Overview
- Lotus has put the Emira 420 Sport on sale as a track‑focused variant with a list price of roughly £105,000 and detailed option pricing available from the factory.
- The familiar Mercedes‑AMG 2.0‑litre turbo has been software‑tuned to 416 bhp and 369 lb ft to boost straight‑line pace over the Emira Turbo SE.
- Standard chassis changes include bespoke Bilstein dampers and a 5mm lower ride height while the optional Lightweight Handling Pack saves about 25 kg and fits Multimatic spool‑valved dampers alongside a titanium exhaust, lithium‑ion battery and a carbonfibre engine cover.
- On track the 420 Sport delivers sharper, more precise handling with fast, tactile hydraulic steering and strong progressive brakes, though the ride is firm and the engine shows low‑rev lag and a sometimes characterless response.
- The car continues Lotus’s lightweight, driver‑first approach and leans on specialist suppliers such as Mercedes‑AMG, Bilstein/Multimatic and Michelin, positioning the 420 Sport for buyers who value chassis balance and circuit ability over powertrain refinement.