Discounted stock Emiras...

[bus_ter]

EVO have published their news story on the new Emira.
It looks more promising. Talks of a DCT and several special editions of the old Emira before being discontinued (with no doubt silly prices).

https://www.evo.co.uk/lotus/emira/207436/lotus-axe...

[croyde]

I'd hope that it's a mild hybrid not full hybrid. Apparently (According to Autocar) the V6 can be used as both types.

[bcr5784]

If Evo are to be believed the Emira won't be a hybrid at all - I can't see it having either side of 1000hP that the hybrid options can offer. As an option offering more performance than other £100k (or so) offerings it should have considerable appeal - as a Ferrari/McLaren competitor I doubt...

[jamesgareth]

bcr5784 said:

If Evo are to be believed the Emira won't be a hybrid at all - I can't see it having either side of 1000hP that the hybrid options can offer. As an option offering more performance than other £100k (or so) offerings it should have considerable appeal - as a Ferrari/McLaren competitor I doubt...

Reading both articles it's a bit confusing - some paragraphs seem to suggest they'll just use the V6 twin turbo ICE bit to power the thing and others that it could be a mild or full hybrid. Though in another place it seems to suggest that the ICE engine in question has an electric motor within it - as in you can't just have the ICE bit.

[Tarby]

If every ICE version is going to be hobbled with a battery* going forward that should resolve the residuals question quite nicely for existing owners

• non startup battery for the irritants

Edited by Tarby on Wednesday 20th May 01:30

[LB14]

I no longer have skin in the game as I've sold my V6 now, but prices very much look like they have settled/firmed up.

For any prospective buyers, they are a great car - mine was brilliant on Euro trips and as an everyday car, and I'd always find an excuse to take it out on the local country roads.

I can't speak for the AMG engine, but the V6 with the 3rd cat delete and valve controller sounded absolutely epic through the rev range.

[highway]

Shame that redline isn’t 500rpm higher.