This Is How Lotus Gave Us the Ultimate Emira With the 420 Sport

Lotus has unveiled the Emira 420 Sport, a lighter, more powerful variant of its mid‑engine sports car that sits at the top of the lineup while contrasting with the heavier Eletre SUV. The 420 Sport uses an upgraded AMG 2.0‑liter turbocharged engine delivering 414 horsepower and 369 lb‑ft of torque, with a 0-62 mph in 3.9 seconds and a top speed of 186 mph. Weight is trimmed to about 3,153 pounds, aided by the Lightweight Handling Pack that shaves around 55 pounds versus the next model and adds 55 pounds of downforce for handling grip. A removable tinted glass roof and a slightly lower ride height of 5 mm further sharpen handling.

The Emira 420 Sport starts at $122,900, with a $16,000 optional premium. Lotus also signals future powertrain plans, including a turbocharged V6 from Horse, a Geely-Renault joint venture, to give the company greater control over engines. It competes in a tightening segment against the Porsche Cayman/Boxster and Alpine A110, remaining one of the few mid‑engine sports cars on sale. The company hints at further aerodynamic and chassis updates as it refines the balance of lightness and speed.