, subwoofer): ~$2,200
• Full Alcantara or Nappa leather interior: ~$2,800
• Power-adjustable, heated seats: ~$1,500
• Heated steering wheel: ~$800
• First Edition Package (fully loaded): ~$9,000
• Special Paint or Exclusive Interior Themes: ~$2,000–5,000

vs Competitors

The Emira competes with the Porsche 718 Cayman GTS 4.0, Alpine A110 S, and Toyota GR Supra (3.0L). Against the Cayman, the Emira brings more character and rarity, especially with its supercharged V6 and manual gearbox — something Porsche now reserves for high-end trims. While the Cayman offers surgical precision, the Emira delivers a more analog, emotionally engaging drive with better ride compliance and equally good chassis balance.

The Alpine A110 is lighter and more agile but lacks the Emira’s visual drama and interior finish. The GR Supra is torquey and techy, but heavier and less communicative on the edge. The Emira strikes the perfect midpoint: exotic looks, analog dynamics, and real-world usability.

Fun Fact

The Lotus Emira is the final Lotus to use an internal combustion engine, marking the end of a 75-year tradition. Its Toyota-sourced V6 is a direct descendant of the powerplant used in the Evora and even Lotus GT4 race cars. For the i4 version, Lotus turned to AMG — and it’s the only non-Mercedes car to use the hand-assembled M139 engine, giving the Emira a unique place in AMG history as well. Also, unlike previous Lotuses, the Emira was designed with global markets in mind, including a strong push into the U.S., Middle East, and Asia.