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Lotus Emira Turbo and V6 SE

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Four years ago, the British company Lotus Cars launched the Lotus Emira sports car, which was followed by a racing version a year later. A little later, the Turbo SE version was introduced, and now two new versions are arriving on the market, with which the brand is expanding its offer, the Lotus Emira Turbo and the Lotus Emira V6 SE.

The Emira Turbo is powered by the same 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine as the Turbo SE, with 360 hp and 317lb ft, paired with a recalibrated 8-speed dual-clutch transmission. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.4 seconds, which is 0.1 seconds slower than the V6 SE, with a top speed of 171 mph (275 km/h).

The car is equipped with 12-way adjustable seats as standard, a 10-inch infotainment screen, a 190-watt audio system, and Traffic Sign Recognition, Blind Spot Warning and Fatigue Detection technology. It also gets an optimised cooling system for better flow to the transmission oil cooler and radiator. The car is priced at £79,500.

The Emira V6 SE pictured is finished in Zinc Grey with black accents, and buyers can also choose from 15 other body colours. It is identical in design to the previous version, but new features include 20-inch forged wheels and red brake calipers, modified suspension, optimised shock absorbers, and Tour and Sport settings. Subtle adjustments have also been made to the wheel geometry, to ensure sharper handling and greater ride comfort. Inside, there is Alcantara and sports pedals, and buyers can also choose from seven different interior themes.

When it comes to the powertrain, the V6 SE is powered by Toyota’s 3.5-litre supercharged V6 engine, which develops 406bhp and can be mated to a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission. This model accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.3 seconds with a top speed of 180 mph (290 km/h). The price of the Lotus Emira V6 SE is £96,500.

Source: Lotus

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Lotus Emira Turbo and V6 SE
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Lotus Emira Driven By Jenson Button

A few days ago Lotus unveiled its new model, the Emira. Former Formula One World Champion Jenson Button attended the premiere.

As a Lotus fan, Button took the opportunity to drive the Emira. Satisfied with what the Emira has to offer, he especially praised the seats that provide greater comfort to the driver.

“You always expect a Lotus to have good mechanical grip through the low-speed corners but there was a plenty of downforce in the high-speed corners too. That means the feeling of great balance is the same no matter how you’re driving it. It’s exceptional and I’m a big fan. It’s being called a junior supercar but it would give a lot of supercars a run for their money… and it’s more comfortable than most of them, ”Button said.

The Emira is the last Lotus with an internal combustion engine. There will be two powertrains on offer.

The first one is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine from the Mercedes A45 model with 365 hp and 300 lb-ft of torque. The engine is paired with an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission. Up to 62 mph will come in 4.5 seconds with a top speed of 170 mph.

The second one is a 3.5-liter supercharged V6 from Toyota with 405 hp and 315 lb-ft of torque. It is available with a six-speed automatic or manual transmission. Up to 62 mph comes in 4 seconds with a top speed of 180 mph.

Source: Lotus