Emira Limited

https://www.lotuscars.com/en-AU/emira-limited

Soon, a new chapter unfolds.
A limited edition of Emira is coming.
Exclusively crafted for 12 European countries.

In 2025, Lotus will take customization to the next level with the launch of the Bespoke Program, bringing tailored solutions for the Emira to your country.

Be the first to hear all about the latest from Lotus.

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[Beardedbradley]

Similar position. My Q1 2024 delivery has been pushed back to 2026 (not that Lotus has ever informed me in writing, just vague discussions with CS).

They pushed me towards a ""stock car". Needed to pay a 2nd deposit (Lotus systems couldn't cope with switching it). Car then turned up and was rejected by my Lotus Centre because it was in such poor condition (bullet dodged). Unfortunately, in readiness, I'd sold my Exige V6. Thus ended my 25 years of continuous Lotus ownership.

Meanwhile Lotus had unilaterally cancelled my original deposit and couldn't re-raise it. Had to reorder my car through a Lotus Centre/dealer.

I was given promises about price and my place in the order queue, but I'm not holding out much hope.


re: Bell & Covill dropping sales. Oakmere, another longstanding Lotus dealer also gave up sales earlier this year. They are also still a service centre.

I finally cancelled after being told it wouldn’t be coming until after the April 2025 VED rise, so that would be a cost I’d have to pay. I’ve really tried to stay with it but Lotus’s decision is now costing me money and not just time.

 

[donskibeat]

Let's hope they improve the quality of the paint work then...

 

[Speedy Emira]

Well that's weird, and V bad. Customer service eh!

Bell & Colvill are well pissed off with the whole sales thing with Lotus (oldest Lotus dealer in the world). They've just ditched the sales contract with Lotus, only Spares / Service now.

I don't blame them because it must be a nightmare being a dealer compared to a mainstream manufacturer like VW or Ford. There is so much conflicting information and the dealers state that is what they have been told.

One dealer said the V6 is coming back to the UK, another said it will never come back and a third said it may depending on the next emissions regs coming out for Europe. I wouldn't hold my breath on anything because it is bad enough being in the UK just waiting for spares.

Not a good sign when Bell & Colvill pulls out.

 

[Beardedbradley]

How bad is the waiting for spares?

 

[VL3X]

Full details and pics here:

Lotus launches exclusive race-inspired Emira Limited series. - Lotus Cars Media Site

media.lotuscars.com

 

[virtualmacho]

When do you think they will start bubblIng ?

 

[Foxy87]

Couldnt read through just yet but is it only the 2.0?

 

[EspritGuy]

Couldnt read through just yet but is it only the 2.0?

It is stated it's only the 4 cylinder; worse, UK is not on the select list.
Therefore somewhat of a yawn.
Prelude to Chapman Bespoke program. Add likeness and...
Hope Forum members at least score them and post photos here.

 

[cyanmauve]

Full detials and pics here:

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Lotus launches exclusive race-inspired Emira Limited series. - Lotus Cars Media Site

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That’s disappointing. It’s literally a sticker and badge job.

They couldn’t be bothered to even match the colors. Dark Verdant green on the Emira is nothing like the BRG Type 25.

The other cars aren’t any better.

Disappointing.

 

[Lotustoronto]

What a poor effort..... Paint colors are not matching the livery's they represent. This feels like they built to many i4's and slapped some stickers on them to move the units. Although, pricing doesn't seem to be far off a normal Emira i4 in Europe. So I guess in that respect it would be a good purchase. I would take the type 25 or 99T.

 

[cyanmauve]

They couldn't even be bothered to do some homage wheel designs, just different wheel colors.

 

[GlobalPilot777]

What a sheit news.. so disappointing and only emire turbo :s no power increase nothing. I let X design a few cars.. the free software does a better job they what they did!

And someone saw a krypton green in the factory!? I was hoping to see that

 

[OppositeLock]

Aww, bummer. I was hoping for some better factory seat options, in the hopes I could retrofit them into mine.

 

[VL3X]

What a sheit news.. so disappointing and only emire turbo :s no power increase nothing. I let X design a few cars.. the free software does a better job they what they did!

And someone saw a krypton green in the factory!? I was hoping to see that

What software did you use?

 

[GlobalPilot777]

What software did you use?

X has a new feature

 

[Tomwa]

Aww, bummer. I was hoping for some better factory seat options, in the hopes I could retrofit them into mine.

Given the limited production of 12 units I would guess sourcing those 'better seats' would be far more expensive than it would be worth.

 

[Six Speed Stephen]

What a sheit news.. so disappointing and only emire turbo :s no power increase nothing. I let X design a few cars.. the free software does a better job they what they did!

And someone saw a krypton green in the factory!? I was hoping to see that

The roof scoop goes hard!!

 

[JonFuller]

Full details and pics here:

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Lotus launches exclusive race-inspired Emira Limited series. - Lotus Cars Media Site

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Pretty underwhelming. Think I would pass.