The Lotus Emira GT4 is ready to be delivered to its customers

Unveiled in 2022 at the Lotus factory in Hethel, the Emira GT4 is no longer a concept and has just completed a year of development. The task was carried out in collaboration with the RML racing structure seen in the past in GT and 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Over time, new improvements have been added to the list of modifications compared to the production model, with promised power 10% higher than expected, at 455 horsepower. Let's temper this figure which does not include the passage of the BoP (Balance of Performance). Other tricks were incorporated along the way, including gearbox, aerodynamics, braking, suspension and cooling. The whole purpose of doing development ultimately…

The Lotus Emira GT4 will debut in competition this summer. @Lotus

The Emira replaces the Evora in Lotus' GT4 catalog, and its smaller size could complicate its life on circuits that are inherently very fast with long curves, but help it on the turnstiles. Its price – in dollars for export – is set at 179 dollars (000 euros) excluding taxes and delivery. The first orders will be honored before summer.

Finally, let's remember that Lotus is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. Happy Birthday!

TECHNICAL SHEET
Engine: 6 liter V3.5 compressed
Power: 455 hp (before BOP)
Torque: 500 Nm (before BOP)
Maximum speed: 7000 rpm
Transmission: 6-speed sequential Hewland
Tank: FIA FT3 96 liters (before BOP)
Suspensions: Front/rear double wishbones, Öhlins spring-shock absorber combinations, anti-roll bars
Braking: ABS
Tires: Pirelli 265/645×18 (front) and 305/660×18 (rear)
Dimensions: Length 4 mm / height 410 mm / Tracks 1 mm
Weight: 1360 kg (before BOP)

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