Lotus Emira
The Lotus Emira is a two-seater sports car that entered production in 2024. It is powered by a 2.9-litre five-cylinder petrol engine and has a kerb weight of 1,454 kg, enabling a top speed of 284 km/h. Measuring 4,403 mm in length, the vehicle has one recorded safety recall in the EU Safety Gate database.
| Manufacturer | Lotus |
|---|---|
| Production | From 2024 |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Engine power | 274 kW (368 hp) |
| COâ‚‚ (WLTP) | 213 g/km |
| Kerb weight | 1,534 kg |
| Displacement | 2,842 cc |
| Cylinders | 5 |
| Top speed | 283 km/h |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Fuel economy (comb.) | 11.6 l/100 km |
| Class | Two-seater |
| Length | 4,403 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,900 mm |
| Height | 1,240 mm |
| Seats | 2 |
| Doors | 2 |
Engine power, COâ‚‚ and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages across the 13 European countries that registered the Lotus Emira in 2025 (538 cars). Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
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
Different engine versions of the Lotus Emira (from registration data). 3 variants.
| Engine | Fuel | Transmission | Top speed | Economy | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 11.2 l/100 km | 2026–2027 |
| 3.5 l · 6-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 12.4 l/100 km | 2024–2025 |
| 3.5 l · 6-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 11.2 l/100 km | 2024–2025 |
Source: EPA (US). Fuel economy converted to l/100 km.
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 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 283 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?
- The Lotus Emira emits 213 g/km of CO2 (WLTP).
- How many seats does the Lotus Emira have?
- The Lotus Emira has 2 seats.