2026 Lotus Emira

The Emira is Lotus's last combustion-engined sports car, a mid-engine coupe that trades the brand's old track-day sparseness for everyday usability. It steers with the precision you'd expect from Lotus, and the chassis stays flat and eager through corners, making it feel lighter than its size suggests. The cabin is snug but well laid out, with supportive seats and a modern infotainment screen that lifts the interior well beyond earlier Lotuses. There's a usable trunk behind the engine and a small front boot, so it's practical enough for a weekend away, though it's still a two-seat sports car. This is the only Emira with the 3.5L V6 and a manual transmission, which gives you a direct mechanical connection the automatic can't match. The 3.5L V6 makes 400 horsepower and pairs with a manual transmission that has a crisp, satisfying shift action.