Lotus Emira GT4 has a 400HP supercharged V6 engine and a large wing
If the incoming Lotus Emira is the automaker's final hurrah in gas-fed sports cars, the all-new Emira GT4 heralds the last Lotus racing car to feature an internal combustion engine. The Emira GT4 is a partnership between the British carmaker and the RML Group, the latter known for developing the bonkers Nissan Juke R.
"We are delighted to be collaborating with Lotus on the all-new Emira GT4 Concept," said Simon Holloway, commercial director, RML Group. "Both companies have a long and successful motorsport pedigree, and to bring that together at such an exciting time for Lotus is a welcome validation of our vision and values."
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Lotus claims each Emira GT4 will be hand-built using the finest lightweight components to meet stringent safety regulations. The standard motor is a supercharged 3.5-liter V6 engine developed by Toyota and a carry-over from the Lotus Evora. It pumps out up to 400 horsepower and better low-end torque, although Lotus has yet to specify the final official numbers. The engine will pair with an Xtrac six-speed sequential gearbox to execute precise and lightning-fast gear changes. Stopping power is courtesy of Alcon disc brakes and calipers.
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But since each Emira GT4 will tip the scales at no more than 2,778 pounds (1,260 kgs), it's expected to blitz around the racetrack like a scampering cat. "The all-new chassis on which the Emira has been developed is the perfect starting point for a high-performance racecar," said Gavan Kershaw, Director of Vehicle Attributes at Lotus. Furthermore, the car has unequal-length control-arm suspension in the front and rear paired with top-notch Öhlins coilovers to deliver tighter handling.
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Of course, the newest Lotus Emira GT4 will meet FIA requirements for competitive racing, and it looks the part, too. It has a new front splitter and a massive rear spoiler to tame the wind. Lotus has decades of motorsports experience since company founder Colin Chapman hand-built the Mark 1 racing car in 1948. We have no doubt Emira GT4 will strike fear in the heart of competitors when the 2022 racing season begins.
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The 2022 Lotus Emira GT4 will officially debut at the Hethel test track later this year. Lotus is building a limited number of Emira GT4 racing cars for the 2022 season before increasing production in 2023.