The Lotus Emira should feel more confident during overtaking when the stronger-torque variants are chosen. The listed torque figures include 2025 Racing Line 3.5S MT V6 SE: 420 N·m; 2025 3.5S MT V6 SE: 420 N·m; 2025 Racing Line 2.0T DCT Turbo SE: 480 N·m; 2025 2.0T DCT Turbo SE: 480 N·m; 2025 2.0T DCT Turbo: 430 N·m. That matters because overtaking is not just about peak power; a healthy torque output helps the car respond more naturally when you need a quick burst on highways or trunk roads.