2027 Lotus Emira 420 Sport Brings More Power, Less Weight, And Sharper Aero
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The new Lotus Emira 420 Sport is here, and Lotus has gone back to doing what made the brand famous in the first place. More performance. Less weight. Better handling. No unnecessary drama.
Lotus says the new Emira 420 Sport is the lightest and most aerodynamically advanced Emira ever built. It also happens to be the most powerful version of the four cylinder Emira so far.
The car keeps the Mercedes AMG sourced 2.0 liter turbocharged four cylinder engine, but Lotus has squeezed out more performance from it for 2027.
More Power Than The Standard Emira Turbo
The 2027 Emira 420 Sport now produces 414 horsepower and 368 pound feet of torque. That is 14 horsepower and 14 pound feet more than the standard Emira Turbo.
Performance numbers also improve slightly.
2027 Lotus Emira 420 Sport Performance
| Specification | Emira 420 Sport |
|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0 liter turbocharged inline four |
| Power | 414 hp |
| Torque | 368 lb ft |
| 0 to 62 mph | 3.9 seconds |
| Top Speed | 186 mph |
Lotus claims the car reaches 62 mph in 3.9 seconds, which makes it a few tenths quicker than before. Top speed stands at 186 mph.
For a brand built around lightweight sports cars, Lotus clearly wanted this version to feel more alive without turning it into an overpowered monster nobody can use properly on real roads.
Lightweight Handling Package Cuts 55 Pounds
This is where things get interesting.
Buyers can spec the optional Lightweight Handling package, and Lotus says the car loses 55 pounds compared to the standard Emira Turbo.
That package also increases downforce by 55 pounds thanks to several aerodynamic changes around the body.
Key Changes In The Lightweight Handling Package
- New front splitter
- Larger air intakes
- Revised side sills
- Redesigned front ducts
- Front fender vents
- New lip spoiler
- Louvered engine cover panel
- Carbon fiber components
- Titanium exhaust system
- Lithium ion battery
- Multimatic two way adjustable dampers
Lotus says these updates improve cooling without increasing drag.
According to the company:
- Airflow to outboard radiators improves by 15 percent
- Central radiator airflow improves by 14 percent
- Brake cooling improves by 10 percent
- Exhaust valve airflow improves by 30 percent
That is the sort of detail hardcore sports car buyers actually care about. Especially people planning track days instead of coffee shop parking lot photoshoots.
Suspension And Tire Updates
The Emira 420 Sport also gets revised suspension tuning and a slightly lower ride height.
Lotus has added stickier tires as well, which should help the car take full advantage of the extra grip and aerodynamic improvements.
The optional Multimatic dampers are a serious addition too. Multimatic has worked on everything from race cars to high performance road cars, so seeing their hardware on the Emira is a big deal for driving enthusiasts.
Interior Changes Stay Simple
Inside, Lotus has not gone overboard with unnecessary screens or flashy gimmicks.
The 2027 model gets carbon fiber shift paddles and an optional exterior carbon fiber package. Buyers will also see a new removable tinted glass roof panel, which Lotus plans to offer across the full Emira lineup.
The brand is clearly trying to improve the car without ruining the clean sports car feel that made people like the Emira in the first place.
2027 Lotus Emira 420 Sport Price And Availability
The 2027 Lotus Emira 420 Sport is available to order now.
Deliveries are expected to begin in August 2026.
Pricing
| Model | Starting Price |
|---|---|
| 2027 Lotus Emira 420 Sport | $125,400 |
For buyers looking at Porsche Cayman GT4 territory, Lotus seems ready to remind everyone that lightweight British sports cars still know how to have fun.
