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Breaking News: Lotus Emira Cleared for US Sales After Nearly Three Year Wait

Breaking News: Lotus Emira Cleared for US Sales After Nearly Three Year Wait
March 7, 2024 - Read FAQs About This Article
Lotus Emira Cleared for US Sales

After nearly three years since its debut in July 2021, Lotus enthusiasts in the US can rejoice as the Emira is finally approved for deliveries, following certification from the California Air Resources Board (CARB). The long-awaited CARB approval allows Lotus dealers to commence sales and deliver the Emira to eager customers across the 14 CARB-rule states.

The Emira V-6 model boasts a familiar 3.5-liter Toyota V-6 engine, now supercharged to churn out an impressive 400 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque. Despite facing delays not only due to emissions concerns but also production challenges amid the pandemic, Lotus aficionados who reserved the Emira in 2021 will soon get to experience its power and performance firsthand.

Exciting Future for the Emira

In addition to the V-6 variant, Lotus plans to introduce a four-cylinder Emira model equipped with a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine sourced from Mercedes-AMG. While slightly less powerful at 360 horsepower, this model features an eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox, hinting at an exciting evolution for the Emira lineup as it transitions from the Toyota V-6 to a purely four-cylinder offering.

Frequently Asked Questions

After nearly three years since its debut in July 2021, the Lotus Emira is finally approved for deliveries in the US, following certification from the California Air Resources Board (CARB).

Delays were caused by emissions concerns and production challenges amid the pandemic, but the CARB approval now allows Lotus dealers to commence sales and deliver the Emira to customers across CARB-rule states.

The Emira V-6 model is powered by a 3.5-liter Toyota V-6 engine, supercharged to produce an impressive 400 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque.

Lotus plans to introduce a four-cylinder Emira model with a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine sourced from Mercedes-AMG. This model will have 360 horsepower and feature an eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox.

The production challenges amid the pandemic, along with emissions concerns, led to delays in delivering the Lotus Emira to American customers. However, with CARB approval, deliveries can now commence.
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