2026 will be last year for Emira. Sad news.

Evo Magazine UK:

New Lotus Type 135 sports car to replace Emira in 2027 | Evo

The Lotus Emira is set to be replaced by a new electric sports car designed and developed in the UK

www.evo.co.uk

 

[Speedy Emira]

If there is a possibility the Supercharged V6 ceases in 2025 it will certainly be a future collectible, especially with the manual gearbox.
With the issues dealing with heat in i4s I can’t see it is going to be that easy to get big power upgrades. The V6 if you have deep pockets will have the potential for 800hp+ upgrades.

 

[J600net]

They need to do an Emira Spider they'd mop up!

 

[Speedy Emira]

They need to do an Emira Spider they'd mop up!

A V8 spider and I’d sell my soul for it. 😜

 

[J600net]

A V8 spider and I’d sell my soul for it. 😜

Yup - just take my money now! They could do what Tesla Truck did and just £millions of deposits then wing it from there 🤓 - some cool renders online

 

[Lotustoronto]

I think they are holding of the spider / Cab version for electric type 135

 

[SlavaUkraini]

If there is a possibility the Supercharged V6 ceases in 2025 it will certainly be a future collectible, especially with the manual gearbox.
With the issues dealing with heat in i4s I can’t see it is going to be that easy to get big power upgrades. The V6 if you have deep pockets will have the potential for 800hp+ upgrades.

Not when you can’t get parts or service for it

 

[Speedy Emira]

Not when you can’t get parts or service for it

Companies like JUBU will be keeping these V6 engines going for decades. I know a company who are looking into producing high performance crankshafts for any car and the replacement rods, pistons and valves can be made to order as were the performance camshafts.
There are companies making parts for 1970s performance classic Mini engines so I wouldn’t worry about parts.
I will either be dead or not driving buy the time we can’t use these anymore 🤣

 

[SlavaUkraini]

Companies like JUBU will be keeping these V6 engines going for decades. I know a company who are looking into producing high performance crankshafts for any car and the replacement rods, pistons and valves can be made to order as were the performance camshafts.
There are companies making parts for 1970s performance classic Mini engines so I wouldn’t worry about parts.
I will either be dead or not driving buy the time we can’t use these anymore 🤣

If you think the average buyer/non forum user is going to believe that to the point it’s going to keep values strong I have a bridge to sell you. I don’t even know if JUBU has plans to stick around that long

 

[Lotustoronto]

If you think the average buyer/non forum user is going to believe that to the point it’s going to keep values strong I have a bridge to sell you. I don’t even know if JUBU has plans to stick around that long

Agreed, no-one knows what the auto world will look like in 20 years from now... I just hope Lotus has a company takes a page from Porsche and allows for a classic division to strive!

 

[TurboTambo]

If there is a possibility the Supercharged V6 ceases in 2025 it will certainly be a future collectible, especially with the manual gearbox.
With the issues dealing with heat in i4s I can’t see it is going to be that easy to get big power upgrades. The V6 if you have deep pockets will have the potential for 800hp+ upgrades.

First mod i'll be making is removing the rear glass window and replacing with the vented carbon fibre panel.

JUBU Performance -

Tuning und Porsche/Lotus Service in Österreich, Inspektion und Unfallreparatur für Lotus und Porsche. Vertrieb von Porsche und Lotus Performance Parts.

www.jubu-performance.com

I reckon this alone will make a big difference in cooling the i4. I think a 500hp i4 would be more than enough for most people and should be able to be kept 'cool' with the right mods.

 

[drjazzsk]

Me being new to Lotus, do they typically come out with new variants like S or R types etc that add more hp/torque etc? If so in what year of the product cycle do they come out? Or is this info already available? (for NA).

 

[KCMO68_510]

Me being new to Lotus, do they typically come out with new variants like S or R types etc that add more hp/torque etc? If so in what year of the product cycle do they come out? Or is this info already available? (for NA).

There is no data that currently suggests they will outside of how previous cars were handled. But that being said, none of those cars were known to be the LAST gas-powered car either. And if they do come out with higher output variants, they may not be on a V6 manual and may only be on an i4 DCT. So me personally, if it doesn't come with a manual, it's not a higher end variant.

 

[NicolasB]

Will they will announce the spec of the Final Edition soon?

Slow your roll, let's see if they can manage to get the 1st Edition out 😅

 

[seriously]

Kind of makes sense since Toyota themselves will stop producing the V6. I think the V6 with manual will be more desirable if effectively limited. I don’t mind.

The i4 may be faster just like the cayman 4 but if no manual it’s not even an option for me.

 

[Gprodigy]

First mod i'll be making is removing the rear glass window and replacing with the vented carbon fibre panel.

JUBU Performance -

Tuning und Porsche/Lotus Service in Österreich, Inspektion und Unfallreparatur für Lotus und Porsche. Vertrieb von Porsche und Lotus Performance Parts.

www.jubu-performance.com

I reckon this alone will make a big difference in cooling the i4. I think a 500hp i4 would be more than enough for most people and should be able to be kept 'cool' with the right mods.

Out of curiousity I just photoshopped the JUJU Engine LId to see what it looks like without the wing. But yea the aftermarket will def make or break the Emira. Ending the production 2026 can be exciting if we ever get our cars.

 

[EZcheezy]

Just photoshopped the JUJU Engine LId to see what it looks like without the wing
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i feel like you gotta get those vents on either side in carbon fiber too for this to look right

 

[Gprodigy]

i feel like you gotta get those vents on either side in carbon fiber too for this to look right

The carbon fiber pattern draws a lot of attention to itself

 

[SFChelseaFC]

Will they will announce the spec of the Final Edition soon?

My bet is the final edition will be a pumpped up AMG. The V6 will be retired in 2025. Toyota will stop producing it.

 

[lynchy73]

@lynchy73 - Any 0-60 vids over there in China?

I’m British, I just live here

My I4 is still being run in, done about 1000km, 600miles, so not much longer. It’s a dry weather weekend car for me.

Can’t see it hitting 3.5, maybe 4.0s. Will try it soon, but only have these iPhone apps and I never found they work that well fir acceleration less than 4s to 60mph/100kmh.

 

[TurboTambo]

i feel like you gotta get those vents on either side in carbon fiber too for this to look right

Yeah. I'll be painting or wrapping mine in black to match the Black Pack roof. It'll look awesome.