·7/23/2026
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Driven: Quick, and Going Quick? The Lotus Emira 420 Sport May Be the Last of Its Kind
Slide into the Lotus Emira 420 Sport—currently the only Lotus you can buy in the US, carrying Colin Chapman’s legendary legacy. Its Mercedes-AMG-sourced 2.0L engine pumps out 416hp, making it the top performer in the Emira lineup, even beating the V-6 model. Aerodynamic tweaks add 55lbs of downforce, boost cooling, and include removable brake duct panels. The revamped 8-speed dual-clutch hits 60mph in a claimed 3.7s (our tests saw a 4-cyl Emira do 3.4s, so this might be faster). On Hethel circuit, it’s light, responsive—pure Lotus joy. As one of the last non-electrified sports cars, would you pick the sleek standard Emira or the performance-boosted 420 Sport?