Emira Review Index [V6 FE]

Hedge · Jun 15, 2022

emiraspain said:
I know we can but I don’t think we should, realistically compare the emira with used cars just as the price point matches.
And I can’t see how we can relitically compare a 4 cylinder Japanese sports car with this version and it’s V6

I know all these cars in their own rights are good, some maybe great, but they are not fair or worthwhile comparisons in my mind. Why?
Well a 5-10 year old car does not come with a warranty for one. An Aston’s parts department makes more money than bill gates does. A v12 to a v6 is not for me a comparison and the emira does not compete with any of these cars imo and certainly lotus does not set out to make it so.

I believe the only like for likes are the ever loved and hated cayman, and the never mentioned jaguar F type.

I don’t see anything else apples for apples. An alpine is a v4 that sounds as cheap as it feels inside and looks on the outside. It competes more with an Elise or exige not an emira, although maybe maybe for the amg but with the sound and power it doesn’t compete much there either.

If we go looking at all second hand cars then my 911 from 1980 v6. Lighter and less power but good sound and handling also competes but it really doesn’t.

Not to be down on the whole comparison thing and everyone’s mind works In Different ways when they think about spending this money on a new car, but this doesn’t. Make them competitors in reality.

We could as I say go get a lancía Fulvia zagata whixh sounds great etc and say it has lower running costs and what have you, but all that’s never ending and not helpful
Ufff I’m grumpy today

That’s fair enough. As you say, not apples for apples. My line of thinking is that £80,000 does bring some very interesting cars into range.

Mickle · Jun 15, 2022

Carfection said their Emira review will likely be out early next week. Looking forward to that one!

I asked them during the premiere of their Artura review, Top Gear on Sunday too, nice having a steady stream of reviews & content now

DJS · Jun 15, 2022

Hedge said:
It’s all relative, I suppose. Performance is in another universe to the Emira. Imagine if it was this weight but same power as the 570…

Won’t comment on the rest of the review

If he is having a dig at the McLaren that will do for me say no more ;-D

Eagle7 · Jun 15, 2022

I'm really curious as to why we haven't seen anything from Shmee. Not that I'm a big fan of his or anything, but I would have thought his review would have been one of the first out there.

emiraspain · Jun 15, 2022

Hedge said:
That’s fair enough. As you say, not apples for apples. My line of thinking is that £80,000 does bring some very interesting cars into range.

yes it does, but where does it end.. hah
its like we are going on holiday this year to france...... oh, but for the price of the cottage we could have a 5* hotel in Bali...

Hedge · Jun 15, 2022

Eagle7 said:
I'm really curious as to why we haven't seen anything from Shmee. Not that I'm a big fan of his or anything, but I would have thought his review would have been one of the first out there.

And he had the yellow car for a while, didn’t he? So we know he had a car…mind you he is very busy and prolific with Hypercars and whatnot usually, so maybe just in the queue for him.

xen · Jun 15, 2022

freefall_junkie said:
Interesting too that Evo weighed the GT4 at 1460kg and it never comes in for the same criticism as the Emira for excess weight. When Lotus do a GT version of the Emira (carbon roof, tailgate, bucket seats, lithium battery, less sound deadening etc) it is likely to be a good chunk lighter than the GT4. No doubt Evo will still be worshipping at the alter of the almighty Porsche

Because it’s a Lotus and they’ve espoused the benefits of lightweight - until it didn’t suit them anymore.

The GT Emira will end up being what the Emira, as a purists car, should have always been and I’ll certainly be trading mine in once it’s available.

emiraspain · Jun 15, 2022

xen said:
Because it’s a Lotus and they’ve espoused the benefits of lightweight - until it didn’t suit them anymore.

The GT Emira will end up being what the Emira, as a purists car, should have always been and I’ll certainly be trading mine in once it’s available.

yes you probably wont be the only one..... but will it be worth the 30//40 k extra, for those that dont have an excess of cash. It will also no doubt have a spoiler and I dont think that design works with one.... from what I have seen

TomE · Jun 15, 2022

Eagle7 said:
I'm really curious as to why we haven't seen anything from Shmee. Not that I'm a big fan of his or anything, but I would have thought his review would have been one of the first out there.

I don't follow him but didn't he say in his Emira sneak peak review that he was going to the US or something? So maybe he missed the 2 weeks when the press cars were on rotation. Or perhaps Lotus told him he can have one "soon"?

DaaS · Jun 15, 2022

TomE said:
I don't follow him but didn't he say in his Emira sneak peak review that he was going to the US or something? So maybe he missed the 2 weeks when the press cars were on rotation. Or perhaps Lotus told him he can have one "soon"?

Could be delayed because he was doing Gumball 3000.

Leonard · Jun 15, 2022

emiraspain said:
yes you probably wont be the only one..... but will it be worth the 30//40 k extra, for those that dont have an excess of cash. It will also no doubt have a spoiler and I dont think that design works with one.... from what I have seen

By 2024/25 everyone will be saying that it's too slow and too expensive.
They were saying the same about the Evora GT430 2 years ago so can't see anything changing in the future! Anything over 100k and you just buy a GT3 or a myriad of other cars. If I recall the Evora GT430 Sport was circa £135k....
Why I was hoping the Emira would at least have had options to make it lighter/faster. Hopefully these may come, if they don't I think Lotus is missing a trick aftermarket as plenty of 3rd parties will fill the gap!

Leonard · Jun 15, 2022

TomE said:
I don't follow him but didn't he say in his Emira sneak peak review that he was going to the US or something? So maybe he missed the 2 weeks when the press cars were on rotation. Or perhaps Lotus told him he can have one "soon"?

I think we all know there will be a few influencers that will probably get their late order cars at the same time dealers are getting demo cars. No hate here tho is what it is

Tonyshepp · Jun 15, 2022

Leonard said:
I think we all know there will be a few influencers that will probably get their late order cars at the same time dealers are getting demo cars. No hate here tho is what it is

They need the influencers to mitigate some of the bad reviews..

Dabjbr · Jun 15, 2022

TomE said:
I don't follow him but didn't he say in his Emira sneak peak review that he was going to the US or something? So maybe he missed the 2 weeks when the press cars were on rotation. Or perhaps Lotus told him he can have one "soon"?

I believe he (with many others) attended a big event at Laguna Seca this week. He'll probably post something soon when he returns home.

I'm not a huge Schmee fan either but I do want more Emira content!

EspritGuy · Jun 15, 2022

Cachaco131 said:
I had dinner with Jethro and he said he was kidding just to see the reaction of forum members. Then Harry invited me to his garage and we had a James' Gin.

Car and Driver review.

digilotus said:
For those looking for the latest Emira reviews scheduled to be released today, I've self-volunteered to maintain a quick reference index here.
Please let me know of any missing articles and I'll update accordingly.

Reviewer Type Direct Link
Edmunds Article

New Lotus Emira Is Worth the Wait | Edmunds

The 2022 Lotus Emira, powered by a supercharged 3.5-liter V6, is both the end and the beginning of an era as the automaker transitions to a world of fully electrified supercars and crossovers.

www.edmunds.com

Harry's Garage (Harry Metcalfe) Video Review

Harry drives the Sports and Tour suspension back to back on the same road and shares his thoughts.
Schmee150 (Tim Burton) Video Review <youtube> None yet released.
Carwow (Mat Watson) Video Review

Lotus Emira review - and my BANNED test!

Looking to sell your car? Then you've come to the right place. carwow is the free, easy way to change your car online. Check it out here: https://bit.ly/Buy-...

www.youtube.com

TopGear Article

The big sportscar test: Lotus Emira vs Porsche Cayman vs Alpine A110

www.topgear.com

AutoTrader (Rory Reid) Video Review

NEW Lotus Emira: The Last REAL Lotus? | 4K

Rory reviews the new Lotus Emira, Lotus' last ever petrol sports car. Soon the company will transition to electric cars, but for this last hurrah the Emira p...

www.youtube.com

Evo Article and Video Review

2023 Lotus Emira review – strong showing for Porsche Cayman GTS rival | Evo

The first new Lotus for a generation, and the last to be petrol powered, shows great promise but needs some polish

www.evo.co.uk

CAR Article and Video Review

Lotus Emira (2023) review: new 2.0-litre engine driven

The brand new Lotus Emira, tested on road and track by CAR magazine.

www.carmagazine.co.uk

Lotus Emira vs Cayman 718 GTS vs Alpine 110s

Autocar Article and Video Review

Lotus Emira V6 First Edition 2022 UK first drive | Autocar

Most important Lotus in decades heralds a new era and sees out an old one, being the firm's last petrol sports car

www.autocar.co.uk

Pistonheads Article

2022 Lotus Emira | PH Review

The Emira is one step closer to production-ready. And the good news (mostly) keeps coming

www.pistonheads.com

KHTV Video Review
The Drive Article

2023 Lotus Emira First Drive Review: Lotus Grows Up, and Just in Time

The Lotus Emira is the last of its kind, the final gas-powered car from the legendary company. And what a thrilling sendoff it is.

www.thedrive.com

AutoExpress Article

New Lotus Emira V6 First Edition review | Auto Express

We hit road and track in the new Lotus Emira - the model that redefines the brand as a sports car maker

www.autoexpress.co.uk

Pictures:

New Lotus Emira 2022 review - pictures | Auto Express

Pictures of the new Lotus Emira

www.autoexpress.co.uk

WhichCar Article

2022 Lotus Emira review: V6 First Edition, international launch

Lotus wants to compete with daily-driver premium sportscars like the Cayman and its new Emira V6 First Edition is a big step in the right direction

www.whichcar.com.au

CarBuyer Article

Lotus Emira coupe review | Carbuyer

“The Emira marks a big step on in terms of design and quality for Lotus, and it’s great to drive”

www.carbuyer.co.uk

Hagerty Article

Lotus Emira first drive review: Will the fab four become the famous five? | Hagerty UK

Is the Emira good enough to turn the fab four – Elite, Elan, Esprit, Elise – into the famous five? Read Andrew Frankel's review to find out.

www.hagerty.co.uk

Road and Track Article

The 2023 Emira Is an All-Time High For Lotus

The Emira comes from a bygone era.

www.roadandtrack.com

Goodwood Article

First Drive: Lotus Emira 2022 Review | GRR

The Emira is the final combustion-engined Lotus, and it might finally be a match for the Porsche Cayman...

www.goodwood.com

The Intercooler Podcast Reasonably good post-embargo Emira discussion on The Intercooler.

Apple Podcasts Web Embed

embed.podcasts.apple.com

Motortrend Article

2023 Lotus Emira First Drive Review: The Porsche Substitute

Don’t want a Porsche Cayman? Try this.

www.motortrend.com

Drive Article

2022 Lotus Emira review: International first drive

With a reborn and reinvigorated Lotus looking to a new and very different future, is the Emira the first excuse-free Lotus?

www.drive.com.au

AFR Article

Lotus takes on Porsche with its $185,000 Emira

This is a street car for buyers who appreciate luxury and great looks – although with a claimed top speed of 290km/h, it’s no slouch on the racetrack.

www.afr.com

Parkers Article

Lotus Emira Review (2024)

Lotus Emira (2024) in-depth review. Read our experts' views on the engine, practicality, running costs, overall performance and more.

www.parkers.co.uk

CarExpert Article

2023 Lotus Emira review: First drive

We drive the last Lotus without electrification around Mount Panorama to see if it's a worthy contender to the Porsche 718 Cayman.

www.carexpert.com.au

Caffeine & Machine Article

Caffeine & Machine

Hitting the Alps in the summer, chasing the #cultofmachine in the brand spanking new Lotus Emira. Soul food at its best, delivered in spades across the myriad of special alpine roads littering the...

www.facebook.com

Photos on Instagram:

Caffeine&Machine on Instagram: "Hitting the Alps in the summer, chasing the #cultofmachine in the brand spanking new Lotus Emira. Soul food at its best, delivered in spades across the myriad of special alpine roads littering the region. It would be

1,055 likes, 8 comments - caffeineandmachine on June 13, 2022: "Hitting the Alps in the summer, chasing the #cultofmachine in the brand spanking new Lotus Emira. Soul food at its best, delivered in spades across the myriad of special alpine roads littering the region. It would be so easy to...

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The Sunday Times Driving Article

Lotus Emira V6 2022 on-track review: Lotus's last petrol car is more than significant ... it's good

This isn't going to be one of our usual reviews, because our test drive of the new Lotus Emira wasn't usual, either, having experienced just three and a half laps behind the wheel around Goodwood Motor Circuit,.

www.driving.co.uk

Admin Note:
See Car and Driver review: 2023 Emira Is a Grown-Up Lotus (caranddriver.com)
The 2023 Emira is a Grown-up Lotus.
As Lotus's final combustion-powered model and almost certainly the last that won't feature a multitude of drive-by-wire systems, the Emira is the end of an era for the brand. It definitely still drives like a Lotus. But it's everything else about the Emira that has massively improved. For all the handling brilliance that we've come to associate with Lotus's cars, their limited usability and iffy quality never made it hard to find excuses not to buy one. The Emira makes that much more difficult to do.

digilotus · Jun 15, 2022

EspritGuy said:
Car and Driver review.

Admin Note:
See Car and Driver review: 2023 Emira Is a Grown-Up Lotus (caranddriver.com)
The 2023 Emira is a Grown-up Lotus.
As Lotus's final combustion-powered model and almost certainly the last that won't feature a multitude of drive-by-wire systems, the Emira is the end of an era for the brand. It definitely still drives like a Lotus. But it's everything else about the Emira that has massively improved. For all the handling brilliance that we've come to associate with Lotus's cars, their limited usability and iffy quality never made it hard to find excuses not to buy one. The Emira makes that much more difficult to do.

Thanks @EspritGuy , I've added it to the index.

James DG · Jun 16, 2022

Review in The Sun

"EMIRA will be featured on Top Gear, 8pm, BBC1 on Sunday night. Freddie clearly liked it because a little birdie told me he ordered one on the spot".

EspritGuy · Jun 16, 2022

James DG said:
Review in The Sun

"EMIRA will be featured on Top Gear, 8pm, BBC1 on Sunday night. Freddie clearly liked it because a little birdie told me he ordered one on the spot".

Take thst, Jethro!

digilotus · Jun 16, 2022

digilotus said:
Everyone assumed that the default rev limit is 6800rpm in Tour and +200rpm therefore meant 7000rpm (max).

Perhaps the default rev limit is now 6600rpm and in Sport or Track it is 6800rpm.

#forthedebaters

I have some news to share based on recent correspondence from Lotus on the engine max RPM topic.

As we know from information shared before, the maximum engine speed on the Emira V6 is linked to drive mode. Seems that my hypothesis above was indeed correct.

In Tour driving mode, the rev limit is 6,600rpm. In Track mode with ESC Off, the engine rpm limit increases by +200rpm to 6,800rpm.

Leonard · Jun 16, 2022

digilotus said:
I have some news to share based on recent correspondence from Lotus on the engine max RPM topic.

As we know from information shared before, the maximum engine speed on the Emira V6 is linked to drive mode. Seems that my hypothesis above was indeed correct.

In Tour driving mode, the rev limit is 6,600rpm. In Track mode with ESC Off, the engine rpm limit increases by +200rpm to 6,800rpm.

I think that's even worse!
Jeez. So now my 2022 outright sportscar redlines at the same level as my 1995 V6 Corrado...
If your listening Lotus these little things make all the difference!

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