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Lotus · model year 2024
2024 Lotus Emira
Two Seaters · Rear-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Two Seaters
Where it places
The CarCody take
The 2024 Lotus Emira is a gasoline two-seater with rear-wheel drive, a 3.5-liter supercharged six-cylinder engine, and a six-speed manual transmission. Its EPA rating is 19 combined MPG, with 16 MPG city and 24 MPG highway. EPA estimates annual fuel cost at $3,550 and tailpipe emissions at 460 grams of CO2 per mile.
Good to know
- Rear-wheel drive with a six-speed manual transmission
- 3.5-liter supercharged six-cylinder gasoline engine
- 24 MPG highway rating
- Two-seat EPA class
Watch for
- 16 MPG city rating
- 19 MPG combined rating
- EPA annual fuel cost of $3,550
- 460 grams of CO2 per mile
Who it suits. Drivers seeking a manual, rear-wheel-drive two-seater Buyers comfortable with 19 combined MPG
The 2024 Lotus Emira makes sense for someone who specifically wants a two-seat, rear-wheel-drive car with a six-speed manual and a supercharged 3.5-liter six-cylinder engine. Its 19 combined MPG rating is the key ownership number, with lower city economy and higher highway economy. EPA estimates $3,550 in annual fuel cost and 460 grams of CO2 per mile. If those fuel figures fit your budget and driving, the Emira's focused layout is straightforward to understand.
What it is
The 2024 Lotus Emira is a two-seat car from Lotus cars. It uses rear-wheel drive, a 3.5-liter supercharged six-cylinder gasoline engine, and a six-speed manual transmission.
The numbers
Its defining EPA figure is 19 combined MPG. That means an EPA-rated 19 miles from a gallon across the combined driving cycle.
The split is 16 MPG in city driving and 24 MPG on the highway. Tailpipe emissions are rated at 460 grams of CO2 per mile.
What it costs to run
EPA lists annual fuel cost at $3,550. Your actual bill will vary with how much you drive and the kind of driving you do, but the combined rating gives the basic fuel-use measure.
How it compares
The Emira's chart figure is 19 combined MPG, bounded by its 16 MPG city rating and 24 MPG highway rating. Its EPA class is Two Seaters, so those are the relevant figures for side-by-side comparisons.
Who it suits
This car fits a buyer who wants a gasoline two-seater with rear-wheel drive and a manual gearbox, and who accepts the fuel use shown by its 19 combined MPG rating.
Trade-offs
The manual transmission and rear-wheel-drive layout define the drivetrain. The trade-off in the EPA figures is 16 MPG in city driving and 24 MPG on the highway, with $3,550 in estimated annual fuel cost.
Verdict
Choose the 2024 Lotus Emira if a two-seat layout, rear-wheel drive, and a six-speed manual are central to your decision. Its 19 combined MPG rating gives you a clear fuel-use baseline, while the 16 city and 24 highway figures show how the number changes with driving conditions. The EPA's $3,550 annual fuel estimate and 460 grams of CO2 per mile make the running-cost trade-off plain. The 19 combined MPG rating defines its fuel-use profile.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 19 MPG
- City MPG
- 16 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 24 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,550
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 460 g per mile
- Model year
- 2024
- Body
- Car
- EPA size class
- Two Seaters
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 3.5 L 6-cyl supercharged
- Transmission
- Manual 6-spd
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 2024 Lotus Emira's combined MPG?
The EPA combined rating is 19 MPG.
What city and highway MPG does the Emira get?
It is rated at 16 MPG in the city and 24 MPG on the highway.
How much does the Emira cost to fuel each year?
EPA estimates annual fuel cost at $3,550.
What engine is in the 2024 Lotus Emira?
It has a 3.5-liter, six-cylinder, supercharged gasoline engine.
Does the Emira have a manual transmission?
Yes. The listed transmission is a six-speed manual.
Is the 2024 Lotus Emira rear-wheel drive?
Yes. Its drive layout is rear-wheel drive.
How many seats does the Emira have?
The EPA classifies it as a Two Seaters car.
How much tailpipe CO2 does it emit?
The EPA figure is 460 grams of CO2 per mile.
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