On August 31, 2026, Lotus Cars unveiled the Emira 420 Sport, Emeya 900 GOLD, and Eletre 900 GOLD in Chengdu. The Emira 420 Sport, a mid-engine rear-wheel-drive sports car, is priced from ¥988,000; the Emeya 900 GOLD and Eletre 900 GOLD start at ¥918,000 and ¥928,000, respectively.
The Emira 420 Sport features an AMG M139 engine optimized for the mid-engine rear-wheel layout and chassis characteristics, paired with an 8-speed DCT transmission, boasting a shift response of 100 milliseconds, 0-100 km/h acceleration in 3.9 seconds, and a top speed exceeding 300 km/h. In terms of lightweighting, the aircraft-grade extruded bonded aluminum alloy three-section no-weld body weighs 226 kilograms, over 20% lighter than its class rivals; a lightweight handling package further reduces the vehicle’s weight by 25 kilograms, focused at the rear; forged wheels reduce unsprung mass by 5 kilograms. Aerodynamics and chassis improvements contribute an additional 25 kilograms of downforce; 7 functional air channels and the factory front wheel arch air vents improve downforce and boost braking cooling efficiency by 10%. The car is equipped with Multimatic dual-adjustable 11-stage dampers, reducing ride height by 5 mm. Three new colors are added: Avalon Orange, Whistling Purple, and Sherwood Green.
The Emeya 900 GOLD and Eletre 900 GOLD boast a powertrain delivering 905 horsepower and 985 N・m peak torque, with the Emeya 900 GOLD accelerating from zero to 100 km/h in 2.78 seconds, and the Eletre 900 GOLD in 2.95 seconds. Both models are equipped with the Evija-derived intelligent honeycomb oil cooling system. For chassis light-weighting, forged wheels, carbon fiber wheel inserts, and a 10-piston carbon ceramic brake system collectively shed 30 kilograms of unsprung mass; 62 carbon fiber components across the vehicle result in a weight reduction of 10 kilograms; the cabin employs Italian origin Alcantara fabric, a third of the weight of Nappa leather, providing high-friction support. The Emeya 900 GOLD features four active aero dynamic suites: active air dams add 76 kg of downforce, an active diffuser minimizes drag, a four-stage adjustable active rear wing generates up to 215 kg of downforce and acts as an air brake in emergency stops. The vehicle includes a 50:50 weight distribution, dual-chamber air suspension, a 48V active stabilizer bar, and rear-wheel active steering. The Eletre 900 GOLD introduces two new body colors: Galloway Green and Cloud Glaze Blue.
The launch of these three new models covers both fuel and pure electric domains, joining the previously released Lotus For Me, a super hybrid model, to complete the flagship lineup under the Focus 2030 strategy. Lotus now pioneers as a top-tier sports car brand offering flagship performance products simultaneously across fuel, electric, and hybrid technological pathways.
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