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Lotus Emira 2022.

Lotus Emira 2022.

Lotus Emira 2022.

The last car with internal combustion engines Lotus Emira 2022.

The British company Lotus is engaged in the production of cars primarily of a sports orientation. At the same time, the appearance of new models is extremely rare:

Exige was introduced to the public in 2000;
2006 — the year of birth of Europa;
2008 — the first Evora rolls off the assembly line.

Subsequently, there was a series of upgrades and special versions. 4 years ago, a little more than half of the shares (51%) were taken over by the Chinese holding Geely, which breathed new life into the company.

British engineers have created a new car Lotus Emira, which should replace three cars — Elise, Exige and Evora. It is believed that the company produces the last car with an internal combustion engine that runs on gasoline.

In addition, environmental standards continue to tighten in Europe, which is reflected in any niche in the automotive industry. Especially for sports car manufacturers.

Lotus Emira 2022.

Appearance Lotus Emira 2022.

The appearance of the novelty is almost completely reminiscent of a more expensive variation — the Evija hypercar.

Only the aft part and the profile turned out to be of a different shape. From the side, the car looks more aggressive and this causes more interest.

And all thanks to the petticoat, as well as the large air intake behind the door, which is provided by the engineers for additional engine cooling. Also on the side are R20 rims of the original design.

The aft part is not devoid of originality, but here you will not find taillights in the form of a solid thin line, as many manufacturers do.

Instead, the developers placed two separate LED units at the stern. Below them, on both sides, there are large air vents to divert hot air streams. Even lower — a large diffuser with exhaust pipes (2 pcs.).

 

Lotus Emira 2022. For the manufacture of the body, aluminum is used, and the paint is offered in 6 variations. Initially, the specialists set out to create a vehicle that visually resembles a supercar. And so that it becomes available to a wide audience with the available functionality.

Salon and equipment

The interior of the new car differs from previous models with much greater comfort and other interesting things. This is indicated by the presence of cupholders, which previously simply were not in Lotus cars.

Also, the engineers made a completely different front panel with a central tunnel. The steering wheel has also undergone changes.

As a dashboard — 12.3-inch screen. In addition to the side there is a widescreen display (10.25 inches). Sports seats are equipped with 4-way electrically adjustable seats as standard.

At an additional cost, the number of position settings will increase to 12. The seats are trimmed with Nappa leather. The entire interior is covered with soft materials.

At the disposal of the driver is a truncated 3-spoke multifunction steering wheel, where there is a corporate inscription «Lotus».

Lotus Emira 2022.

From other electronic equipment:

adaptive cruise control;
road sign recognition complex;
fatigue recognition functionality.

For a surcharge, the installation of the KEF audio system is provided, which has 10 speakers. According to the assurances of the developers, the 2022 Emira model should become the very car for every day, which many motorists lack.

Specifications

One of two types of power units will be installed under the hood of the novelty:

The M139 is a 4-cylinder turbocharged engine (2 HP) from Mercedes, delivering 360 HP. from.

The 2GR-FE V6 is a top-end version of the engine (3.5 liters) from Toyota with an output of 400 liters. from. and a torque of 430 Nm.

Cars with internal combustion engines from Mercedes are equipped with an 8-band DCT robotic gearbox.

The models with a Toyota unit are already armed with two gearboxes to choose from — a 6-speed manual version and an Aisin automatic with the same number of steps.

Lotus Emira 2022.

Overall dimensions of the new model

Length (mm) — 4 412
Width (mm) — 1895
Height (mm) — 1 225
Wheelbase (mm) — 2 575

For a surcharge on both versions of the sports car, the Lotus Drivers Pack is available with a stiffer suspension, Launch Control and Michelin tires.

Competitors

When comparing the 2022 Emira to other coupé rivals, there is one strong competitor. This is a Porsche 718 Cayman. No other options are foreseen yet.

Release date and prices

The cost of the new British model Lotus Emira on the European market starts at 72,000 euros. At the current exchange rate, this is equivalent to a little more than 6.3 million rubles. Orders are already being taken and vehicle deliveries are scheduled for next spring.

The price is not final and in the future it is possible to release exclusive models with forced power units, containing body elements made of carbon fiber. Accordingly, these cars will cost more, and very significantly.

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