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Choose a specific vehicle. Where data is available, its detail page shows the import cost calculation. We assess any possible duty benefit with you before purchase.
Important: A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact us before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support through the process. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
CarHub · Lotus
The Emira is a landmark car: the final petrol-powered Lotus, a mid-engined sports car conceived to send the combustion era off in style.
Model profile
Revealed in 2021 and reaching customers from 2022, the Emira replaced the Elise, Exige and Evora in one stroke, becoming Lotus's sole internal-combustion model as the company pivots to electric. It launched with a well-specified First Edition before the standard Base joined the range.
Powertrain and equipment
Two very different powertrains are offered. The V6 uses a 3.5-litre supercharged Toyota-sourced engine (the 2GR family) producing around 400 hp and 430 Nm, paired with either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed torque-converter automatic.
The Emira is a strict two-seat coupe with a single closed body style; there is no convertible. Specification runs from the launch First Edition, which bundled the desirable options, to the Base, with a choice of touring or sports suspension and the Lotus Driver's Pack.
Vehicle selection
Because the Emira is new, the American used pool is small but growing, made up of low-mileage cars from early buyers.
Import an Emira if you want a modern, analogue-feeling mid-engined sports car with genuine Lotus handling and, in V6 manual form, a driving experience that is becoming rare.
Vehicle data
| Length | Detail (Emira V6 First Edition): 4,412 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | Detail (Emira V6 First Edition): 1,895 mm |
| Height | Detail (Emira V6 First Edition): 1,225 mm |
| Wheelbase | Detail (Emira V6 First Edition): 2,575 mm |
| Kerb weight | Detail (Emira V6 First Edition): approx. 1,458 kg |
| Body style | Detail (Emira V6 First Edition): 2-seat mid-engine coupe |
|---|---|
| V6 engine | Detail (Emira V6 First Edition): 3.5 L supercharged V6, approx. 400 hp |
| i4 engine | Detail (Emira V6 First Edition): 2.0 L turbo AMG M139, approx. 360 hp |
| Torque (V6) | Detail (Emira V6 First Edition): approx. 430 Nm |
| Transmission | Detail (Emira V6 First Edition): 6-speed manual/auto (V6), 8-speed DCT (i4) |
| Drivetrain | Detail (Emira V6 First Edition): Rear-wheel drive, mid-engine |
| Fuel | Detail (Emira V6 First Edition): Petrol |
| Production | Detail (Emira V6 First Edition): 2022–present |
|---|---|
| Chassis | Detail (Emira V6 First Edition): Bonded aluminium |
| 0–100 km/h | Detail (Emira V6 First Edition): approx. 4.3 s |
| Top speed | Detail (Emira V6 First Edition): approx. 290 km/h |
| Assembly | Detail (Emira V6 First Edition): Hethel, England |
Values are reproduced verbatim from the existing article table. The documents for the specific vehicle govern.
Pre-purchase review
As a young model the Emira has a limited long-term record, but some patterns are already clear. The supercharged V6 is fundamentally a proven Toyota engine, which gives it a reassuring mechanical baseline, and the manual gearbox is likewise well understood. The AMG-sourced four and its dual-clutch transmission are also known quantities from Mercedes applications.
Germany and Europe
US-market Emiras carry US lighting (side markers, US headlamp aim, no rear fog lamp), an mph-led display and US-specification emissions and driver-assistance calibration.
Typical changes are adding or activating a rear fog lamp, adjusting or replacing headlamps for the European beam pattern, ensuring compliant side indicators, and providing a km/h speedometer reading, which on a modern digital cluster is often a software matter.
USCar Trader services
As a buyer based in Germany, you do not have to inspect the vehicle yourself in the United States or Canada. Within the agreed scope, USCar Trader can coordinate document review, a separately commissioned on-site inspection and purchase processing.
Covered inspection points are agreed in advance. An on-site inspection records condition at the appointment and is not a guarantee.
Next step: Before commissioning, USCar Trader and the customer agree which document, history, inspection and transaction checks suit the vehicle and are included in the service. This records what was actually checked.
Import process
The assessment depends on the specific vehicle and the circumstances of the transaction. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review any possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are considered separately.
Questions and answers
Yes. As a used vehicle it can be imported, cleared and individually approved for German registration, with USCar Trader acting as your broker.
No, not automatically. A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
The supercharged V6 offers a richer sound and is available with a manual; the AMG turbo four is lighter over the nose and quick with its dual-clutch gearbox. Both are strong choices.
Yes, on the V6, which is the version enthusiasts most often seek. The i4 is dual-clutch only.
The mechanicals are largely proven Toyota and Mercedes-AMG units, so the main early issues are electronic and build-related and are addressed by software updates.
Rear fog lamp, headlamp adjustment, compliant indicators and a km/h display are the usual individual-approval items before registration.
Ocean freight from a US port to Northern Europe generally takes a few weeks, with customs and inspection following on arrival.
Available VIN, title and history information can be reviewed in the vehicle profile. USCar Trader can also arrange a separately booked on-site inspection within a scope agreed in advance.
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