The Lotus Emira, which made its successful world debut last month, is making its maiden appearance in the United States with an exceptional driver behind the wheel.

Lotus is a brand that is renowned for making some spectacular lightweight performance cars and what better way to prove that with an F1 Star at the wheel of its newest car. [Coming back to the Emira, it is Lotus’ brand-new mid-engined sports car that flawlessly symbolizes the renowned British automaker's continuous evolution. After giving it the beans, Button appreciated the Emira’s sound and also acknowledged how well it is suited for the track, unlike most road cars.

Jenson, like Lotus, was in California for the Monterey Car Week. He recently unveiled the Radford 62-2 – a modern take on the classic Lotus Type 62 from the '60s that is set to be produced in limited numbers and will be manufactured using Lotus technology.

An all-new 2.0-liter turbocharged ‘i4' with AMG as a technical partner along with the much-loved and lively 3.5-liter supercharged V-6 from the critically acclaimed Evora GT. } Its striking eye-catching design delivers exotic supercar appeal that is truly unique in the sportscar market. With fluidic surfaces and strong character lines, the most apparent part of Emira’s design is its inspiration from the much-hyped Lotus Evija hypercar.

At launch, there will be two gas engines on offer: An all-new 2.0-liter turbocharged ‘i4' with AMG as a technical partner along with the much-loved and lively 3.5-liter supercharged V-6 from the critically acclaimed Evora GT. The power output ranges between 360 and 400 horsepower. As far as transmissions go you have three options: A manual, an automatic, or a dual-clutch.

2022 Jenson Button Takes The Lotus Emira For A Spin Before Its American Debut
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As the Lotus brand grows into a genuinely global performance automaker, the U.S. is a critical market for a model like the Emira, and Lotus dealers from across the country have indeed noticed a considerable demand for Lotus’ latest offering from potential consumers. The Lotus Emira will be accompanied by the Lotus Evija hypercar and the Radford 62-2 at the Quail; a Motorsport Gathering on Friday, August the 13th. All three cars will be presented at a news conference at the Lotus booth at 9.15 a.m. PDT.

Watch JB take on the Corkscrew in the 2022 Lotus Emira at the famed Laguna Seca Circuit, below