North America Emira Experiences

K_Squared · Mar 9, 2024

Hi All,

Now that Emiras are actively being delivered in North America, I figured we should have a thread to document our post-delivery experiences enjoying the Emira.

Since today is my first full day of ownership after getting home with the car late last night and it's been pouring rain all day, I thought I'd start with a picture of my little Emira (which means "Princess" in Arabic) in my brand new Emira!

Being just over 2 years old, she calls it daddy's "Lotus" or when she's feeling more affectionate, daddy's "princess car" .

Let the experiences begin!

4380r · Mar 9, 2024

K_Squared said:
Hi All,

Now that Emiras are actively being delivered in North America, I figured we should have a thread to document our post-delivery experiences enjoying the Emira.

Since today is my first full day of ownership after getting home with the car late last night and it's been pouring rain all day, I thought I'd start with a picture of my little Emira (which means "Princess" in Arabic) in my brand new Emira!

Being just over 2 years old, she calls it daddy's "Lotus" or when she's feeling more affectionate, daddy's "princess car" .

Let the experiences begin!

Is the binky on the dashboard an FE feature?

K_Squared · Mar 9, 2024

4380r said:
Is the binky on the dashboard an FE feature?

It was part of the Lotus gift package

K_Squared · Mar 10, 2024

Yellow said:
I was lucky enough to have a proper go at one today and the shift knob's engraving nearly broke my skin.
What were they thinking!

Interesting...I wonder if there are variances in the shifter. Mine feels quite smooth and comfortable. I can't imagine it doing that but I'll pay more attention today now that it's SUNNY in Raleigh!

Sjetware · Mar 10, 2024

Driving around town yesterday to pick up some odds and ends, and a BMW 4 series rolls up in the next lane - I'm doing a gentleman's 60 mph (which is already a tad over the limit for this particular road) and the BMW is obviously interested in getting a ticket.

That said, I can see him cleaning his entire neck out the drivers window to look at my car as he slows down next to me, and then resumes his date with destiny shortly thereafter.

Unsure if it's people "in the know" that would understand how rare it is to spot one on American roads now, a fan of the brand, or someone who thinks my magma red is a Ferrari, but I really need to get my dash cam installed!

Maurice R · Mar 10, 2024

Just got home, drove 355 miles between yesterday afternoon and now.
Overall an awesome car.
Zero issues
Very comfortable just need to figure out best seat position for me.
Steering wheel I think is great. Great feel. Only issue for me was the buttons they I found were very sensitive
Tour mode really good.
Sport excellent
Did not go over 4K rpm. But still managed on interstate to get up to 114 mph. Radar detector save me a good few times.
CarPlay works great.
Sport suspension excellent. Less rough than my Evora
Car right now is tight but I’m sure it will improve a lot.
I’m sure there will be many others with much more detail with their driving experience.
There is a lot of things I need to still figure out with all the different setting.
I’m not a sound person but KEF was imo very good.
Here are some pictures

Pegasi · Mar 10, 2024

Maurice R said:
Just got home, drove 355 miles between yesterday afternoon and now.
Overall an awesome car.
Zero issues
Very comfortable just need to figure out best seat position for me.
Steering wheel I think is great. Great feel. Only issue for me was the buttons they I found were very sensitive
Tour mode really good.
Sport excellent
Did not go over 4K rpm. But still managed on interstate to get up to 114 mph. Radar detector save me a good few times.
CarPlay works great.
Sport suspension excellent. Less rough than my Evora
Car right now is tight but I’m sure it will improve a lot.
I’m sure there will be many others with much more detail with their driving experience.
There is a lot of things I need to still figure out with all the different setting.
I’m not a sound person but KEF was imo very good.
Here are some pictures

Keep it coming.

Maurice R · Mar 10, 2024

I could drive this car as a daily driver.
It’s that good. Long distance comfort was very good as well.
When wife does not complain about comfort then all is good.
She loves the car and happy I waited so long to get it.
This is by far the one of the best sports cars I have owned. Was smiling from ear to ear
Had a few people taking videos while driving. People honking. Being asked at gas station what car is that

Maurice R · Mar 10, 2024

K_Squared said:
Hi All,

Now that Emiras are actively being delivered in North America, I figured we should have a thread to document our post-delivery experiences enjoying the Emira.

Since today is my first full day of ownership after getting home with the car late last night and it's been pouring rain all day, I thought I'd start with a picture of my little Emira (which means "Princess" in Arabic) in my brand new Emira!

Being just over 2 years old, she calls it daddy's "Lotus" or when she's feeling more affectionate, daddy's "princess car" .

Let the experiences begin!

Thanks for starting this thread

Emirahouston · Mar 10, 2024

Maurice R said:
Just got home, drove 355 miles between yesterday afternoon and now.
Overall an awesome car.
Zero issues
Very comfortable just need to figure out best seat position for me.
Steering wheel I think is great. Great feel. Only issue for me was the buttons they I found were very sensitive
Tour mode really good.
Sport excellent
Did not go over 4K rpm. But still managed on interstate to get up to 114 mph. Radar detector save me a good few times.
CarPlay works great.
Sport suspension excellent. Less rough than my Evora
Car right now is tight but I’m sure it will improve a lot.
I’m sure there will be many others with much more detail with their driving experience.
There is a lot of things I need to still figure out with all the different setting.
I’m not a sound person but KEF was imo very good.
Here are some pictures

Looks great!

K_Squared · Mar 10, 2024

I was going to the gym tonight and noticed a bunch of cars with their hoods up in the back of the huge lot (it was late and empty). I decided to go say hi so I pulled up in my Emira and was swarmed by at least 15-20 18-24ish year olds and several knew about the Emira and were all but freaking out to see it.

I gave it one good rev for them and they ate it up. They all were like "THIS IS A SUPERCAR MAN" so I guess in their opinion, it is

Was a fun experience.

Rupes · Mar 10, 2024

4380r said:
Is the binky on the dashboard an FE feature?

K_Squared said:
It was part of the Lotus gift package

Lotus corporate, “suck on this.”

EZcheezy · Mar 10, 2024

I wonder if im going to actually see an Emira on the street before I get my own in ~5 months

Nova · Mar 11, 2024

EZcheezy said:
I wonder if im going to actually see an Emira on the street before I get my own in ~5 months

Yea, I'm staying home until my car shows up.

GrahamClark_60-68 · Mar 11, 2024

Maurice R said:
Just got home, drove 355 miles between yesterday afternoon and now.
Overall an awesome car.
Zero issues
Very comfortable just need to figure out best seat position for me.
Steering wheel I think is great. Great feel. Only issue for me was the buttons they I found were very sensitive
Tour mode really good.
Sport excellent
Did not go over 4K rpm. But still managed on interstate to get up to 114 mph. Radar detector save me a good few times.
CarPlay works great.
Sport suspension excellent. Less rough than my Evora
Car right now is tight but I’m sure it will improve a lot.
I’m sure there will be many others with much more detail with their driving experience.
There is a lot of things I need to still figure out with all the different setting.
I’m not a sound person but KEF was imo very good.
Here are some pictures

Just stunning, from every angle! Congrats!

EspritGuy · Mar 12, 2024

K_Squared said:
Hi All,

Now that Emiras are actively being delivered in North America, I figured we should have a thread to document our post-delivery experiences enjoying the Emira.

Since today is my first full day of ownership after getting home with the car late last night and it's been pouring rain all day, I thought I'd start with a picture of my little Emira (which means "Princess" in Arabic) in my brand new Emira!

Being just over 2 years old, she calls it daddy's "Lotus" or when she's feeling more affectionate, daddy's "princess car" .

Let the experiences begin!

Does it count if I frequently open the door to my garage to check if my Emira is still parked there? Verifying it isn't some 32-month wait induced mirage?
Some might say it's a confirmation bias.
I'm saying it was 'worth the wait.'
#For the Owner

ttvetdoc · Mar 12, 2024

Having now put 300 miles on my Emira over the past 2 days - I am still in love! I'm very pleased with the touring suspension and have no regrets there. It definitely feels 'special' every time I get in and drive the car. I'm also loving the alcantara steering wheel which I was unsure about when ordering. Overall, couldn't be happier. Looks absolutely stunning and all of the attention has been positive. Now to work on my heel-toe down shifting....

Maurice R · Mar 12, 2024

EspritGuy said:
Does it count if I frequently open the door to my garage to check if my Emira is still parked there? Verifying it isn't some 32-month wait induced mirage?
Some might say it's a confirmation bias.
I'm saying it was 'worth the wait.'
#For the Owner

NO I do the same

K_Squared · Mar 13, 2024

ttvetdoc said:
Having now put 300 miles on my Emira over the past 2 days - I am still in love! I'm very pleased with the touring suspension and have no regrets there. It definitely feels 'special' every time I get in and drive the car. I'm also loving the alcantara steering wheel which I was unsure about when ordering. Overall, couldn't be happier. Looks absolutely stunning and all of the attention has been positive. Now to work on my heel-toe down shifting....

Glad the alcantara worked out for you. I recall you were on the fence about that. I'm also really happy with it. Gives it that extra special feeling since I've never had an alcantara wheel before.

Monday was a bit surreal experiencing the new 'normal' just hitting the gym on a sunny day in Raleigh:

And yesterday, I was out and about...you know...just grabbing some stuff from Home Depot:

Today, filling her up with gas:

The Emira makes the mundane, dull errands seem like photo ops at every corner

Sjetware · Mar 13, 2024

I've already had two neighbors come over to start conversations in my drive way already, and I swear my next door neighbor is advertising finding fresh faces to bring by - I think he's even more excited to spread the word that I have the car than I am!

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