Lotus Unveils 416-bhp Emira 420 Sport With 186-mph Top Speed

3 articles · Updated · Road & Track · Jul 22

416 bhp and 369 lb-ft lift the new Emira 420 Sport above the Turbo SE, while revised aero, a 5 mm lower suspension and an optional lift-out roof sharpen its brief.
A $12,900 Lightweight Package adds a titanium exhaust, lighter battery, carbon-fiber louvres and Multimatic dampers, cutting 55 pounds and bringing curb weight to 3,153 pounds.
186 mph and 3.7 seconds to 60 mph make it Lotus’s fastest four-cylinder production car, with the aero changes also improving radiator airflow by 15% and brake cooling for track use.
Norfolk road and track impressions in the report call it the best Emira yet—more controlled, agile and composed—though the AMG 2.0-liter engine, shift speed and seat support still leave room for improvement.
At $122,900 base, the model gives Lotus a more focused flagship Emira as the brand leans on its last pure sports car in a thinning segment.