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I’ve mentioned it elsewhere, the GT or S version of the V6 Emira is likely to be the Final Edition before the Toyota engine fails to comply with new EU emissions regulations in 2025/26.
Lotus have hinted at this several times, including Matt Windle at Goodwood last year, and so EVO aren’t just creating a rumour.
In theory the engine may still comply in the US and other markets, but with the largest market gone, an EV sportscar needing build capacity at Hethel from 2025 and a plan to use the i4 as the power-step platform I think the V6 run will end in 2024-25.
While 430hp might not seem like a big increase, I suspect they’ll also save loads of weight and have lovely carbon seats, panels and roof. Expect a much lighter wallet too!
Lotus have hinted at this several times, including Matt Windle at Goodwood last year, and so EVO aren’t just creating a rumour.
In theory the engine may still comply in the US and other markets, but with the largest market gone, an EV sportscar needing build capacity at Hethel from 2025 and a plan to use the i4 as the power-step platform I think the V6 run will end in 2024-25.
While 430hp might not seem like a big increase, I suspect they’ll also save loads of weight and have lovely carbon seats, panels and roof. Expect a much lighter wallet too!