Lotus Emira (Type 131) V6 First Edition vs Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GT4 RS
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Lotus Emira (Type 131) V6 First EditionSmart Money, Pragmatists
Biggest reasons are MSRP (+52%), Fuel Economy (+24%), and Configuration (V6).
Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GT4 RSMinimalists
Biggest reasons are Redline (+29%), Power-to-Weight (+27%), and Power (+23%).
| Spec | Lotus Emira (Type 131) V6 First Edition | Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GT4 RS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model Years | 2024–2026 | 2023–2025 | |
| Release Date | 2024-06-06 | 2022-09-09 | |
| Body Style | coupe | coupe | |
| Configuration | V6 | Flat 6 | |
| Displacement | 3.5L (211 ci) | 4.0L (244 ci) | +15.6% |
| Engine Code | 2GR-FE Supercharged | MA2.75 | |
| Crank | cross-plane | cross-plane | |
| Aspiration | supercharged | naturally aspirated | |
| Fuel | gasoline | gasoline | |
| Redline | 7,000 rpm | 9,000 rpm | +28.6% |
| Power | 400 hp @ 6,800 rpm | 493 hp @ 8,400 rpm | +23.2% |
| Torque | 310 ft·lbs @ 3,500 rpm | 332 ft·lbs @ 6,250 rpm | +7.1% |
| Compression | 10.8:1 | 13.3:1 | +23.1% |
| Bore × Stroke | 94.0 × 83.0 mm | 102.0 × 81.5 mm | |
| Powertrain | ICE | ICE | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
| Transmission | manual / automatic 6-speed | dual clutch 7-speed | |
| Curb Weight | 3,214 lbs | 3,120 lbs | -2.9% |
| Power-to-Weight | 274 hp/ton | 348 hp/ton | +27.0% |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.3s | 3.4s | -20.9% |
| Top Speed | 180 mph | 196 mph | +8.6% |
| MSRP | $93,900 | $143,050 | +52.3% |
| Fuel Economy | 18 / 26 / 21 mpg | 15 / 19 / 16 mpg | -23.8% |