V8 Emira being considered to replace V6

Lotus could replace the Emira's supercharged V6 with a booming V8 | Autocar

V8 power is being considered as its supercharged V6 won't pass Euro 7 emissions tests

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[NorCalEmira]

If they built the uber expensive and low volume Evija, I think it's fair to say that investing in a premium version of the much higher volume Emira is something that Geely would seriously entertain. If another manufacturer does the heavy lifting of bringing a compliant V8 powertrain to market, Lotus could find a way to adapt it to the Emira at a fraction of the cost of starting with a clean sheet of paper for an all new car. My bet would be on Mercedes as a partner given their close financial relationship with Geely and the precedent we've already seen with the I4.

 

[Tteape0]

the 2nd gen 3.5L Ecoboost is a very reliable engine. Probably Ford's best. I think it could possibly fit transversely in the Emira? Noble has proved you can put a manual trans to it. To me that would be the best engine for the Emira over a V8. You can get between 500-650 BHP from these. Lotus powered by Ford!

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I agree with everything you say. Love this motor in the Raptor.