Lotus Emira
The Lotus Emira is a two-seat car measuring 4,403 mm in length, available with petrol engines ranging from 2,000 to 3,500 cc displacement with 4 to 6 cylinders and capable of a top speed of 284 km/h. New registrations in Norway totalled 2 vehicles across 2024–2025, with 1 registered in each year. For new EU/EEA registrations in 2025, the petrol model emits 213 g/km CO₂ under WLTP testing. The model has been subject to 1 recall campaign in EU Safety Gate.
| Manufacturer | Lotus |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Engine power (EU/EEA average) | 274 kW (368 hp) |
| COâ‚‚ (WLTP, EU/EEA 2025) | Petrol 213 g/km |
| Kerb weight (EU/EEA average) | 1,534 kg |
| Displacement (engines) | 2,000–3,500 cc |
| Cylinders (engines) | 4–6 |
| Top speed | 284 km/h |
| Length | 4,403 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,900 mm |
| Height | 1,240 mm |
| Seats | 2 |
| Doors | 2 |
Engine power and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages across the 12 EU/EEA countries that registered the Lotus Emira in 2025 (344 cars). Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
Engine power is the type-approved engine power (EEA field Ep). For hybrids and plug-in hybrids it is the power of the combustion engine, not the system power, and for electric cars it can differ from the peak power the manufacturer advertises.
New registrations in Norway
Number of Lotus Emira registered for the first time in Norway per year.
Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
New registrations by country (2025)
Number of Lotus Emira cars registered for the first time across 13 European countries in 2025.
| Country | Registrations |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 194 |
| Germany | 141 |
| Italy | 115 |
| Belgium | 45 |
| Sweden | 17 |
| Luxembourg | 7 |
| Netherlands | 5 |
| Czechia | 3 |
| France | 3 |
| Greece | 3 |
| Austria | 2 |
| Romania | 2 |
| Norway | 1 |
Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.
Engine variants
European engine versions of the Lotus Emira by displacement, from the Dutch register (RDW). 2 variants.
| Engine | Fuel | Transmission | Top speed | Economy | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 l · 4-cyl | – | – | 277 km/h | – | – |
| 3.5 l · 6-cyl | – | – | 288 km/h | – | – |
Source: RDW (NL). European engine variants.
Other Lotus models
Common problems & reliability
US owners have filed 1 complaints for the Lotus Emira, most often about seat belts. These are owner-reported issues, useful for spotting recurring weaknesses before you buy.
Based on real owner complaints and inspection data, not an editorial rating. Sources: NHTSA (US, public domain).
Recalls & safety
1 recall campaign recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) for the Lotus Emira. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2023-07-21
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Lotus recalls.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the top speed of the Lotus Emira?
- The Lotus Emira has a rated top speed of 284 km/h.
- How much power does the Lotus Emira have?
- The Lotus Emira produces 274 kW (368 hp).
- What are the dimensions of the Lotus Emira?
- The Lotus Emira is 4,403 mm long, 1,900 mm wide and 1,240 mm tall.
- How much does the Lotus Emira weigh?
- The Lotus Emira has a kerb weight of about 1,534 kg.
- What are the CO2 emissions of the Lotus Emira?
- A new Lotus Emira registered in the EU/EEA in 2025 emits 213 g/km of CO2 (WLTP, petrol).
- How many seats does the Lotus Emira have?
- The Lotus Emira has 2 seats.