Bitauto’s original Lotus Emira, as the last fuel-era sports car of the British sports car brand Lotus, is not only a gift to car fans, but also a tribute to a great era. tribute. At the Guangzhou Auto Show, the price of the first edition of the First Edition was announced at 858,000 yuan, which aroused heated discussion among everyone. Today we will make a detailed highlight analysis of this car to see if everyone is interested.
As a very popular sports car, performance is always the most important thing for everyone. The First Edition is equipped with a high-power version of the M139 engine, with a maximum power of 400 horsepower and a peak torque of 480Nm. The matching gearbox is an 8-speed DCT dual-clutch gearbox also from AMG. The exhaust valve opening is continuously variable, which can continuously output peak power, and even the exhaust sound will change accordingly.
M139 engine
< p>Such power drives a mid-mounted sports car of only 1405kg, which is 240kg lighter than the A45 that also uses the M139 engine. From the perspective of thrust-to-weight ratio, the power performance should be even better than the A45. The official time of 4.3 seconds seems not to be faster than that of the A45. At this time, some people will definitely talk about the cost-effectiveness of the A45. However, they seem to have forgotten that the Emira is a mid-mounted rear-drive sports car and a small car developed based on a hatchback sedan. The steel cannon has been in two different worlds from the beginning, and talking about acceleration aside from the four-wheel drive is a bit rogue.span>
It is natural to drive fast but also to brake, newly developed ventilated disc and front four-piston AP Racing calipers can give this car a blood-pressure-raising "hitting the wall" feeling. Emira is also equipped with a lightweight aluminum floor, front and rear double-wishbone suspension, front and rear Bilstein shock absorbers, and a mid-mounted rear-drive layout, all of which lay the foundation for precise control of this car.
Why do we always emphasize the center layout? Because the mid-mounted layout is the most reasonable design for vehicle control and center of gravity distribution. For example, the 911 RSR racing car that Porsche participated in the Le Mans 24 Hours Endurance Race and the WEC series changed from the classic rear-mounted rear-drive layout that Porsche is proud of to a mid-mounted rear-drive layout. Compared with the rear-wheel drive, the mid-mounted rear-drive 911 RSR racing car also frees up more space to install a larger and more effective bottom diffuser, which provides the racing car with greater downforce when driving at high speeds. The disadvantage of the mid-mounted layout is that it takes up too much space in the car. This is a common problem of all mid-mounted sports cars. However, performance, control and space comfort are inherently antagonistic. There has never been a way to have both cake and eat it in this world. For cars, 1+1 will always be less than 2, and greed will only bring about one thing and another.
911 RSR racing car
In addition to the mid-mounted rear-drive layout, coupled with the DPM dynamic performance management system, Emira is easier to drive than its predecessors. It is no longer a track machine that can only be controlled by quasi-racing drivers, making Lotus A sports car can also be used as a means of transportation for parties, and it is no longer inappropriate to drive it in a suit or evening dress.
If you attend a party, you have to talk about its design. Emira is very aggressive in terms of front face design, and its calm dive posture warns surrounding vehicles not to provoke easily. The slim vertical headlight strip and the iconic wing-shaped daytime running lights look very sharp when embellished with LED light sources. The two triangular recessed designs on the inside of the headlights fit effectively with the car lights, improving the overall look. visual impact.
The aerodynamic design of the vehicle adopts the "pore" concept. There are 6 through-holes on both sides of the vehicle, including the boomerang-shaped hidden air vents on both sides of the front hood and the two sides of the lower front lip. The air guides and the huge air intakes on the side of the car body are designed to not only shape the aerodynamic properties, but also look sporty.
The side is one of the most beautiful parts of a sports car. The side of Emira is very similar to Evija, and it also has the wind-carved lines of a supercar. The waistline perfectly continues the streamlined design of Evija, which is clear and clear, creating a sense of wind flow. The waistline at the front wheel rises, and the muscular outline of the front wheel arch is vaguely visible, giving a sense of strength. The wheel arches inherit Lotus’ consistent Becker point design. The water droplet expansion shape of the rear wheel arch makes the entire body closer to the shape of a Coke bottle when viewed from a bird's eye view of the roof. This design appears in many supercars and was originally used on fighter jets in World War II. Its main purpose is to minimize drag in the fluid field.
In terms of body size, its length is 4412 mm, with a width of 1895 mm, a height of 1225 mm, and a wheelbase of 2575 mm, which is larger than its predecessors such as Elise/Exige and Evora.
The outline of the shape and ridges at the rear of the car makes it look more futuristic and at the same time more Sharp, it is the design style of a supercar. The raised rear waist line is sharp and smooth. The entire moving line looks extremely tense, and the outline of the arc is impressive. This concave design can use the flowing air to generate downforce, giving the body a more stable control feeling at high speeds. However, the actual aerodynamic effect can only be found out when we get the actual car for track testing. Let’s take a look at the interior first.
Elise interior
When it comes to Lotus, most people will not think of it What does this car have to do with the interior? The interiors of its predecessors were extremely simple and could not be more "simple". There was no car machine and only a radio. In order to reduce weight, I quickly took off my "underwear". So when I first saw Emira’s interior, I thought the data map was wrong.
Emira interior
It is equipped with the popular dual-screen design style, composed of It consists of a 12.3-inch fully digital driver display and a 10.25-inch touch screen. The vehicle system supports Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
The sports multi-function steering wheel should be wrapped in Alcantara material with stronger friction , and many British hand-made elements have been added to the details, and the overall texture has been completely transformed compared to its predecessors.
KEF brand audio also provides members in the car with audio equipment in addition to the engine Another beautiful sound. In addition, Emira also supports cruise control, 12-way power-adjustable seats and automatic windshield wipers, making it more convenient.
Summary: Emira as a Lotus fuel sports car The swan song is also the largest sports car among recent generations of Lotus products. Through its own tuning capabilities, the M139 power unit is better integrated into this sports car. And this time it is no longer a sports car that you don’t want to touch except on the track. The interior is hand-crafted in England, with solid materials, a full LCD instrument panel, and a touch-control central screen smart car system to create a sense of luxury. Make it suitable for diverse scene needs such as attending parties. 85.8 The fully equipped price is compared with the Porsche 718 It still has its advantages.