{"id":1955885,"date":"2026-05-26T14:29:24","date_gmt":"2026-05-26T11:29:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1955885"},"modified":"2026-05-26T14:29:24","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T11:29:24","slug":"lotus-emira-420-sport-revealed-added-lightness-power-and-a-removable-roof","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1955885","title":{"rendered":"Lotus Emira 420 Sport revealed: added lightness, power \u2013 and a removable roof"},"content":{"rendered":"<article class=\"articleItem\">\n<p>    {&#8220;@context&#8221;:&#8221;https:\/\/schema.org&#8221;,&#8221;@type&#8221;:&#8221;Article&#8221;,&#8221;image&#8221;:&#8221;https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263987\/010_lotus_emira_420_sport.jpg&#8221;,&#8221;mainEntityOfPage&#8221;:{&#8220;@type&#8221;:&#8221;WebPage&#8221;,&#8221;@id&#8221;:&#8221;https:\/\/www.carmagazine.co.uk\/car-news\/first-official-pictures\/lotus\/emira-420-sport\/&#8221;},&#8221;url&#8221;:&#8221;https:\/\/www.carmagazine.co.uk\/car-news\/first-official-pictures\/lotus\/emira-420-sport\/&#8221;,&#8221;author&#8221;:{&#8220;@type&#8221;:&#8221;Person&#8221;,&#8221;name&#8221;:&#8221;Aaron Hussain&#8221;,&#8221;description&#8221;:&#8221;Aaron Hussain is a Products Writer for Bauer Mediau2019s automotive hub, looking after the affiliate content side of both CAR magazine and our sister website Parkers.nnnnHe is responsible for reviewing and shortlisting products from car care to books and tools. 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class=\"title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLotus Emira 420 Sport revealed: added lightness, power \u2013 and a removable roof<\/h1>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<div class=\"hide-for-xlarge-up\">\n<div class=\"compact-author-info\">\n\tBy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carmagazine.co.uk\/author\/aaron-hussain\/\">Aaron Hussain<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"dates\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"dates__date\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPublished: Today 15:29<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"cms-content\">\n<div class=\"in-page-gallery full-width thumbnails-bullets\">\n<ul class=\"carousel\" data-orbit=\"true\" data-options=\"bullets: true; resume_on_mouseout: false; timer: false; variable_height: true; slide_number: false\">\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263987\/010_lotus_emira_420_sport.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/car-assets.bauersecure.com\/images\/1056x594\/transparent.png\" alt=\"Lotus Emira 420 Sport front quarter\" data-interchange=\"[https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263987\/480x270\/010_lotus_emira_420_sport.jpg, (default)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263987\/720x405\/010_lotus_emira_420_sport.jpg, (medium)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263987\/1056x594\/010_lotus_emira_420_sport.jpg, (large)]\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption orbit-caption\">\n<div>Lotus Emira 420 Sport front quarter<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263987\/011_lotus_emira_420_sport.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/car-assets.bauersecure.com\/images\/1056x594\/transparent.png\" alt=\"Lotus Emira 420 Sport revealed: added lightness, power \u2013 and a removable roof\" 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[https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263987\/1056x594\/012_lotus_emira_420_sport.jpg, (large)]\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263987\/013_lotus_emira_420_sport.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/car-assets.bauersecure.com\/images\/1056x594\/transparent.png\" alt=\"Lotus Emira 420 Sport revealed: added lightness, power \u2013 and a removable roof\" data-interchange=\"[https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263987\/480x270\/013_lotus_emira_420_sport.jpg, (default)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263987\/720x405\/013_lotus_emira_420_sport.jpg, (medium)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263987\/1056x594\/013_lotus_emira_420_sport.jpg, (large)]\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"articleContent\">\n<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carmagazine.co.uk\/car-reviews\/lotus\/emira\/\" title=\"View all Lotus Emira Reviews\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"info-link\"> View all Lotus Emira Reviews<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"bold-links\">\n<p><strong>\u25ba Emira sports car receives an update<br \/>\u25ba Power up to 414bhp from the AMG 4cyl<br \/>\u25ba It now has a removable top<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Lotus has revealed the Emira 420 Sport, a new and improved version of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carmagazine.co.uk\/car-reviews\/lotus\/emira-coupe\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"\/car-reviews\/lotus\/emira-coupe\/\">Emira Turbo<\/a> with a weight loss of 25kg and a bump in power.<\/p>\n<p>The 420 Sport uses the 2.0 litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine found in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carmagazine.co.uk\/car-reviews\/mercedes-benz\/amg-a45\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"\/car-reviews\/mercedes-benz\/amg-a45\/\">Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG<\/a>, developing 414bhp and 369lb ft of torque. 0-62mph takes just 3.9 seconds and it\u2019ll go onto a top speed of 186mph.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263987\/480x0\/011_lotus_emira_420_sport.jpg?scale=down\" alt class=\"wp-image-264017\" data-interchange=\"[https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263987\/480x0\/011_lotus_emira_420_sport.jpg?scale=down, (default)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263987\/720x0\/011_lotus_emira_420_sport.jpg?scale=down, (medium)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263987\/1040x0\/011_lotus_emira_420_sport.jpg?scale=down, (large)]\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"mpu-inject hide-for-medium-up\">\n<div class=\"mpu-ad advert\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"mpu-inject show-for-medium-up hide-for-xlarge-up\">\n<div class=\"mpu-ad advert\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p>The Emira 420 Sport is teamed to an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox as before. If you want a manual, you have to get the 3.5 litre V6 version (for now, before the new engines from powertrain manufacturer Horse arrive). Don\u2019t fret, though, because the 420 Sport comes with reams of handling improvements for added agility.<\/p>\n<p>This is a result of the Lightweight Handling Pack; it throws in two-way adjustable Multimatic dampers, a titanium exhaust system and plenty of carbon fibre to add up to the 25kg weight saving. It\u2019s also 5mm lower than the outgoing car with a revised suspension setup and even carbon fibre shift paddles.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263987\/480x0\/012_lotus_emira_420_sport.jpg?scale=down\" alt=\"Lotus Emira 420 Sport front right quarter\" class=\"wp-image-264018\" data-interchange=\"[https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263987\/480x0\/012_lotus_emira_420_sport.jpg?scale=down, (default)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263987\/720x0\/012_lotus_emira_420_sport.jpg?scale=down, (medium)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263987\/1040x0\/012_lotus_emira_420_sport.jpg?scale=down, (large)]\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"mpu-inject hide-for-medium-up\">\n<div class=\"mpu-ad advert\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p>Incremental improvements extend to the aero, too. Lotus says airflow to the outboard radiators is increased by 15 per cent and brake cooling is 10 per cent better than before. In case you want to know the really thorough details, exhaust valve airflow is increased by 30 per cent \u2013 allowing for a bit more poke. As well as the 25kg weight saving, the 420 Sport also generates 25kg of extra downforce over the outgoing model. Nerdy stuff.<\/p>\n<p>Our personal favourite upgrade, though? That would be the removable roof panel, which can be neatly tucked away in a bag behind the seats. It\u2019s been a while since we\u2019ve had an open-top Lotus, so, it\u2019s nice to see it make a return here. What\u2019s more, this feature is available across all Emiras \u2013 not just the 420 Sport.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mpu-inject show-for-medium-up hide-for-xlarge-up\">\n<div class=\"mpu-ad advert\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263987\/480x0\/013_lotus_emira_420_sport.jpg?scale=down\" alt=\"Lotus Emira 420 Sport right quarter rear\" class=\"wp-image-264019\" data-interchange=\"[https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263987\/480x0\/013_lotus_emira_420_sport.jpg?scale=down, (default)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263987\/720x0\/013_lotus_emira_420_sport.jpg?scale=down, (medium)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263987\/1040x0\/013_lotus_emira_420_sport.jpg?scale=down, (large)]\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"mpu-inject hide-for-medium-up\">\n<div class=\"mpu-ad advert\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p>Pricing for the Emira 420 Sport starts at \u00a3105,900, which puts it firmly into the firing line of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carmagazine.co.uk\/car-reviews\/porsche\/911-992\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"\/car-reviews\/porsche\/911-992\/\">Porsche 911<\/a>. That\u2019s a lot of cash, but you do get rather a lot of car.<\/p>\n<p>The order books are open now and the first customer deliveries are expected from August 2026.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<aside class=\"about-author\">\n<h2 class=\"about-author-heading\">About the author<\/h2>\n<div class=\"about-author-inner\">\n<div class=\"main-author-summary-container\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"main-author-image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.carmagazine.co.uk\/author\/aaron-hussain\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/202985\/120x120\/aaron_hussain.jpg?quality=90)\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"main-author-name-container\">\n<div class=\"main-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carmagazine.co.uk\/author\/aaron-hussain\/\">Aaron Hussain<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"main-author-job-title\">Products Writer<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"main-author-byline\">Aaron Hussain is a Products Writer at Bauer Media writing for Parkers and CAR. 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