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Lotus Emira Transmission

The 2027 Lotus Emira uses Automatic (S8), Automatic (S6), Manual 6-spd transmissions, depending on engine and trim.

Latest model year (2027):

The Lotus Emira comes with Automatic (S8).

Verifiedfueleconomy.gov · Verified August 11, 2026
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Lotus Emira Transmission — All Years

YearTrimEngineTransmissionDriveMPG Comb.
2027Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive21
2026Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive21
2025Config 1 of 2Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 3.5LAutomatic (S6)Rear-Wheel Drive21
2025Config 2 of 2Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 3.5LManual 6-spdRear-Wheel Drive19
2024Config 1 of 2Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 3.5LAutomatic (S6)Rear-Wheel Drive21
2024Config 2 of 2Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 3.5LManual 6-spdRear-Wheel Drive19

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 Transmission

What transmission does the Lotus Emira have?

The Lotus Emira is offered with Automatic (S8), Automatic (S6), Manual 6-spd (2027 and earlier model years). Availability depends on engine and trim — see the year-by-year table above.

Does the Lotus Emira come with a manual transmission?

Yes — a manual transmission is listed for at least one Lotus Emira configuration. Check the table above for the exact years and trims.

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