420 Sport officially teased on social media, full reveal on 26 May 2026

 

[F1 SML8R]

...Again, i love the idea of the 420 Sport but stripping a majority of the features that make this variant "bespoke" just to make the price "reasonable" defeats the purpose of this variant entirely.

That's the thing, you really aren't stripping it down. All the features sans the sunroof and color in the pics are included in the base price. The only "real" stuff you need is that handling package that adds the updated suspension, Lithium battery and titanium exhaust which is where the bulk of the weight savings comes from.

Again, bulk of the colors are free, bulk of the wheel options are free as is the bulk of the nicer alcantara interior. Just like the current "Racing Line" version, several items are included that are selectable (for free). Sorry, but the suggested spec when considering all the other options that are included (for free) hardly makes this a stripped down base model.

 

[mrcheyl]

That's the thing, you really aren't stripping it down. All the features sans the sunroof and color in the pics are included in the base price. The only "real" stuff you need is that handling package that adds the updated suspension, Lithium battery and titanium exhaust which is where the bulk of the weight savings comes from.

Again, bulk of the colors are free, bulk of the wheel options are free as is the bulk of the nicer alcantara interior. Just like the current "Racing Line" version, several items are included that are selectable (for free). Sorry, but the suggested spec when considering all the other options that are included (for free) hardly makes this a stripped down base model.

At this point just let the people in this thread rant. It'll be the narrative until the car is done with production.

 

[papadop88]

I hope it does sell for $170K...will only continue to increase the value of our V6 manuals. Lots of folks out there with alot of money to blow. LFG!

 

[MapleOreo]

Yowza. I’ll pile on. 172K USD currently equals 238K CAD. Almost exactly double our V6 FE launch price of 120K CAD.

And with our crazy taxes, it would punch out just under 300G's.

 

[Stevie1464]

Seeing as this is a 'new model' I wonder if they've got a permanent fix for the water membrane issue on the fusebox instead of the shitty rubber sheet they've given the rest of us!!

 

[Beachbum]

Seeing as this is a 'new model' I wonder if they've got a permanent fix for the water membrane issue on the fusebox instead of the shitty rubber sheet they've given the rest of us!!

Take an educated guess This is Lotus, they wont have changed a damn thing

 

[mrcheyl]

Full pricing list for all 2027 models.

 

[geoffbland]

Full pricing list for all 2027 models.
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Removable roof on all models then! Nice.

 

[Vampyre]

I hope it does sell for $170K...will only continue to increase the value of our V6 manuals. Lots of folks out there with alot of money to blow. LFG!

Buy for the drive, not the balance sheet

 

[Joeyz10]

No manual = no interest. I'm happy to have grabbed a new '26 V6 manual while still available.

To each his own. There is a reason why the i4 is being use on the 420 not the V6

 

[papadop88]

Buy for the drive, not the balance sheet

No doubt. I agree. But don't mind if the value of any of my depreciating assets go up. Not going to complain about that.

 

[Foosh]

To each his own. There is a reason why the i4 is being use on the 420 not the V6

Of course, I was just expressing my primary reason for purchasing an Emira. I wanted one of the last modern sports cars available with a manual. We have two other sports cars with PDK and Tremec DCT already.

It's absolutely a matter of personal preference, and I was simply expressing mine.

 

[Foxy87]

To each his own. There is a reason why the i4 is being use on the 420 not the V6

Yes, emission regulations

 

[Andrew25]

Yes, emission regulations

..and personal preference.

Sadly, still no Isotope. Come on Lotus, you can do it!

 

[mrcheyl]

Lotus rep mentioned configuring

Full pricing list for all 2027 models.
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Lotus rep hinted the online configurator should update with the 420 and all other 2027 models this week.

 

[mrcheyl]

New video highlighting features with multiple colors.

 

[Nick Sticks]

Not shown in that clip but I've seen a prototype with the wheel arch vents and the extended side covers in body colour rather than black, looked very good.

 

[mrcheyl]

Not shown in that clip but I've seen a prototype with the wheel arch vents and the extended side covers in body colour rather than black, looked very good.

Do you recall where you saw it?

 

[Nick Sticks]

Do you recall where you saw it?

At the factory!

 

[Cutting42]

Just popped in to see what was going on. I bailed on an i4 back just before they were released as I was fed up with the waiting, price increases and general Lotus nonsense.

I still love the Emira shape and concept but was hoping for a bit more from the 420 sport. I was hoping for 450 - 500PS really but quite like the body kit and handling kit stuff. Seats are still a concern but I do know Steve Tillett so that can be fixed

The wait to get into an Emira continues I think.