Lotus Emira

The Lotus Emira is trading near US$89,500 in the US market, approximately 5% below its original list price of US$94,000. With only five tracked sales over the past 12 months, the dataset remains preliminary, though the modest volume itself signals limited secondary-market momentum for this relatively new sports car.

Liquidity remains thin with just one active listing currently monitored, and the broader sales sample of eight transactions reflects the car's nascent position in the collector market. This scarcity of transaction data means pricing remains somewhat volatile and may not reflect true demand across all conditions and specifications.

The Emira carries a collectibility score of 3 out of 10, classified as modest demand within the modern depreciating segment. Current owner enthusiasm appears muted, and without production volume figures or established collector traction, the car lacks the heritage or exclusivity anchors that typically sustain values in its price bracket.

Cars tracked in the market average just over 3,000 miles, reflecting the youth of these examples and their limited turnover. Most transacted Emiras remain lightly driven, which suggests owners are either holding speculatively or moving examples relatively soon after purchase.

The base projection calls for US$76,701 by year three—a 14% decline from current levels—and further softening to US$74,415 by year five, representing a cumulative 17% loss. This trajectory reflects the typical depreciation curve for modern sports cars with modest collector demand and no established secondary-market premium, barring significant shifts in brand perception or market appetite for the model.