From CNET.com….
Lotus’ first truly new sports car in over a decade is here, and it’s much more than just another Elise variant. Called the Emira, it essentially replaces the Elise, Exige and Evora in the Lotus lineup, and it will be the last car that Lotus makes with an internal combustion engine. The Emira is the start of the end of an era — not just for Lotus but for un-electrified sports cars in general — and now that we’ve digested the first photos and details it seems like a damn good sendoff.
The Emira looks like a Lotus, with lots of obvious design inspiration from the electric Evija hypercar and the outgoing Elise and Exige.
The front end has vertical LED headlights that flow into interesting hood intakes, while the sleek front bumper is reminiscent of the later-model Exige. The side scoop is a toned-down version of what the Evija has, and the side surfacing looks dramatic from every angle. At the rear are slim J-shaped taillights, a vent on each side and a prominent diffuser with a pair of round exhaust tips. I love the Emira’s styling; it feels fresh and modern while still retaining enough classic Lotus design cues.
Credit: Lotus
