The Latest Lotus Emira Marks the End of Traditional Fuel Engines

Prior to bidding farewell to traditional fuel engines, Lotus intends to introduce one more sports car with a combustion engine. Formerly referred to as the Type 131, this vehicle now bears the name Emira. 

With a pronunciation of “E-meer-a,” the company has divulged minimal details about this vehicle. However, in addition to revealing its name, Lotus has provided a hint that the Emira will operate solely on a combustion engine.

Details about the specific engine remain undisclosed, but Lotus assures that buyers will have a “range of combustion engines” to choose from. In the past, Lotus has incorporated engines from various manufacturers, so the exact engine source remains a mystery. Speculatively, considering Lotus’s mention of a “dynamic new powertrain collaboration,” at least one of the engines may deviate from its traditional supplier, Toyota.

Lotus informs that “Emira” denotes a leader in several ancient languages. This nomenclature aligns well with Lotus’s existing models like Evija and Evora, sharing the common E-to-A pattern.

Although only limited visual clues are available presently, Lotus hints that the Emira will bear a strong resemblance to the Evija, promising an intriguing design. The official unveiling is scheduled for July 6 at the company’s Hethel headquarters in Norfolk. Subsequently, the car will be showcased in action at the Goodwood Festival of Speed from July 8 to 11.

For now, we can only eagerly anticipate further information amidst these cryptic teasers. 

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