Lotus Emira first generation
The Lotus Emira first generation (since 2022): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 10 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
Model codes: Type 131
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||
| Length | 4,210–4,410 mm RDW | – | 4,412 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm RDW | – | 1,895 mm |
| Height | 1,240 mm RDW | – | 1,224 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,570 mm RDW | – | 2,573 mm |
| Front track | 1,624 mm ASTRA | – | – |
| Rear track | 1,610 mm ASTRA | – | – |
| Weights and towing | |||
| Kerb weight | 1,430–1,475 kg RDW | – | 1,405–1,487 kg |
| Mass in running order | 1,530–1,575 kg RDW | – | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,745–1,770 kg RDW | – | – |
| Seats and space | |||
| Seats | 2 RDW | – | – |
| Doors | 2 RDW | – | – |
| Boot space | – | – | 140–208 L |
| Luggage space (EPA) | – | 142 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | – | 1,388 L EPA | – |
| Performance | |||
| Top speed | 275–291 km/h RDW | – | 275–300 km/h |
| Torque | 420–480 Nm ASTRA | – | 420–500 Nm |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 235/35R20, 245/35R20, 285/30R20, 295/30R20
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia (en, de, fr, ja, es), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), US EPA fuel economy data. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
1 complaint for model years 2024–2024.
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 10 versions of the Lotus Emira first generation
European Union 3 versions
New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ | EU registrations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–2025 | 2.0 L | 268 kW (364 PS) | Petrol | 9.2 L/100 km WLTP | 208 g/km | 540 |
| 2022–2025 | 3.5 L | 298 kW (405 PS) | Petrol | 11.1–11.3 L/100 km WLTP | 258 g/km | 714 |
| 2025 | 2.0 L | 298 kW (405 PS) | Petrol | 9.2 L/100 km WLTP | 208 g/km | 36 |
United Kingdom 4 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026Turbo | 2.0 L | 268 kW (364 PS) | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | 9.2 L/100 km WLTP | 209 g/km |
| 2026Turbo SE · Turbo SE Racing Line | 2.0 L | 298 kW (405 PS) | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | 9.2 L/100 km WLTP | 209 g/km |
| 2026V6 SE Auto · V6 SE Auto Racing Line | 3.5 L | 298 kW (405 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 11.4 L/100 km WLTP | 258 g/km |
| 2026V6 SE · V6 SE Racing Line | 3.5 L | 298 kW (405 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 11.4 L/100 km WLTP | 258 g/km |
United States 3 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026–2027SIDI & PFI | 2.0 L | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 260 g/km |
| 2024–2025 | 3.5 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 286 g/km |
| 2024–2025 | 3.5 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 257 g/km |
Similar models from other brands
Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.