EMIRA GT4 Spec Announced

Emira GT4 marks the start of an exciting new era in performance GT racing for Lotus.

Key features include;
- 400bhp / 1260kg (subject to balance of performance)
- 6-speed xTrac with paddleshift + limited slip diff
- 96 litre FIA approved fuel cell
- Motec dashboard and datalogging
- Ohlins coil over dampers / anti roll bards
- Alcon discs and calipers
- FIA compliant roll cage & six-point harness

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The culmination of more than 70 years of innovation on the road and track, it marks the start of an exciting new era in performance GT racing for Lotus.

Developed in collaboration with project partner RML Group, the race-ready concept is yet another milestone in the transformation which is taking place in every area of the Lotus business and brand.

Each customer car will be a homologated performance machine, hand-built with lightweight motorsport components and equipment to meet the latest safety regulations.

The Hethel-based development team has focused on precision engineering to deliver outstanding dynamics and high-speed stability. The advanced composite bodywork makes the car exceptionally lightweight and, coupled with Toyota’s race-proven 3.5-litre V6 engine and optimised GT4 aerodynamics derived from the road-going Emira’s advanced exterior design, the Emira GT4 promises to be more than competitive.

Richard Selwin, Race Programme Manager, Lotus, commented: “The all-new Emira GT4 is an exciting next step following the hugely successful launch of the Emira road car. We have worked hard with the team at RML Group to ensure this next-generation of Lotus GT car will deliver race-winning performance.”
The return to world motorsport is a key pillar of the company’s transformation. Earlier this year Lotus Engineering, the consultancy division of the business, became technical partner to JBXE, the Extreme E race team led by F1 world champion Jenson Button.

The Lotus Emira GT4 will be officially launched later this year at an event on the Hethel test track. Lotus aims to build a limited number of Emira GT4 race cars for the 2022 season, increasing production for 2023 in line with global demand

 

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In normal road driving most people won't notice the difference between the weight of standard and race seats in an Emira or Evora. The V6 FE is about 50kg heavier than the Base Edition i4, which is less than the weight of an adult passenger (70-80kg) or similar to a tank of fuel. You might have noticed a difference in handling immediately after refilling an empty tank, but it's soon forgotten. In a lighter car like an Elise you can spot it more easily. And on track it can save you several tenths per lap.

The handling differences between the Evora versions are down to a combination of factors. Weight is one (there's a 200kg+ variation between heaviest and lightest) but also they have different suspension setups and torque/power. They've got progressively quicker over the years, both headline 0-60 and Hethel lap times.