Lotus Emira GT4 Race car debuts with Toyota Power and a $205,000 price tag

The first year of production has seen the vehicle sell out.

Lotus today unveiled the race-ready Emira sports car, following an announcement made two days ago. The Emira GT4 makes its debut at the Hethel track, where it will perform a dynamic demonstration of how it can handle the circuit. The Lotus Type 30, a 1965 Lotus Type 30 race car, will be accompanied by the Ford-sourced 4.7-liter V8 motor. The modern version of the engine is a 3.5-liter V6. Toyota This application uses the, which produces a maximum output of 400 horsepower at 7,200 RPM. An Xtrac six speed sequential gearbox with paddle shift actuation and a limited slip differential delivers the power to the rear wheels. A competition-spec brake system with an adjustable Bosch ABS module provides the necessary brake power. The Emira GT4 is mounted on 18-inch wheels and Pirelli GT4 tires. Double-wishbone suspension is used for both axles. There are also two-way adjustable Ohlins dampers. The car is stabilized in corners by front and rear anti-roll bars. A six-point, FIA-homologated roll cage keeps the cabin safe in the event of a crash. The car is supported by a bonded extruded aluminum chassis and composite body panels. This helps to keep its weight at 2,866 pounds (1.300 kilograms).

Lotus Emira GT4 Race car debuts with Toyota Power and a $205,000 price tag

Lotus Emira GT4 Race car debuts with Toyota Power and a $205,000 price tag

Lotus Emira GT4 Race car debuts with Toyota Power and a $205,000 price tag
The Lotus Advanced Performance division launched the Emira GT4 as its first model. It was established earlier this year as the motorsport and experimental arm. Lotus believes that the release of its new racecar will allow it to transform itself from a UK sports car manufacturer to a global performance vehicle brand and business. Lotus first announced plans to enter the GT4 market last September. It also opened orders for the new Emira GT4. Already, the car is sold out in its first year of production. Customers who are interested in purchasing an Emira GT4 must wait. We know that the starting price of the vehicle is PS165,000. This amounts to roughly $205,000 at current exchange rates. The exact specifications may change, but each Emira GT4 is hand-built in the UK by Lotus in collaboration with RML Group.