en.Wedoany.com Reported - British sports car manufacturer Lotus has begun testing its first model, the Emira, in Brazil. The two-seater sports car has already been spotted by local media @placaverde. The Emira is currently regarded as the model closest to the original vision of brand founder Colin Chapman, emphasizing a balance between weight and power, as well as driver-car communication. The new car is expected to officially arrive in the coming months.
In addition to the Emira, Lotus also plans to launch hybrid and electric models in Brazil. The brand's official website is already online and accessible. Clemente Faria Junior, the brand executive responsible for importing the models, stated that the goal is "to bring the entire product line and future new releases here, and offer the versions best suited for the Brazilian luxury automotive segment, along with customization options." Clemente Faria Junior also leads the Bamaq Group, whose business involves heavy vehicles such as New Holland, as well as dealerships for brands like Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, and China's GWM, and also has a strong presence in the consortium sector.
The current Lotus product line consists of four models: the Eletre SUV (always electrified, available as pure electric or plug-in hybrid), the Emeya sedan (based on the same platform and using an electric system), the aforementioned Emira, and the Evija hypercar.
Emira Technical Details
As the successor to the iconic Evora, the Emira debuted in 2021, continuing Lotus's sports car tradition since its founding in 1952. The entry-level version is powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine mated to an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission, producing a maximum power of 400 hp and a peak torque of 48.9 kgm. It accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 4.9 seconds and has a top speed of 291 km/h. The high-spec version features a 3.5-liter V6 engine, also with a maximum power of around 400 hp and torque of 43.8 kgm, available with either an automatic or a 6-speed manual transmission, in SE and SE Racing Line configurations. Although the Emira is currently the product closest to the brand's classic models, its weight has increased to around 1,400 kg — by comparison, the early Elise never exceeded 1,000 kg.
However, the Emira is still much lighter than the electric Eletre and Emeya models, and it always features a two-seat, mid-rear engine layout with extremely low ground clearance, maintaining a sports car philosophy focused on driving.
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