KUALA LUMPUR: Lotus Cars Malaysia has opened bookings for the Emira i4 in First Edition at a special price of RM998,800, on-the-road fully taxed.
The exclusive offer for this final ICE-powered Lotus is valid only for cars made in 2023 before its actual price takes effect – RM1,095,000 in Peninsular Malaysia and RM509,000 in duty-free Langkawi, said the sole franchise holder for Lotus in Malaysia.
The first customer cars are expected to arrive in November this year.
Meanwhile, the Emira V6, which is identical in exterior and interior styling, is on display at the Lotus Store at Level 3, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur.
The Lotus Emira i4 comes with a three-year unlimited mileage manufacturer’s warranty. For enquiries or to schedule an appointment with the Lotus Experts, contact 016-6112388.
The most powerful four-cylinder from Lotus, this mid-engine two-seater has a twin-scroll turbocharged 2.0-litre mid-mounted aluminium engine and eight-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT) sourced from Mercedes-AMG.
Further developments by Lotus including new intake and exhaust systems, plus a bespoke calibration matched to new transmission shift-mapping enable the Emira i4 to deliver 360 bhp at 6,600 rpm and 430 Nm of torque at 3,000-5,500 rpm.
The Emira i4 can sprint to 0-100 km/h in 4.4 seconds and a top speed of 290 km/h.
Sending power to the rear wheels, the eight-speed DCT offers quicker rapid gear changes without torque interruption.
Drivers can also control the transmission with the shift lever or steering wheel paddles, and launch control optimises acceleration from a standing start.
The Emira’s light, stiff, bonded aluminium Lotus Sports Car Architecture provides class-setting ride, handling and steering.
The race-derived, lightweight, forged aluminium double-wishbone suspension contributes to exceptional agility and responsiveness.
The four-cylinder engine allows for a new, lightweight cast aluminium rear subframe, reducing the car’s weight by 12kg compared to the Emira V6.
The subframe also houses the new rear suspension.
The electro-hydraulic steering system delivers a connected feel fundamental to Lotus sports car DNA, but without engine-driven pump losses.
The Eibach springs and Bilstein high-pressure dampers are tuned with different settings for the Tour and Sport chassis options.
Tour is optimised for road use, offering softer springs and dampers, while Sport is track-focused with stiffer springs and dampers, together with increased camber and toe angles to maximise grip.
The Emira i4 comes with specially-developed tyres – 245/35/R20 in front and 295/30/R20 at the rear.
The Tour chassis version is fitted with Goodyear Eagle F1 Supersport tyres, which are also available as an option with the Sports chassis.
Exclusive to the Sports chassis are Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres designed for extreme track use.
Both tyres have ‘LTS’ markings on the side wall to denote the Lotus-approved specification.
The braking system features lightweight, two-piece, cross-drilled and slotted discs together with four-piston callipers on the front axle.
Full-LED headlights with signature double ‘blade’ daytime running lights (DRL) and angular bonnet ducts dominate the front.
Sculpted doors with deployable handles also cut drag.
Thirteen colour options are available: Hethel Yellow, Magma Red, Vivid Red, Dark Verdant, Seneca Blue, Atlantis Blue, Meridian Blue, Osmium Silver, Nimbus Grey, Shadow Grey, Zinc Grey, Mist White and Cosmos Black.
The Emira i4’s crafted interior has a 12.3-inch TFT instrument cluster, and a 10.25-inch touchscreen for the infotainment system, featuring integrated navigation and Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay connectivity.
The 10-channel, 560W premium audio system with six speakers developed with KEF features the signature Uni-QTM technology.
Finished with a distinctive bespoke speaker fret design, Uni-Q covers the entire mid and high-frequency sound spectrum for a more coherent, hyper-realistic sound experience.
There are 12-way power-adjustable heated seats and the Nappa leather upholstery comes in colour options of black, red, ice grey or tan, or black Alcantara, with a choice of yellow, red or ice grey contrast stitching.
Black Alcantara is also used for the headliner.
In terms of storage, there is 208 litres of space behind the two seats and an additional 151 litres in the rear luggage compartment.
The Emira i4 First Edition comes fully loaded with four option packs as standard. One of it is the Lower Black Pack, which adds on contemporary gloss black accents to the roof, cantrails, mirror pods and the Lotus wordmark on the rear clamshell. The exhaust finishers are satin black.
The Design Pack adds on a privacy glass, sports pedals, a black Alcantara headliner and Emira-branded footwell mats.
The Convenience Pack adds front parking sensors, a rear reversing camera, rain-sensing wipers with aero blades, auto-dimming mirrors and a rear luggage storage net.
Last but not least is the Lotus Drivers Pack. This gives customers the option of the Tour or Sports suspension. For either option, it also includes Track Mode ESP, with a new Track mode highlighted on the TFT instrument display screen which prioritises information required for high-performance driving.
“As the final Lotus model to be propelled by a petrol engine, the Emira is a future classic. Its high performance, exceptional vehicle dynamics and meticulously tuned lightweight suspension, innovative steering system, aerodynamically designed exterior and driver-focused interior all combine to deliver the true sports car experience that customers expect from a Lotus,” said Jack Zaal, General Manager of Lotus Cars Malaysia.
As with the critically acclaimed and award-winning Emira V6, production of the four-cylinder Emira i4 takes place at the Chapman Production Centre (CPC) in Hethel, named in honour of the company’s legendary founder and inspiration.
Lotus Advanced Structures in Norwich is responsible for the sub-assembly of the lightweight aluminium chassis structure.
Both are part of a £100 million investment by Lotus in its UK facilities.
