2024 Lotus EMIRA 2.0T (366 Hp) vs 3.5SC (405 Hp) Tour & Test Drive!

2.0T specs:
Inline 4 Turbocharged Mercedes-Benz engine (M139)
Power - 366 Hp
Torque - 430 Nm / 317.15 lb.-ft.
8-speed automatic transmission DCT
Rear wheel drive
Acceleration 0 - 100km/h (60 mph) - 4.4 sec
Maximum speed - 290 km/h / 180 mph
3.5SC specs:
V6 Supercharged Toyota engine (2GR-FE)
Power - 405 Hp
Torque - 420 Nm / 309.78 lb.-ft.
6-speed manual transmission
Rear wheel drive
Acceleration 0 - 100km/h (60 mph) - 4.3 sec
Maximum speed - 290 km/h / 180 mph
Length - 4412 mm / 173.7 in.
Width - 1895 mm / 74.61 in.
Height - 1225 mm / 48.23 in.
Wheelbase - 2575 mm / 101.38 in.
Weight - 1446 kg / 3187.88 lbs.
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0:00 - Introduction
0:12 - Exhaust Sound & Acceleration
1:03 - Interior Tour
2:12 - 3.5SC Test Drive
4:14 - 2.0T Test Drive

[@ryshask]

Holy cow... I think I just found my favorite car reviewer... It's like being there.. observing the car.. Getting a feel for what the car really is like.. Awesome.

[@DanDoesGame]

BRO THANK YOU!!! you are the only one with the i4 exhaust sound....

[@charlesrogers8420]

The Emira is an outstanding driver’s automobile. I’m buying one!

[@davegreen792]

100% for the V6, with manual gearbox. The old school driving/racing experience is what i want. To many auto gearbox cars these days! The supercharger in the V6 is instant powered while the I4 is still trying to wind up!! Also the I4 has that constant noise of the cooling fan around the back of the drivers seat as they had issues keeping the engine cool. hence the fact its a reduced HP in the AMG engine, I'm pretty sure that re-mapping the i4 engine for increased HP will give overheat issues!! Hence why i switched my order from the I4 to the V6.

[@rd5140]

You may want to rewatch the acceleration comparison. Amg 4 is one of the best engines ever made regardless of detune. Also, manual has heavy clutch and a bit of effort to find gear. A V6 camry engine with super charger just looks lazy to me. China getting i4 deliveries with 400hp from my reading. Regardless, i believe we both will be happy with our choices

[@davegreen792]

@@rd5140 He Didn't actually rev the V6 passed 5.5k revs, hit 7k and 60mph is done in second gear, he was in third, possibly because of a new engine less than 1,000 miles! But totally agree you'll love the I4. I picked up my V6 from the factory last Friday and the car is incredible!!

[@rd5140]

@@davegreen792 congrats!! Touring or sport?

[@davegreen792]

@@rd5140 thanks, touring.

[@TheHesK9]

They'll add another radiator for more powerful i4 tunes

[@alexdavila1356]

I wish they had a Spider version of the Emira

[@jimdres7000]

Totally Agree . Spider or Targa would be an incredibly beautiful looking car but unfortunately lotus cannot build on this chassis ..😢

[@Wiz33]

Got a March 2024 i4 production slot, arriving mid summer. Can't wait.

[@rd5140]

Me too!!

[@Wiz33]

@@rd5140 What config did you go with?

[@rd5140]

I4 , nimbus, full black pack, black wheels, yellow calpiers...black Alcantara with yellow stitch, touring....how bout you?

[@Wiz33]

@@rd5140The dealer have to send in the final configs for their March production allocation in 3 weeks but they're also suppose to get the sample plates for the new colors next months. I was hoping to see the new colors in person before I do my final config on color and trim. Otherwise, it's i4, Touring, red calipers, privacy delete and homelink. Color combo 1) Vivid Red, Full black pack, Tan leather, Diamond wheels w/ Red calipers. 2) Osmium Silver, lower black, Red leather, Silver wheels w/ Red Calipers or 3) Nimbus, lower black, Tan leather and silver wheels w/ Silver calipers.

[@demondmorris7308]

I'm getting a v6 manual l, future collectible

[@rd5140]

I've been waiting for this comparo!! While the V6 sounds better, the midrange in the I4 is crazy. That I4 will be a proper weapon once we tune it up a smidge. Which one did you prefer??

[@melbguy1]

The AMG engine was detuned for the Lotus, and so has a lot more tuning potential. Plus that is a bullet proof engine.

[@SammyVeryRich]

I think the v6 will be more reliable

[@melbguy1]

@@SammyVeryRich Well i'd take the Merc engine and take the car to Evolve Technik for tuning to exploit the enormous potential of that engine. We already know it's been de-tuned for Lotus. And even compariung apples to apples, the engine can handle a lot more power.

[@Johnwusah]

@@melbguy1just because you can push the engine to that level doesn’t mean the chassis can withstand it, probably a reason why it was retuned.

[@melbguy1]

@@Johnwusah One of the top tuning shops in my neck regularly tunes Mercedes AMG A45S adding another 40kw...and the A45S chassis isn't as good as the Lotus imho. I'd just upgrade the suspsension to either Tractive or KW DDA and fit some sitcky Michelin tyres to handle the extra power. Otherwise the AMG DCT transmission and brakes can handle the extra power.

[@DavidJCarrell]

Yeesh. That 4 banger sounds like a leaf blower. I’ll stick with my C8

[@Spectrolite1]

V6 for sure

[@JustBeReal_Fast]

I know I don’t like 4 bangers but the turbo flutter on the 2.0 T i4 sounds good. I do prefer the 3.5L supercharged v6 sound better.

[@andygtv]

Has i Mercedes the fake sounds in the speakers and fake exhaust popping?

[@Johnwusah]

My lotus dealer just told me that the i4 engines will now be upped to 400hp, possibly due to Toyota discontinuing the v6 Camry engine. This is straight from my lotus dealership. Can someone confirm that for me with their respective lotuses?

[@cbttrainee5961]

😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@Federicomandotti]

Che bel sogno....

[@mranime97]

If Audi r8 v10 is the cheap version of Lamborghini.. this Lotus Emira is cheap version of Ferrari 😅

[@kentbergstrom3020]

Simple choice, the V6 with manual gearbox.

[@syncprism6283]

what is the sound at 0:31?

[@Low_Speed_High_Drag_718]

Waste gate flutter

[@simoruman1093]

m139 version

[@louieperez806]

M139 Emira pulls harder and faster

[@9kilsyth]

If this is in China the AMG has 400 hp and much more torque than the V6. 480nm! It is a wild car.

[@rd5140]

Is it less exhaust restrictions or did they turn up boost for china cars?

[@9kilsyth]

@@rd5140 Just the s version of the engine detuned a little. China has tough emissions laws. Maybe the v6 will be phased out here because it gets an emission penalty. The i4 has lower emissions that is all I know. It is very fast and makes the V6 seem mild.

[@turbod15]

Nyo only

[@faraz2498]

I believe the 400hp in China was only for the early i4s

[@9kilsyth]

@@faraz2498That is incorrect. My car has not arrived and it will have 400 hp. Also, China is complicated (an EV country) for ICE cars. Any car over a certain size is taxed highly because of pollution laws. So in the longer term, there will be no 6-cylinder cars. I suspect the same will occur with other countries that will introduce similar laws.

[@sethm10]

Which car has which engine?

[@mikeoxmaul_2121]

2.0T is sourced from Mercedes AMG 3.5L V6 is sourced from Toyota

[@tamtam171]

"China !" American said that.

[@unexplainedwearenotalone3537]

2.0 amg engine the best faster and best sound best choice automatic to much faster i like

[@oktamer]

Too much Chinese parts!! Share parts with Link and Co

[@user-kb8gh5jv9t]

Did the color palette throw up on that car? Who picks yellow, red and black… What in the World 🤣🤪

[@turbod15]

China

[@faraz2498]

Obviously a McDonalds fan

[@AlenMajetic]

Only $30,000 more than a Plaid S. Is slower at Nurburgring by 41 seconds! Can't seat 7 people and very little room for cargo. Can't drive itself. I'm sure there are those that will be happy to buy it so they can fill their little void in their head.

[@AlenMajetic]

I was expecting a $50k starting price. $100k starting price is way excessive.

[@Low_Speed_High_Drag_718]

How fucken high are you lmao.

[@halloweenbloodfrost]

That’s way too low. Lotus wants this in exotic supercar territory. Six figures gets them that. This isn’t meant to be a common mass produced car.

[@AlenMajetic]

@@halloweenbloodfrost why would anyone buy this over a PLAID that costs less is ridiculous. Plenty of other ice vehicles that are faster for less money. For 100K, it only competes with overpriced vehicles.

[@TheHesK9]

Are you blind?

[@TheHesK9]

​@AlenMajetic how are you comparing those 2 cars? 😂😂😂 they literally couldn't be any different

[@TheMiguelosky]

v6

[@benc2235]

2 liter turbo with that great box will leave the V6 & cable actuated truck gearbox for dead on track. Why this obsession with manual boxes when they are horrible on track and always slower bewilders me? I think it's memory laners that don't track their car and have never money shifted into a wall like some of us have, not a good risk reward ratio for lots of on the limit laps. Thank you AMG for letting Lotus use a proper engine/box combo for once.

[@Alex-dz6xw]

You think the V6 manuak box is not good ?

[@ricardorodrigues3508]

because the connection car driver is much more important than track times for may petrolheads, most people wont step on a track ever, but they will do some mountain twisties often, its all about driving experience not racing

[@amhrightnow]

Because a manual is fun. It's not that serious

[@fragu123]

…if you had a clue at all, you’d understand that an Emira isn’t a track car at all… I mean, come on….😂😂😂 it’s meant for b-road, mountain road driving and driving trips for fun. If you desire track driving, a knowledgeable person would not consider the Emira…

[@Alex-dz6xw]

@@fragu123 exactly

[@Docinaplane]

This must be the China car. Otherwise, the Emira V6 has 400hp and the I4 360.

[@dubxyjkojcybkf2012]

So C63 run pass this one mtchewwwwwww

[@craigxfleming8806]

The merch is heavier softer suspension less feel driving dynamics

[@MisterMaa]

2.0T sounds horrible..

[@jaysonwashington8787]

No, just no.