2022 Lotus Emira V6 First Edition

Lotus's mid-engined Emira in First Edition trim, and this one is a rare combination: the supercharged 3.5-litre Toyota-derived V6 paired with a proper six-speed manual gearbox. It is finished in Magma Red, one of the launch palette's more vivid colours, and it has covered 16,300 miles since it was registered in 2022.

The V6 First Edition was the Emira's flagship at launch, and it carries the Lotus-tuned chassis that has defined the brand for decades, with hydraulic power steering and a communicative, well-balanced setup. The manual gearbox is the one most enthusiasts specify, and it suits the car's analogue character. It is also one of the last chances to buy a Lotus with three pedals and a supercharged V6 before the line moves on to turbocharged four-cylinder power.

The mileage is modest but shows the car has been used rather than stored, which suits a car built to be driven. It is offered by a Lotus dealer at Silverstone, so it sits at the more accessible end of the Emira range for a V6 manual.