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Sensational Emira debut staged at Lotus’ historic home, significantly upgraded with new facilities and all-new sports car factory Emira ‘unboxed’ live in front of more than 300 guests Jenson Button, F1 World Champion and Lotus customer, was surprise special guest with world-exclusive first Emira test drive Global online audience of thousands included 131 Lotus ‘superfans’ who appeared live on-screen at the event Next stop for the Emira – dynamic debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed this weekend

All-new mid-engined sports car perfectly embodies ongoing transformation of iconic British sports car manufacturer Striking design, delivering exotic supercar appeal in sports car segment Inspiration from Lotus Evija hypercar clear in fluid surfaces and crisp feature lines Developed on Lotus’ recently announced Sports Car Architecture Two petrol engines available, including new-to-Lotus 2.0-litre turbocharged ‘i4’ from technical partner AMG Much-loved and characterful 3.5-litre supercharged V6 from Exige and Evora to feature as ‘First Edition’ range-topper Manual, automatic and Dual Clutch Transmission to maximise global appeal Power output from 360 to 400 hp at launch 0-62mph (0-100km/h) in less than 4.5 seconds Top speed of up to 180mph (290km/h) Target weight of 1,405kg in its lightest form Prices will start from under £60,000 (under €72,000)

Q&As with lead exterior designer Daniel Durrant and lead interior design Jon Statham Each discusses their inspiration and the challenges in creating this thrilling new Lotus sports car

“It’s exceptional and I’m a big fan” said ex-F1 champion after lapping Hethel track Jenson was a special guest at Hethel premiere of all-new Lotus sports car Emira would give a lot of supercars a run for their money” says long-time Lotus fan and customer

(Hethel, UK – 5 July 2021) – One of the most eagerly anticipated new car launches of the year will take place tomorrow as the covers come off the all-new Lotus Emira.

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(Hethel, UK – 27 April 2021) – Lotus has today confirmed the name of its eagerly anticipated all-new sports car will be EMIRA. The news was confirmed during the Driving Tomorrow global digital conference broadcast. To date it has been known only by its codename, the Lotus Type 131. Emira means ‘commander’ or ‘leader’ – highly appropriate for this new Lotus sports car The world debut of Lotus Emira will be on Tuesday 6 July

This very popular track day organised by Chris Parker will be running under the appropriate government guidelines. Track time is fully booked but spectators are welcome.

• Five new versions with enhanced specification to celebrate end of production later this year • Increases in power and performance, design upgrades and new colours

• New series sports car production confirmed for Hethel, UK • £100m+ investment into all-new manufacturing facilities • Further job creation to support increased volumes • End of production planned for Evora, Exige and Elise in 2021

Our annual May Bank Holiday track day at Castle Combe is always one of our most enjoyable events of the year. It’s a great Club Lotus day out as well as a brilliant value and safe track day exclusively for Lotus cars. Please note: You must be a member of Club Lotus in order to purchase the track driving packages