Lotus Emira vs. McLaren GT
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Highlights
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$106,900
Starting MSRP
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$204,990
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-8
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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-
MPG
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15 City / 21 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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400 hp
Horsepower
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612 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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2
Seating Capacity
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2
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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3 yr / -1 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-8
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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400 @ 6800
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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612 @ 7500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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354 @ 3000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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465 @ 5500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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2.0 L/121
Displacement
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4.0 L/244
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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8-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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7-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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-
MPG
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15 City / 21 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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P295/30YR20
Rear Tire Size
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P295/30YR21
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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P245/35YR20
Front Tire Size
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P225/35YR20
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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20 X 10 in
Rear Wheel Size
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21 X 10.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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Forged Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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Forged Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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20 X 8.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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20 X 8 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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Suspension
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Steering
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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40 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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Measurements
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N/A
Front Leg Room
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N/A
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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5 ft³
Trunk Volume
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N/A
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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N/A
Front Hip Room
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N/A
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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N/A
Front Shoulder Room
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N/A
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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48 in
Height, Overall
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48 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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N/A
Second Head Room
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N/A
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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N/A
Front Head Room
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N/A
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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N/A
Second Leg Room
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N/A
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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64 in
Track Width, Front
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66 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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N/A
Passenger Volume
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N/A
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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75 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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81 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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N/A
Second Shoulder Room
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N/A
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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2
Passenger Capacity
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2
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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101 in
Wheelbase
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105 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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174 in
Length, Overall
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184 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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63 in
Track Width, Rear
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66 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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Weight & Capacity
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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3,187 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,384 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Safety
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
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-
Blind Spot Monitor
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-
Blind Spot Monitor
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Entertainment
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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-
Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Brakes
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14 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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14 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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15 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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14 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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-
Brake ABS System
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2026 Lotus Emira or the 2023 McLaren GT?
The 2026 Lotus Emira and the 2023 McLaren GT are equally reliable according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 1.0.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 Lotus Emira or the 2023 McLaren GT?
The 2023 McLaren GT is more fuel efficient than the 2026 Lotus Emira with 17 MPG combined versus 0 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Lotus Emira or the 2023 McLaren GT?
The 2026 Lotus Emira is cheaper than the 2023 McLaren GT with a $106,900 starting MSRP versus a $204,990 starting MSRP.
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