Lotus Emira Rental
The last petrol Lotus, a mid-engined two-seater built for canyon roads, not for being noticed.
Overview
The Lotus Emira is the last petrol car Lotus will build, a mid engined two seater sold with a supercharged V6 or a turbocharged four cylinder, and the steering is the reason renters choose it. Strangers mistake it for a Ferrari or a McLaren, which suits a renter who already knows what they are driving and does not need it confirmed.
How It Drives
The steering is the point of the whole car, hydraulic on the V6 and electro-hydraulic on the four, loading up progressively with real feedback and holding grip measured above 1.7 g. The Emira is a booking for driving, not for being photographed at a valet stand.
Who Rents It
The Lotus Emira is booked by a renter who already knows what they are driving and does not need anyone else to confirm it, since almost nobody on the street can identify the car by sight. It suits an enthusiast who wants a chassis first experience over a badge that gets recognized at a valet stand, and who cares more about steering feel and grip than about being noticed. It also appeals to a renter who has already driven the common exotics and wants something most people have never even heard of. This is the booking for someone renting a driving experience rather than a photo opportunity.
Trim Breakdown
Lotus sells the Emira with two engines, a supercharged V6 and a turbocharged 4-cylinder, then stacks output and trim grades on top of both. We run one car with each engine.
Emira Turbo
The Emira Turbo uses a 2.0 liter turbocharged 4-cylinder sourced from Mercedes-AMG, rated 360 hp and paired with an 8-speed dual-clutch gearbox. It is the entry grade and one of the two Emiras we run. A renter gets electro-hydraulic steering assistance, a slightly lower center of gravity than the V6 car, and no clutch pedal to manage in stop and go traffic.
Emira Turbo SE
The Emira Turbo SE takes the same 2.0 liter turbo engine to 400 hp with new engine and gearbox calibration, then adds sports suspension, launch control and 2-piece high performance brakes. It matches the V6 on output while keeping the dual-clutch gearbox. It is the quickest of the automatic Emiras in a straight line. We do not run it.
Emira V6 SE
The Emira V6 SE runs the supercharged 3.5 liter V6 at 400 hp with a 6-speed manual and full hydraulic power steering. It is the other car we run. A renter hears supercharger whine on every throttle input, and the manual console shows an exposed gear linkage working under a mesh guard. Lotus also built a Clark Edition on this car, limited to 60 units.
Racing Line
Racing Line is an appearance grade offered on both the Turbo SE and the V6 SE. It adds racing colours with pinstripes across the front splitter, the side sills and the rear, then matches the brake calipers, the optional mirror caps and the interior stitching to them. Nothing mechanical changes underneath. We do not run one.
Emira 420 Sport
The Emira 420 Sport sits at the top of the range, taking the 2.0 liter turbo engine to 420 hp and adding a Lotus handling pack, a lightweight package and a removable roof panel. It is the most focused Emira Lotus has built and the only one offering an open roof. We do not run it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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