[RM Motorsports]

‘Type 131’ Sports Car will replace the Elise, Exige and Evora. With the three models ending production in 2021, the successor could be the final internal-combustion engine Lotus ever develops.

All-new sports car to rival the iconic Porsche 911 and set the blueprint for Lotus's future models.

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Lotus 'Type 131' sports car named Emira, teased. Set to debut on July 6.

The fabled British brand has signed a "powertrain partnership" for what will be an engine option new to the company. Details are scarce, but it'll be "highly efficient, use cutting edge technology and be tuned to help deliver that distinctive Lotus experience." The Emira will be an all-new vehicle by adopting a dedicated aluminum-intensive sports car architecture claimed to be a "massive step-change technically."

Source: https://www.motor1.com/news/503750/lotus-emira-teaser/

[RM Motorsports]

2022 Lotus Emira revealed: Lotus' last internal combustion sports car.

It will initially launch as a limited-edition First Edition model that uses the brand's Toyota-sourced supercharged 3.5-liter V6 engine, the same unit found in the Evora GT, and it'll be offered with either a 6-speed automatic or a 6-speed manual. In summer 2022 the Emira will gain a second engine option: a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-4 sourced from Mercedes-AMG. This motor is the same one used by cars like the CLA45.

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[ramsi]

Originally Posted by RM Motorsports

2022 Lotus Emira revealed: Lotus' last internal combustion sports car.
It will initially launch as a limited-edition First Edition model that uses the brand's Toyota-sourced supercharged 3.5-liter V6 engine

Lotus Emira revealed: new era sports car takes on Cayman and 911

(Article courtesy of motoringresearch.com)

The wraps are finally off the Emira
The details are in the article reference in the link below announced 45 minutes ago

Lotus Emira revealed: new era sports car takes on Cayman and 911 (motoringresearch.com)

My first experience fortunately with Lotus engineering happened when a colleague of mine in the late 70s, had a Lotus Elan Convertible. (Yellow iconic)
I was just a novice driver barely with 2/3 years of driving experience.

Having been allowed a very short drive the experience of it fuelled my passion for sports engines/power and Lotus Engineering forever earned my respect and awe.

The need for speed seeds was sown by this iconic motor and has remained a passion ever since. Sadly despite being an aspirational car with superb engineering, Mazda took a leaf right out of Lotus's book and launched the MX5 but priced extremely competitively.

The MX5 has attained iconic status and went on to be a nail in the coffin of Lotus in the mini convertible field.

Have often have wondered why both makers haven't ventured into India as yet?

But am so glad to see Lotus's new marvel the Emira in the fold.

Some pics follow as teasers but enthusiasts see more in article that's linked in the quote above:

[ramsi]

Lotus's new everyday junior supercar: It reveals the £60,000 Emira - described as the 'last hurrah for petrol' before the Norfolk legend goes electric
Link to Article at the end of the post

Former F1 star Jenson Button made a guest appearance and revealed he is to be one of the first customers – having already signed up for the Evija and tested the Emira

The 2009 Formula One World Champion has been putting the new Lotus junior-supercar through its paces ahead of the reveal

At its official unveiling at the Lotus factory in Hethel, the company hailed the new Emira as 'the most accomplished Lotus ever made and a 'game-changer for the former Formula One brand

(Article courtesy of: ThisisMoney.co.uk)
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Stunning Lotus Emira unveiled as company's last petrol car (thisismoney.co.uk)

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[Venkatesh]

All-new Lotus Emira priced at £75,995 in First Edition trim. It will go on sale in all key global markets next spring.

Bespoke First Edition touches include a set of two-tone 20in alloy wheels, branded brake calipers, a tyre pressure monitoring system, black contrasting lower trim and 12-way adjustable heated seats.

Buyers can choose from six exterior and seven interior colours

The First Edition is also equipped with the Drivers Pack which offers the choice of 'Tour' or 'Sport' suspension, and can be specified with either Goodyear Eagle F1 Supersport or Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres.

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