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Compare 2–4 cars side by side. Every figure is sourced; the best value in each comparable row is marked.
| Specification | Lotus2026 Lotus Emira V6 SE Manual | Lexus2026 Lexus LC 500 Coupe |
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| Performance | ||
| Top speedHigher is better | 180 mphBestManufacturer claim · Lotus | 168 mphManufacturer claim · Lexus |
| Power-to-weight ratioHigher is betterCalculated from peak power and curb weight — figures quoted against a different weight basis (e.g. dry or DIN) will differ. | 274.1 hp/tBestCalculated | 239.3 hp/tCalculated |
| Acceleration | ||
| 0–60 mphLower is betterRollout (1ft) handling differs between testers and manufacturers. | 4.20 sBestManufacturer claim · Lotus | 4.40 sManufacturer claim · Lexus |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.30 sManufacturer claim · Lotus | — |
| Braking | ||
| 70–0 mph braking distanceLower is better | 149.0 ftBestIndependent test · Car and Driver | 156.0 ftIndependent test · Car and Driver |
| 100–0 mph braking distance | 293.0 ftIndependent test · Car and Driver | — |
| Engine & Powertrain | ||
| Peak powerHigher is better | 400 hpManufacturer claim · Lotus | 471 hpBestManufacturer claim · Lexus |
| Peak torqueHigher is better | 310 lb-ftManufacturer claim · Lotus | 398 lb-ftBestManufacturer claim · Lexus |
| Engine displacement | 3500.0 ccManufacturer claim · Lotus | 5000.0 ccManufacturer claim · Lexus |
| Cylinder count | 6Manufacturer claim · Lotus | 8Manufacturer claim · Lexus |
| Engine layout | V6Manufacturer claim · Lotus | V8Manufacturer claim · Lexus |
| Engine placement | MidManufacturer claim · Lotus | |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 174 inManufacturer claim · Lotus | 187 inManufacturer claim · Lexus |
| Width | 75 inManufacturer claim · Lotus | 76 inManufacturer claim · Lexus |
| Height | 48 inManufacturer claim · Lotus | 53 inManufacturer claim · Lexus |
| Wheelbase | 101 inManufacturer claim · Lotus | 113 inManufacturer claim · Lexus |
| Ground clearance | — | 5 inManufacturer claim · Lexus |
| Weight | ||
| Curb weightLower is better | 3214 lbBestManufacturer claim · Lotus | 4340 lbManufacturer claim · Lexus |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| Fuel economy (combined)Higher is betterLower L/100km is better; higher mpg is better — direction is on the canonical L/100km. | 20.8 mpgBestManufacturer claim · Lotus | 18.0 mpgHomologation · US EPA |
| Fuel economy (city)Lower L/100km is better; higher mpg is better — direction is on the canonical L/100km. | — | 16.0 mpgHomologation · US EPA |
| Fuel economy (highway)Lower L/100km is better; higher mpg is better — direction is on the canonical L/100km. | — | 24.0 mpgHomologation · US EPA |
| Fuel tank capacity | — | 21.7 galManufacturer claim · Lexus |
| Estimated range (combined)Estimated from tank capacity and quoted combined economy — not an instrumented range. | — | 391 miCalculated |
| Estimated range (highway)Estimated from tank capacity and quoted highway economy — not an instrumented range. | ||
| Practicality | ||
| Cargo volume | — | 5 ft³Manufacturer claim · Lexus |
| Seats | — | 4Manufacturer claim · Lexus |
| Pricing | ||
| Base price (as tested market)Demo prices only; not live FX. | $112,900Independent test · Car and Driver | $103,400Manufacturer claim · Lexus |
| Aerodynamics | ||
| Drag coefficient (Cd)Lower is better | 0.37 :1Manufacturer claim · Lotus | 0.33 :1BestManufacturer claim · Lexus |
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| Induction type | SuperchargedManufacturer claim · Lotus | Naturally aspiratedManufacturer claim · Lexus |
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| Transmission type | ManualManufacturer claim · Lotus | Torque-converter automaticManufacturer claim · Lexus |
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| Number of gears | 6Manufacturer claim · Lotus | 10Manufacturer claim · Lexus |
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| 521 miCalculated |
| Estimated range (city)Estimated from tank capacity and quoted city economy — not an instrumented range. | — | 347 miCalculated |
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