2026 Lotus Emira V6 First Edition

The Emira is Lotus's last petrol-only sports car, and this one is a First Edition fitted with the naturally-sorted route: the supercharged 3.5-litre Toyota-derived V6 paired with a six-speed manual gearbox. It's the combination purists have been waiting for, putting 404 PS through the rear wheels with a proper gate and a clutch pedal, and it sits on Lotus's bonded aluminium chassis with the hydraulic-assisted steering that has become a rarity in modern sports cars.

This 2026-registered example has covered 2,000 miles, so it is barely run in and sits well below the 16,300-mile First Edition manual the same retailer lists. The First Edition specification typically brings 20-inch forged alloy wheels, upgraded interior trim and Lotus's Drivers Pack-style chassis tuning, though the page does not itemise the options on this particular car, so it is worth confirming the exact equipment list.

At £69,995 it is priced above the earlier used First Edition cars, reflecting its minimal mileage and recent registration. For anyone wanting the last of the traditional Lotus recipe, a mid-engined, supercharged V6 with a manual gearbox, it is among the cleanest examples of the breed.