2026 Lotus Emira First Edition

This Emira First Edition pairs the 3.5-litre supercharged Toyota-derived V6 with a six-speed manual gearbox, the combination purists have been asking for since the car replaced the Evora. The 404 PS output is delivered through a traditional three-pedal layout, and this example is fitted with the Sport chassis rather than the softer Tour setup, giving it the sharper, more tactile character Lotus tunes its cars for.

First Edition cars were the launch-spec Emiras, and this is a 2026-registered car with just 1,500 miles on the clock, so it is effectively barely run in. It is offered by Lotus Silverstone, a franchised Lotus dealer, which should appeal to buyers wanting a low-mileage example with a manufacturer-network supply chain.

With the V6 manual, the Emira sits at the analogue end of the modern sports car market. Rear-wheel drive, a mid-engined layout and hydraulically assisted steering feel set it apart from most rivals, and the manual is increasingly rare as Lotus shifts its focus toward electrified models.