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https://dis.epa.gov/otaqpub/pubsearch.jsp?pubmodule=1 Just searched EPA as well and only mention is for the V6. Searched on a couple other car manufactures didn't see any 2024 cal year CARB reports. Hopefully i4/Turbo Carb approval is in the works just not up on the site yet.

Hopefully along with HP increase AMG engineers spent additional time optimizing the DCT for the Emria's weight. Suspect after all the poor reviews from the early press cars this was top of mind. Suspect MY24 Turbos shifting will be improved, widening the gap vs the GT4.

Lotus has just posted the Turbo Spec on the main lotus portal. Suspect when Car & Driver performs their Road test (with rollout subtracted) it should beat the Mercedes CLA 45s - thinking 3.6 sec to 60. https://www.lotuscars.com/en-US/emira/specifications

Could Lotus mess this up again (rhetorical) , last thing we all want it our new cars sitting at a port or dealers back lot for months......

2024 LOTUS - PASSENGER CAR Error Text: 0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct Manufacturer: LOTUS CARS LIMITED DBAs: Vehicle Type: PASSENGER CAR Model Year: 2024 Engine Model: AMG 139 SCCLEKMX6RHA43999 --- Running the VINs of the Turbo's being shipped over now, they are...

I received a similar statement. Spoke with the dealer Monday, he didn't have anything material on my [slot] and timing; just high level guidance... by 'end of year'. Of coarse I took the opportunity to confirm the 400HP ; he remarked yes. Hopefully all the US allocations lots will be 400HP...

[Having a VIN makes it real enough.]. For sure, congrats! I'm a few months behind you for initial deposit. [balance of deposit and locked in on the 23rd of August] The dealer I booked through hasn't asked for additional 'deposit' yet. I just have $2,500 down so far. Assume they want $7,500...

Very cool, how early was your order? Was any other information provided besides the VIN ? ie. ship date

Last year I drove the V6 Auto in DC. Car sounded great- trans was snappy no complaints, just as fast as my non-DCT AMG cars. I haven't driven a CLA45s AMG (I need too) expecting shifts to be very fast. If you're looking to track the car; the Turbo will be better. Slightly lighter |...

[3,099LB IN ITS LIGHTEST FORM]. Noticed this on the Lotus of DC website. Which FORM is 3,099 lb?? Thought the Turbo was slightly lighter than the V6 at 3,188 lb

That would explain the 2/10th diff. Shave off 75 pounds and add 10 hp. Do you correspond with BillBill or just follow his 'channel' ?

BillBill also posted a - 0-100km run - with launch control 3.57s close to the 0-60 calculator est (who knows what meter he's using) https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV16t421M7Gf/?spm_id_from=333.788.recommend_more_video.0

Certainly, in addition to the HP increase, the turbo should pickup about 10% on torque as well ~ 354 lb-ft . Hopefully with improved DCT shift adaptations, it will be a much different car than the original press car the 'magazines' evaluated. He's a fun tool to play around with...

My order is an i4 - Lotus really needs a seasoned comm director; how provides monthly talking points to all their dealers for decimation to customers. Information is all over the place and it shouldn't be...

It's interesting that dealers are stating you can put an i4 order in today, and get it before end of year 2024. My dealer and Lotus proper last comm conveyed that my order placed a year ago would arrive before Q1/Q2 2025. IMO - I shouldn't have to reach out proactively to my dealer or Lotus...

Nice to see it in fine print [We’ve also got the Electra, our hyper SUV, and we have the Emira with the new 400 horsepower, two-litre turbocharged engine.]. good post.

Basically the same as 93 AKI in the US, thanks

Did you speak with Loc ? He seems pretty plugged in. Glad Lotus decided to do the right thing and deliver the higher output version to the US as in China. Takes the sting off the long wait- for me. Perhaps we'll receive a note soon stating that they apologize for the long wait and Lotus has...

NIce dyno run - converting to HP (343) with parasitic loss (15-20% for an Auto) puts the cars pull between 396 and 411 HP. What octane gas is offered in China ?

KitKat and Wiz33 - appreciate you sharing your insight. Releasing the i4 with 400HP in US should really make the car more competitive and in the sweet spot of performance in 2025 (0-60 under 4 sec - high 11's in 1/4). I've been contemplating canceling my i4 order and waiting for an S or R...

Has anyone in the US received a VIN yet, if so we can run through the VIN decoder (if that really means anything)...

#21 · 15h ago Hi all, I just spoke with my dealer and he told me lotus is now also pushing US emiras to 400hp with the i4. Maybe it has to do with the fact that lotus is discontinuing the v6 due to Toyota no longer making that engine going forward. These are words straight out of my lotus...

[ Rockville was opening I switched.]. Nice, I tried to transfer reservation from PA to MD but they indicated that wasn't possible. So I have a small drive to look forward to,... [u I don’t like it then can likely get me a G80 in 4 months.] Are you anticipating not to enjoy the Emira?

MajHall04 did you place your order at the Rockville MD dealership or the next closest Philadelphia? My order finalized about the same time.

This would be a huge design screw up 'if' the AC or radiator discharge air is directed into the side intakes... My car hasn't been delivered yet- assume one side intake is for combustion air. What is the second one for -- intercooler?

Thought I read there are four bolts that hold the hood vs a cable release

Saw this post on another Lotus forum [So Lotus Emira has real hood now!]. Not too much detail; can anyone confirm if the latest Emira has a Fronk hood release vs bolts ?

Yes, I received a notice as well to confirm the build sheet. Maybe we'll see i4s in the US this year. While I had the dealers attention took the opportunity to petition for an 'S' version. Perhaps if others respond similarly we can get some consideration by Lotus Inc now vs Lotus offering an...

Should; yes; but unlikely. VIN wouldn't match EPA performance details, unless they roll out to all cars. I have several AMG cars and Mercedes typically offers an 'S' variant with ~3psi of boost for a hefty fee at time of purchase. Maybe if enough people ban together we can push Lotus to...

(For the US market) US I4s have been delayed until 2025. Q1/Q2 a long time; we should figure out how to petition Lotus to offer a (S) upgrade (Chinese Turbo psi) for a nominal fee $3,500. Prior to deliveries. The rest of the worlds I4 are a year of the US market. Other countries besides China...

[My dealership said sport mode is ok Just font go over 4K rpm] At the end of the day the manual is the gold standard especially if it ever came down to a warranty dispute. Dealership staff will not join you in court on warranty dispute :)

PsymonR have you had an opportunity to try launch control? if so, any wheels spin or bogging, do the shifts crack off quickly or do you feel some delay.? Trying to figure out how the CLA 45 is able to achieve 3.7s to 60 with the same engine and DTC (Emira has a better Power weight Ratio); is...

[There is little or no wheel spin off the line when using launch mode. ] Yes, AWD wouldn't make a difference in the Emira if this is the case. Something is going on.... Waiting for someone to run the i4 with a Draggy meter using LC. I'm really expecting sub 4 seconds to 60. Or there is...

Just reading this C&D road test. [https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a33925576/2020-mercedes-amg-cla45-4matic-by-the-numbers/] [our 3743-pound test car posted roughly the same performance results of the last CLA45 we tested: a launch-control-enabled 3.7-second 60-mph time, ] The 2020 CLA45...

[If no written manual is included with the sale of the car, and the salesman representing Lotus doesn't share the proper break-in procedure with you during delivery, I would think it would be very, very difficult for Lotus to deny any sort of warranty claim on the basis.] Suspect you're...

Guidelines are from page 203 of the Emira handbook. Second bullet.

[you don’t want to risk any warranty work being denied] [Tour mode for the first 1000 mile engine break-in?] I'm sure the drive modes are stored, if something goes wrong it gives Lotus a possible out to the warranty claim [engine, turbo, dtc]. Not putting the car in Sport or Track mode for...

Wow - read page 203 --For the first 1000 miles, use only ‘Tour’ drive mode. Do not use ‘Sport’ or ‘Track’ modes. Might take a long time before some drivers rack up 1000 miles.... NOTE: Failure to comply with the running-in recommendations could invalidate the terms of the vehicle warranty...