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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