Overview
- Lotus announced the Emira 420 Sport on Tuesday, May 26, and opened orders with deliveries scheduled to begin in August 2026.
- The 420 Sport uses a Mercedes‑AMG‑sourced 2.0‑litre turbocharged four‑cylinder rated at about 420 PS (reported as 414 hp) and 500 Nm, paired to an eight‑speed dual‑clutch gearbox that drives the rear wheels.
- An optional Lightweight Handling Pack cuts roughly 25 kg of weight, adds about 25 kg of downforce and includes a titanium exhaust, lithium‑ion battery, two‑way adjustable Multimatic dampers, carbon‑fibre parts and high‑performance Michelin tyres.
- Exterior aero and cooling changes include a new front splitter, larger intakes, revised vents, extended sills and a louvred tailgate that Lotus says improves radiator and brake airflow and boosts exhaust flow.
- Lotus priced the Emira 420 Sport from £105,900 in the UK, €129,900 in Europe and US$122,900 in the United States, and the model is presented as a near‑term combustion‑engine halo before the company transitions suppliers and architectures.