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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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2013 Lotus E21 is up for auction

Formula 1 cars don’t come up for auction very often, especially those driven by world champions, and one such car is up for sale. It’s a 2013 Lotus E21 driven by Kimi Raikkonen and Romain Grosjean, with an estimated value of €350,000 – €450,000.

In his 19-year Formula 1 career, Kimi Raikkonen has achieved 21 wins and 103 podiums, driving for 5 teams (Sauber, McLaren, Ferrari, Lotus, Alfa Romeo), but only one championship title. One of the cars he drove in the 2013 season is this Lotus E21, and what’s interesting about this car is that it didn’t achieve a single win.

The car was contested at five Grands Prix in the hands of Kimi Räikkönen, and a further seven with Romain Grosjean, achieving three 2nd places (Germany, Hungary, and United States) and three 3rd places (South Korea, Japan, and India). It is offered in static, non-running condition on behalf of BWT Alpine F1 Team, and it is not known if the original 2.4-liter V-8 Renault RS27-2013 engine with 750 hp at 18,000 rpm is still in the car.

This Lotus E21 has its original livery and will be auctioned on February 5, 2025 in Paris.

Source: RM Sotheby’s

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2013 Lotus E21 is up for auction
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Lotus will focus on Super Hybrids

Since the beginning of the year, most manufacturers have realized that they were too quick to abandon combustion engines and focus on full electrification, and one of them is Lotus with its Vision 80 plan. According to this plan, Lotus’s intention was to become a fully electric brand by 2028, but the latest information suggests that the company has given up on that.

In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, Lotus CEO Feng Qingfeng said: “I believe that fuel-powered vehicles still have a long life cycle. The penetration of fully electric vehicles into the luxury car segment is slow because the engines of luxury cars are already powerful, and the driving experience is very similar. V8 and V12 engines have good performance.”

Qingfeng also added that Lotus drivers drive an average of 30,000 kilometers a year, so range is really important to customers.

The company plans to focus on super hybrids, a combination of high performance and long range. That means a 900V electrical architecture, a turbocharged engine, and a battery that would allow for a range of more than 1,000 km.

Source: Wall Street Journal