Lotus Unveils Emira Racing Line Edition at New York Auto Show

The limited-edition sports car blends Lotus' engineering heritage with contemporary, track-inspired design.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 12:39pm

An abstract, blurred image of a Lotus Emira sports car in motion, with vibrant streaks of color representing the vehicle's speed and power.The Lotus Emira's sleek silhouette and performance capabilities take center stage at the prestigious New York International Auto Show.NYC Today

Lotus Technology Inc. announced that the Lotus brand will showcase two premier Emira models - the Emira V6 SE and the Emira Turbo SE Racing Line - at the 2026 New York International Auto Show. The Racing Line package enhances the Emira's striking silhouette with a series of purposeful visual upgrades, including a subtle lower pinstripe, color-matched mirror caps and brake calipers, special Racing Line badges, high-gloss black wheels, and black-and-silver Lotus logos. The Racing Line option is available on both the six-speed manual Emira V6 SE and the DCT-equipped Emira Turbo SE.

Why it matters

The New York International Auto Show is one of the most established and prestigious automotive events in North America, providing Lotus with a high-profile platform to highlight its core luxury sports car lineup and showcase the brand's performance heritage and engineering expertise.

The details

The Racing Line package features a series of visual upgrades that give the Emira a more track-inspired look, including a subtle lower pinstripe, color-matched mirror caps and brake calipers, special Racing Line badges with accent details, high-gloss black wheels, and black-and-silver Lotus logos. Inside, the Emira's driver-focused cabin is elevated with matching contrast stitching and specialized matching badging.

  • The 2026 New York International Auto Show will take place from April 3-12, 2026.

The players

Lotus Technology Inc.

A leading global intelligent and luxury mobility provider dedicated to delivering luxury lifestyle electric vehicles, with a focus on world-class R&D in next-generation automobility technologies.

Lotus Emira

Lotus' latest sports car model, available in both V6 SE and Turbo SE Racing Line editions, which will be showcased at the New York International Auto Show.

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The takeaway

Lotus is leveraging the high-profile New York International Auto Show to showcase its performance heritage and engineering expertise, highlighting the Emira's striking design and track-inspired Racing Line edition as the brand continues to build momentum in the luxury sports car market.