Lotus Emira Drivetrain (FWD/RWD/AWD/4WD)
The 2027 Lotus Emira is available in Rear-Wheel Drive drivetrain configuration.
Latest model year (2027):
The Lotus Emira is offered in Rear-Wheel Drive configuration.
Lotus Emira Drivetrain — All Years
| Year | Trim | Drive | Transmission | Engine | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 21 |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 21 |
| 2025Config 1 of 2 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 6 3.5L | 21 |
| 2025Config 2 of 2 | Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 6 3.5L | 19 |
| 2024Config 1 of 2 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 6 3.5L | 21 |
| 2024Config 2 of 2 | Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 6 3.5L | 19 |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Lotus Emira data analysis
How to read this Lotus Emira data
This page lists every 2024 through 2027 Lotus Emira record we hold for this measurement — 6 rows in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.
Where these Lotus Emira figures come from
Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The Lotus Emira record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.
Frequently Asked Questions About Emira Drivetrain
Is the Lotus Emira front-wheel, rear-wheel, or all-wheel drive?
The Lotus Emira is available in Rear-Wheel Drive. Drivetrain availability changes by model year and trim — the table above shows every combination.
Does the Lotus Emira come with AWD or 4WD?
The Lotus Emira is not listed with all-wheel or four-wheel drive in the EPA data we track.
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