Verified Performance Tests Updated Apr 2026 · 2 recorded runs

Lotus Emira 0–60 Times

The Lotus Emira 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 2 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver and Motor Trend and more.

The fastest tested Lotus Emira is the 2024 Lotus Emira First Edition Coupe, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 4.2 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 12.60 seconds at 109.7 mph, according to Motor Trend.

The slowest tested Lotus Emira is the 2024 Lotus Emira First Edition Coupe, which took 4.3 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 12.70 seconds at 111.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

Out of all the Lotus Emira tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 4.25 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 12.65 seconds at 110.35 mph.

Fastest 0–60 4.2sec 2024 First Edition Coupe
Average 0–60 4.25sec Across 2 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 12.65sec @ 110.4 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 4.3sec 2024 First Edition
2024 Lotus Emira

Across 2 verified runs, the Lotus Emira ranges from 4.2 to 4.3 seconds 0–60, with a 4.25-second average.

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Lotus Emira 0–60 times by model year

2 tests · 1 year

2024

Lotus Emira · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 4.25 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 12.65 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#01
2024 Lotus Emira First Edition Coupe
4.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.60s ¼ mi @ 109.7 mph
0–60 mph
4.20 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.60 sec
Trap Speed
109.7 mph
Engine
3.5L Supercharger V6
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
16 C / 24 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#1 of 2
2024 Lotus Emira First Edition Coupe
#02
2024 Lotus Emira First Edition Coupe
4.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.70s ¼ mi @ 111.0 mph
0–60 mph
4.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.70 sec
Trap Speed
111.0 mph
Engine
3.5L Supercharger V6
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
16 C / 24 H / 20 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#2 of 2
2024 Lotus Emira First Edition Coupe

How we verify Lotus Emira performance data

We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Lotus Emira trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Lotus Emira 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster
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Lotus Emira performance FAQs

6 questions
The quickest Lotus Emira on record is the 2024 Lotus Emira First Edition Coupe, which runs 0–60 mph in 4.2 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 12.60 seconds at 109.7 mph.
The slowest recorded Lotus Emira is the 2024 Lotus Emira First Edition Coupe, which takes 4.3 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 12.70 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 2 verified runs, a Lotus Emira reaches 60 mph in 4.25 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 12.65 seconds at roughly 110.4 mph.
We have verified test data for 1 model year. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver and Motor Trend. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.

Sources

Car and Driver
Motor Trend

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Lotus Emira can do, not a single marketing claim.

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