2026 Lotus Emira Turbo SE

This Emira Turbo SE is a new-stock car with just 10 miles showing, so it is effectively a delivery-mileage example of the 2026 model year. The Turbo designation marks the four-cylinder Emira, which swaps the supercharged Toyota-sourced V6 for AMG's 2.0-litre turbocharged M139 engine, the same unit used in the A45 S. It drives through an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic, keeping the Emira's mid-engined, rear-drive layout and the Lotus bonded aluminium chassis.

SE is the more heavily equipped trim in the Turbo range, adding larger wheels and additional exterior and interior upgrades over the base car. This example is specified with Sports Suspension, the firmer of the two chassis setups, which sharpens body control compared with the softer Touring tune. Lotus says the Turbo is lighter over the nose than the V6 cars, and that shows up in steering response and turn-in.

The car is offered by Lotus Silverstone and is listed as a new vehicle at £98,425. For buyers who want an Emira with usable performance, modern powertrain reliability and lower running costs than the V6, the Turbo SE is the most sensible way into the range.