Driven: Quick, and Going Quick? The Lotus Emira 420 Sport May Be the Last of Its Kind
Lotus says the optional Lightweight Handling Pack cuts 25kg and the new four-cylinder model makes 416bhp.
- Lotus released the Emira 420 Sport, a track-focused coupe delivering 416 bhp with a 25kg weight reduction achieved through carbon-fiber components and a titanium exhaust system.
- Developed for customers seeking a sharper driving experience, the 420 Sport utilizes a Mercedes-AMG turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing 16 bhp more than the Emira Turbo SE.
- An optional Lightweight Handling Pack saves 55 pounds total, featuring bespoke Multimatic adjustable dampers with 11 clicks of adjustment; base pricing starts at $125,400.
- The 420 Sport accelerates to 60 mph in 3.7 seconds and reaches 186 mph top speed, positioning it as the fastest four-cylinder production car Lotus has built.
- As Lotus shifts toward high-end electric vehicles and V-8 propulsion, the 420 Sport represents a final, high-performance iteration of its traditional combustion-engine sports car heritage.
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The Lotus Emira 420 Sport comes as the most powerful and fast version of the British sports car. Its 2.0-litre turbo engine develops 416 hp, reaches a maximum speed of 300 km/h and can reduce its weight up to 25 kg by means of an optional package designed for those looking for a more direct response, especially in the circuit.
A super sportsman with only four cylinders – that sounds like a disappointment. But the Emira 420 can drive the small engine to 300 speed.
A super sportsman with only four cylinders actually sounds like an air pump. But the Emira 420 can drive the small engine to 300 speed.
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