2025 Lotus Emira Adds Fuel to the Lotus Lineup, with 4 or 6 Cylinders
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Lotus is making a massive push for its battery-electric powertrains, with the vast majority of its lineup eschewing internal combustion.
But there is still one ICE-powered Lotus in the portfolio that carries the name Emira. Taking what the brand has learned from its Elise, Exige, and Evora, the Emira sticks with the brand's sports car ethos.
Powering the Emira is either a supercharged 3.5-liter V6 or a turbocharged 2.0-liter I4. Despite the difference in cylinders, both engines advertise 400 hp. If you want to row your own gears, you'll have to look at the V6.
On this episode of Quick Spin, Autoweek's Mark Vaughn hops behind the wheel of the 2025 Lotus Emira, puts it through its paces, takes you on a guided tour of the coupe, and highlights some of his favorite features.
Later, Vaughn takes you along for a live drive review of this Lotus, then chats with host Wesley Wren about the Emira, Lotus' electric endeavors, and more. Closing the show, the pair breaks down what makes the Emira special.
Tune in below, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever podcasts are played.
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