2026 Lotus Emira 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
4.0s
- Turbo SE RWD, 400 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: rank 21 of 33 coupes (2026).
- Horsepower: rank 27 of 33 coupes (2026).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turbo SE RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 400 hp | 354 lb-ft | 3,212 lb | 249 | 8.0 | 4.0 sTested | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $106,900 |
| Turbo SE Racing Line RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 400 hp | 354 lb-ft | 3,212 lb | 249 | 8.0 | 4.0 sTested | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $109,900 |
| Jim Clark Edition Coupe RWD | 6-cyl | 400 hp | 310 lb-ft | 3,240 lb | 247 | 8.1 | 4.1 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $139,900 |
| V6 SE RWD | 6-cyl | 400 hp | N/A | 3,214 lb | 249 | 8.0 | 4.3 sTested | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $112,900 |
| V6 SE Racing Line RWD | 6-cyl | 400 hp | N/A | 3,214 lb | 249 | 8.0 | 4.3 sTested | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $115,900 |
| Clark Edition RWD | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3,214 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $139,900 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
2 engines offered. Turbo named on 1.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 2 | 400 hp | Turbo SE RWD | $106,900 | Base | $1,829 | Base |
| 6-cyl | 3 | 400 hp | V6 SE RWD | $112,900 | +$6,000 | $1,829 | $0 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-speed automatic | 6 | Turbo SE RWD | $106,900 | 4.0 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the Turbo SE RWD: 400 hp, 21 mpg, $106,900. Other makes, coupes, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GT | 43 RWD | 416 hp | 22 mpg | $106,500 | N/A |
Emira by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2026 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray: 2.0 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2026 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray.
| Measure | 2026 Lotus Emira | 2026 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | Turbo SE RWD | Corvette ZR1X AWD |
| 0-60 | 4.0 s | 2.0 s |
| Basis | Tested | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 400 hp | 1,064 hp |
| Curb weight | 3,212 lb | 3,914 lb |
| hp per ton | 249 | 544 |
| lb per hp | 8.0 | 3.7 |
| MSRP | $106,900 | N/A |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree