The Lotus Emira has lost weight and gained more power with the new ‘420 Sport’ variant. Lotus/PA Wire/dpaThe Lotus Emira has lost weight and gained more power with the new ‘420 Sport’ variant.The Emira 420 Sport’s powertrain consists of a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine that produces 414bhp and 500Nm of torque, while the car can accelerate to 100 km/h in around 4 seconds and will top-out at 300 km/h. Power is sent through to a standard eight-speed dual-clutch transmission.As an option, customers can spec the car with a ‘Lightweight Handling Pack’ which reduces the car’s weight by 25kg and adds 25kg of extra downforce. This means it now comes in at 1,332kg.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe exterior boasts several tweaks over the standard Turbo car, including a 5mm lower ride height, revised suspension with two-way adjustable Multimatic dampers, high-performance tyres and a bonded aluminium chassis.Inside, the 420 Sport gains 12-way electrically adjustable seats, carbon fibre gearshift paddles and a floating centre console.For the first time on the Emira, the car can be specified with a removable tinted glass roof panel for that summertime wind-in-the-hair experience. The roof can be stored in a bag behind the front seats.Prices in Lotus' home market in the UK for the Lotus Emira 420 Sport start at £105,900 (€122,200 or $142,200). Order books are open now with deliveries expected to commence in August.