Lotus Debuts 2027 Emira 420 Sport With 416 hp AMG Engine and 8-Speed DCT
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Updated · MotorTrend · Jul 22
Lotus Debuts 2027 Emira 420 Sport With 416 hp AMG Engine and 8-Speed DCT
3 articles · Updated · MotorTrend · Jul 22
Summary
416 hp and 369 lb-ft make the 2027 Emira 420 Sport the most powerful Emira yet, pairing Lotus’s AMG-sourced turbo four with an eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox.
A 5mm lower ride height, revised aero and an optional Lightweight Handling Pack add Michelin Cup 2 tires, two-way Multimatic dampers, a lighter 12-volt battery and titanium exhaust.
On the road, the car delivers heavy hydraulic steering, immediate throttle response and strong progressive braking, with drive modes changing traction control, exhaust note and engine behavior rather than suspension tuning.
Drawbacks are limited but notable: the removable tinted glass roof adds heat and wind noise at speed, and the two-seat layout loses the extra storage some earlier Emiras offered.
Earlier launch details put the 0-60 mph time at 3.7 seconds, top speed at 186 mph and U.S. starting price at $122,900, positioning the 420 Sport as Lotus’s fastest four-cylinder production car.