LOTUS · LOTUS EMIRA V6 · Cars
LOTUS EMIRA V6 Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q1, 4 LOTUS EMIRA V6s remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2026 Q1. In all, the LOTUS EMIRA V6 is rarer than 85% of the 2,429 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2026's endangered class.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 4 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 85% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
About the EMIRA V6
The Lotus Emira (codenamed "Type 131") is a sports car manufactured by the British company Lotus Cars. It was originally intended to be the firm's final vehicle powered by an internal combustion engine, however this plan has been canceled, and Lotus is now intending to manufacture plug-in hybrids.
LOTUS EMIRA V6 — questions & answers
How many LOTUS EMIRA V6 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 4 LOTUS EMIRA V6 were still registered in the UK — 4 licensed and on the road, plus 0 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the LOTUS EMIRA V6 rare?
The LOTUS EMIRA V6 is genuinely rare, with only 4 left, making it rarer than 85% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
What fuel do most LOTUS EMIRA V6 use?
Most LOTUS EMIRA V6 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the LOTUS EMIRA V6 peak?
The LOTUS EMIRA V6 peaked at 4 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2026 Q1.