Emira Clark Edition - A salute to an era and its driver

EMIRA CLARK EDITION.
SALUTE TO A LEGEND.

It’s 1965 when Jim Clark & Team Lotus engrave their names in the hearts of motorsport lovers for generations to come. Reigning supreme in Formula 1, the European and British Formula 2, the Tasman Series and Indy 500, they rack up all major racing titles – in a single year.

To celebrate the 60th Anniversary of this incredible feat Lotus brings you The Clark Edition Emira. A limited edition special - with only 60 cars worldwide. Featuring an evocative livery that echoes the iconic race cars in which the legendary Scottish driver dominated the tracks.

THE BEST OF THE BEST

Jim Clark. Deemed by many - legendary peers like Fangio and Senna included - to be the most naturally gifted and greatest driver of all time. Or as friend, rival, and fellow Scottish racing legend Jackie Steward, stated:

‘His driving was so smooth, so clean. As if he caressed the car into doing the things he wanted it to do.’

The fact that he was a great gentleman on and off the track made him the greatest champion as well.

A TALE TOLD IN NUMBERS

A genuine racing glutton, Jim Clark won 25 of his 73 races in Formula 1, 2 World Championships, achieved 33 pole positions, 8 Grand Chelems (pole - fastest lap - race win - leads every lap of the race) and won by nearly 5 minutes over the 2nd place finisher at the Belgian GP in 1963.

But nothing compared to 1965.

63 races. 31 wins. 8 podium finishes. 5 championships. Among them the illustrious Indy 500 victory. Because that was the thing about Clark. He would drive any racecar. And win.

THE INDY 500 VICTORY

Controversy and bad luck had kept Jim Clark from winning the Indy 500 in previous editions. But in 1965 he dominated with grace and conviction in the iconic Green and Yellow Lotus type 38.

The car featured an aluminium monocoque chassis, a naturally aspirated 500hp Ford DOHC V8 engine and an offset suspension layout to suit the track's left hand turns.

The historic victory marked the highlight of the mid-engine revolution. Chapman’s designs dominated the Top 10 - with Lotus cars finishing 1st, 2nd, 4th, 7th and 9th.

HERITAGE X
PERFORMANCE

A stunning tribute to Jim Clark’s legacy of speed, mastery, and motorsport glory.

EMIRA. HANDMADE IN HETHEL

The foundation of the Clark Edition is pure Emira - our most accomplished Lotus sports car. Boasting supercar looks, second-to-none performance, stunning interior and premium comfort.

The Emira of choice is the V6 – with the 6-speed manual transmission and supercharged 3.5 V6. Enhanced by the ultimate in-car experience, where ergonomic interfaces, tactile instruments and high resolution displays give you an unprecedented level of control and enjoyment.

The Clark Edition delivers the thrill of performance, raw engine power and controlled tension at every turn in breathtaking fashion.

CLARK EDITION

TYPE 38

INSPIRED BY TYPE 38
The hand-painted Clark livery brings to life some of the famous Team Lotus Racing cars from the ‘60 – when Colin Chapman and Jim Clark mesmerised the world of racing.

Indy Green bodywork with Hethel Yellow stripe and pin stripes. Type 38 inspired Hethel Yellow tailpipes and anodised Metal Fuel Filler. Silver Mirror Caps. Unique bespoke ‘CLARK’ badging.

A salute to an era and its driver.

CLARK EDITION

TYPE 38

MID-ENGINE REVOLUTION
The Type 38 marked the 3rd trip of Chapman and Clark to ‘The Brickyard’. The car was an evolution of the previous mid-engine Indy racers. Longer, wider, and with a Ford V8 that burned alcohol rather than regular fuel.

Clark led for all but the first nine laps and finished majestically to a standing ovation by the 350,000-strong crowd. His average speed was a fraction over 150mph, a new Indy 500 record.

1 OF 60

One legendary car. Crafted in a single series of 60. Honouring and celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the year in which one driver achieved the impossible – racing every car and competition he could enter and outclassing his opponents.

LEGENDARY DRIVER’S SEAT

The Emira might be a two-seater, the driver justifiably gets the limelight in the Clark Edition. The 12-way electrically adjustable sports seat is fitted with striking Red Alcantara and Red Leather, emulating Clark’s racing seat.

ICONIC STEERING WHEEL

A driver’s car like no other. Which emerges in the unique driver focused trim design around you, and the red trimmed steering wheel in front of you. Paying homage to the racing wheel that in the hands of Clark steered to countless victories.

WOODEN GEAR KNOB

Every gear shift Jim Clark so intuitively made was done with a classic wooden Lotus gear knob. The sheer sight of it evokes a sense of nostalgia, making it one of the car’s main eye-catchers that instantly captures the imagination of racing fans.

EXTERIOR BADGING

The Clark Edition Emira is fitted with a range of unique badges and colour choices. Black Nose & Wheel Badges, silver LOTUS badge, Emira V6 badge and vintage painted CLARK door graphic showcase the unique and exclusive nature of the car.

INTERIOR BADGING

Numerous elegant trademarks emphasise the legacy of the car’s namesake and its limited lineup. From the Carbon Kick Plate to the embroidered Jim Clark Signature, Team Lotus seat badging and Commemorative Plaque on the bulkhead.

SPECIAL EDITIONS

Our Special Editions let some of our most iconic cars from the past emerge again today – bringing back the memories and legends behind it.

And the beauty is, there’s more to come after this exclusive Clark Edition.
Make sure to be the first to hear about it.

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