Lotus Emira Clark Edition: Lotus Emira Clark Edition unveiled to mark Jim Clark's legendary 1965 F1 season
Jim Clark in his Lotus 25 at the Belgian Grand Prix 1962 (via Getty Images)
Jim Clark's championship victory in 1965 inspires new Lotus Emira special edition
Lotus honours legendary racing driver Jim Clark with exclusive Emira Clark Edition "2"
Emira Clark Edition won't be on sale in the US because of import taxes
A rightful tribute to one of the best drivers in Formula 1
Celebrating six decades of Jim Clark's unchallenged 1965 Formula 1 drivers' championship victory, Lotus introduces the Emira Clark Edition — a reverence vehicle which pays homage not just to a motorsport hero but also honours Lotus's rich motorsport engineering heritage. Produced in only 60 units worldwide, this limited edition Lotus Emira was unveiled in the glitz of the Miami Grand Prix and captured the hearts of fans and collectors alike.The Lotus Emira Clark Edition is a tribute to the golden age of motorsport, created to honour Jim Clark's dominance in Formula 1, IndyCar, and Formula 2 in 1965. The car is derived from the V6-powered Emira and is painted in a racing-inspired yellow and green stripe livery recalling the Lotus Type 38 with which Clark famously dominated the Indianapolis 500.In 1965, Jim Clark presented one of the most mythical racing seasons of all time, securing his second Formula 1 World Championship title by claiming six victories in nine outings. Throughout that season, he won the Indianapolis 500 and took more titles in the Formula 2 and Tasman Series — an achievement not very many racing drivers throughout history can claim to have achieved.In honour of the event, Lotus built a car that captures the spirit of the season. The design of the Emira Clark Edition takes direct inspiration from Clark's iconic race car — the Lotus Type 38 — in its green colour palette, vivid yellow racing stripe, and yellow-finished exhaust tips. A bespoke anodised blue fuel cap adds to the retro look.Restricted to 60 units worldwide for the Emira Clark Edition and hand-finished interior details with race-bred components to acknowledge each vehicle's uniqueness.The Emira Clark Edition's red leather, Alcantara on the driver's seat and the black leather and Alcantara on the passenger seat represent the individual personality of every car. The hand-crafted wooden gear knob is one of the interior specifications, a clear reference to the original Lotus Type 38.To further enhance its collectability, every car will feature doorsills individually numbered, making it unique as part of this limited, worldwide series.With UK prices unveiled but an official US release not yet announced, Lotus postpones plans to bring the limited edition to US consumers.Though UK customers will pay around $152,651 for the Emira Clark Edition, the vehicle will not be gracing the shelves of American dealerships. The 25% US tariff levied on foreign cars imported into the US has sealed the fate of distribution to the US by making it economically unviable for Lotus, and plans to bring the model to America have been relegated to the back burner for the time being.Also read: Mercedes unveiled Brad Pitt's 'F1' film-inspired luxury coupe AMG GT 63 APXGP at Miami GP 2025 The Emira Clark Edition is more than just a celebratory car — it's a contemporary interpretation of Lotus's legendary engineering spirit, combined with the excitement and prestige of Jim Clark's iconic 1965 season. As the company navigates its future, this limited edition reminds fans of the legacy that made Lotus Motorsport's most legendary marque.
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