The car honors Jim Clark and draws inspiration from the Type 38 he drove to victory at the Indy 500
- Lotus is celebrating racing driver Jim Clark with a special edition Emira.
- It features a colorful livery and a unique two-tone interior with a wood shift knob.
- Power comes from a supercharged 3.5-liter V6 pumping out 400 hp.
Lotus has strayed far from their ‘simplify and add lightness’ roots, but they’re celebrating their racing pedigree with a new Emira Clark Edition. It celebrates racing driver Jim Clark, who won the Indianapolis 500 as well as the Formula 1 World Championship in 1965.
Starting outside, the special edition draws inspiration from the Lotus Type 38 that Clark drove to victory in Indy. As a result, the car has a Clark Racing Green exterior with a contrasting black roof. They’re joined by silver mirrors as well as a yellow racing stripe.
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Elsewhere, there’s a hand-painted yellow pinstripe and yellow exhaust tips. The model also sports Clark Edition badging as well as a machined aluminum fuel filler cap with a blue anodized center.
The interior is notable for featuring an asymmetrical design as the driver’s seat is dressed in red leather and Alcantara upholstery, while the passenger seat dons black leather and Alcantara. There are also red accents on the steering wheel and dashboard as well as a retro-inspired wooden gear knob.
Clark’s signature can be found on the dashboard, while a plaque highlighting his achievements in 1965 is integrated into the seats. The cabin also sports Clark Edition badging as well as carbon fiber treadplates noting the car is “1 of 60.”
Since the special edition is based on the Emira V6, it features a supercharged 3.5-liter engine developing 400 hp (298 kW / 406 PS) and 310 lb-ft (420 Nm) of torque. It’s connected to a six-speed manual, which sends power to the rear wheels via a limited-slip differential. This should enable the coupe to accelerate from 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) in 4.2 seconds, before hitting a top speed of 180 mph (290 km/h).
Production will be limited to 60 units and the Clark Edition will be offered in select markets. Lotus didn’t elaborate, but mentioned pricing starts at £115,000 in the UK and €140,000 in Germany.
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