Lotus Emira GT4 Race Car Debuts With Toyota Power, $205,000 Price Tag

[kobayashiGT]

Following an announcement from two days ago, Lotus today unveils the race-ready version of the Emira sports car. The Emira GT4 debuts at the Hethel test track performing a dynamic demonstration of its capabilities around the circuit. Accompanying the new GT4 race car at the event is the Lotus Type 30 produced in 1965 and powered by a Ford-sourced 4.7-liter V8 engine.

Its modern successor, however, relies on a 3.5-liter V6 engine from Toyota, which in this application delivers a peak output of 400 horsepower at 7,200 rpm. The power reaches the rear wheels through an Xtrac six-speed sequential gearbox with paddle-shift actuation and a limited-slip differential. Braking power is provided by a competition specification brake system using an adjustable Bosch ABS module. 

The Emira GT4 rides on 18-inch wheels with Pirelli GT4 tires. The suspension uses a double-wishbone layout for both axles and two-way adjustable Ohlins dampers. Front and rear anti-roll bars stabilize the car in corners, while an FIA-homologated six-point roll cage ensures the cabin remains a safe place even in an event of a crash. Last but not least, the entire car sits on an extruded and bonded aluminum chassis with composite body panels, helping keep the weight low at 2,866 pounds (1,300 kilograms) without fluids. 

The Emira GT4 debuts as the first model from the Lotus Advanced Performance division, which was launched as the motorsport and experimental arm of Lotus earlier this year. The release of its new race car, the automaker believes, will help Lotus transform from “a UK sports car company to a global performance car business and brand.” The marque first announced its plans to enter the GT4 segment last September, when it also opened the order books for the new Emira GT4. The car has already sold out for the first year of production.

Customers interested in buying an Emira GT4 will obviously have to wait, though we know its starting price is £165,000, roughly $205,000 with the current exchange rates. This figure may vary depending on the exact specification but regardless of that, each example is hand-built in the UK in collaboration with Lotus and RML Group.

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[Fitvip]

Imho, it will look nicer without the black wing. One of the better looking Lotuses. 

It is beyond my reach. It is for the eye only.😊

[Watwheels]

By the time it reaches here it should be easily cost over 1 million bucks. But there's a 2.0ltr AMG Merc(found n the A45) engine following this V6? Newly revise ARF is omv x 2.2 for cars' omv above $80K.

Cant find any V6 engine pics. How the Lotus tuned the old US Camry V6(it is a Toyota 2GR series engine) into a 400hp@7200rpm machine? Must be a high revving V6.

Link of engine spec https://www.lotuscars.com/en-US/emira-gt4/

Engine specification Lotus-tuned 3.5 ltr Toyota 2GR V6 with dry sump lubrication. The dry weight of the car is 1300kg.

 

Link on Toyota 2GR series https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_GR_engine

It came from a 2011–2017 US Toyota Camry (GSV50) engine. "Lotus tuned engine management" means using their ecu with the same engine spec as the Evora 400. A supercharged toyota V6.

 

 

Edited May 6, 2022 by Watwheels

[kobayashiGT]

3 hours ago, Watwheels said:

By the time it reaches here it should be easily cost over 1 million bucks. But there's a 2.0ltr AMG Merc(found n the A45) engine following this V6? Newly revise ARF is omv x 2.2 for cars' omv above $80K.

Cant find any V6 engine pics. How the Lotus tuned the old US Camry V6(it is a Toyota 2GR series engine) into a 400hp@7200rpm machine? Must be a high revving V6.

Link of engine spec https://www.lotuscars.com/en-US/emira-gt4/

Engine specification Lotus-tuned 3.5 ltr Toyota 2GR V6 with dry sump lubrication. The dry weight of the car is 1300kg.

 

Link on Toyota 2GR series https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_GR_engine

It came from a 2011–2017 US Toyota Camry (GSV50) engine. "Lotus tuned engine management" means using their ecu with the same engine spec as the Evora 400. A supercharged toyota V6.

 

 

I tot i cannot afford Mclaren, I can afford a Lotus.

 

Haix. I go opp and buy lotus soup and drink baz. 😂

[Sdf4786k]

1 hour ago, kobayashiGT said:

I tot i cannot afford Mclaren, I can afford a Lotus.

 

Haix. I go opp and buy lotus soup and drink baz. 😂

Go buy proton Wira with lotus tuned decal on the rear quarter window .. 

 

[kobayashiGT]

9 minutes ago, Sdf4786k said:

Go buy proton Wira with lotus tuned decal on the rear quarter window .. 

 

Have one wor.

Should I. . .

[Stratovarius]

3 hours ago, kobayashiGT said:

I tot i cannot afford Mclaren, I can afford a Lotus.

 

Haix. I go opp and buy lotus soup and drink baz. 😂

Elise S is pretty affordable (in Sg context). 😂

So far i still think the elise is the nicest looking lotus around. 

[Sdf4786k]

1 hour ago, Stratovarius said:

Elise S is pretty affordable (in Sg context). 😂

So far i still think the elise is the nicest looking lotus around. 

that a Toyota wish engine .. 

but like all engines, to put into context, some mentioned it’s a slight change to the cam cover n is closer to a mr-S or a celica 1.8 … and hence in some markets, there’s a K20A engine swap 

the 2.5 evora engine is not too bad. Just that to make it more road tax friendly, there’s a AMG A45. The less hotter version of A45s.

Edited May 6, 2022 by Sdf4786k

[Stratovarius]

17 minutes ago, Sdf4786k said:

that a Toyota wish engine .. 

but like all engines, to put into context, some mentioned it’s a slight change to the cam cover n is closer to a mr-S or a celica 1.8 … and hence in some markets, there’s a K20A engine swap 

the 2.5 evora engine is not too bad. Just that to make it more road tax friendly, there’s a AMG A45. The less hotter version of A45s.

The engine is def not the same as the one in wish even though the engine is the same model. It's also more agressive than the one in mr2. Higher performance comes with a SC as well. It's a very fun track toy. Light and agile.

Evora looks is just too sleak for me. 

[inlinesix]

3 hours ago, Sdf4786k said:

that a Toyota wish engine .. 

but like all engines, to put into context, some mentioned it’s a slight change to the cam cover n is closer to a mr-S or a celica 1.8 … and hence in some markets, there’s a K20A engine swap 

the 2.5 evora engine is not too bad. Just that to make it more road tax friendly, there’s a AMG A45. The less hotter version of A45s.

 

2 hours ago, Stratovarius said:

The engine is def not the same as the one in wish even though the engine is the same model. It's also more agressive than the one in mr2. Higher performance comes with a SC as well. It's a very fun track toy. Light and agile.

Evora looks is just too sleak for me. 

Last Gen Celica has 2 version:

SS1: Same as Wish

SS2: This 1 I think Yamaha-tuned VVTL-i

[ER-3682]

Chey,i thought selling S$205,000 with COE in Singapore,i nearly took out my Cheque Book & buy 1.