Lotus Emira Engine Specifications
The 2027 Lotus Emira is offered with 2.0L–3.5L engines in 4 and 6-cylinder form, per EPA fuel-economy records.
Latest model year (2027):
The Lotus Emira is available with 4 2.0L and Automatic (S8) (Rear-Wheel Drive).
Lotus Emira Engine Specs — All Years
| Year | Trim | Cylinders | Displ. | Transmission | Drive | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 | 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Two Seaters |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 | 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Two Seaters |
| 2025Config 1 of 2 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 | 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Two Seaters |
| 2025Config 2 of 2 | Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 | 3.5L | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Two Seaters |
| 2024Config 1 of 2 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 | 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Two Seaters |
| 2024Config 2 of 2 | Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 | 3.5L | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Two Seaters |
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 Lotus Emira engine displacement varies
Across 6 configurations recorded for the 2024 through 2027 Lotus Emira, engine displacement runs from 2 litres to 3.5 litres. The strongest figure belongs to the 2027 Lotus Emira (SIDI & PFI) at 2 litres, and the weakest to the 2024 car (Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L) at 3.5 litres — a spread of 43%. A gap that wide means the model year and configuration you buy matter more than the nameplate does: quoting a single number for the Lotus Emira would be misleading.
What changed for 2027
Average engine displacement for the 2027 Lotus Emira is 2 litres, against 2 litres for the 2026 car — it held flat. A carry-over year like this usually means no powertrain or structural change, so an older example is the cheaper way into the same specification.
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 Engine Specs
What engine does the Lotus Emira have?
The Lotus Emira is available with 4 cylinder engines ranging up to 2.0L. Transmission and drivetrain options vary by trim. See the full table above.
Is the Lotus Emira available with all-wheel drive?
Check the drive column in the table above to see available drivetrain configurations.
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