# Turbocharged British Sports Cars This Four-Cylinder Car Offers Stunningly Powerful Performance By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2023-07-16 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fourcylinder-car References: [paultan.org](https://paultan.org/2023/07/10/lotus-emira-with-amg-2-0l-turbo-four-cylinder-engine-dct-gearbox-to-debut-at-goodwood-this-week-360-hp/) & [media.lotuscars](https://media.lotuscars.com/en/news-articles/emira-the-most-powerful-four-cylinder-lotus-sports-car-ever.html)  Norfolk, England-based car manufacturer [Lotus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emeya) has launched a spectacular new vehicle that happens to be the most powerful four-cylinder car created by the company, a status that is the result of proven specs that include the ability to zoom along from zero to 100 km/h in only 4.4 seconds. The 'Emira i4' is a four-cylinder version of the existing Emira, and makes use of a turbocharged two-liter engine that is capable of producing 355 horsepower and 317 pounds-feet of torque. With the ability to attain a [top speed of 290 km/h](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venom-f5m), it's apparent that this four-cylinder car is well and truly designed for drivers with an appreciation and a need for speed. Set to be introduced first in the British market, the 'Emira i4' is priced in at around $105,900. Image Credit: Lotus ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 17% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Turbocharged Cars:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include developing more powerful and efficient turbocharged engines for various types of vehicles. - **Four-cylinder Performance:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation lie in optimizing four-cylinder engines to achieve impressive performance without sacrificing fuel efficiency. - **Electric Sports Cars:** The rise of electric sports cars presents disruptive innovation opportunities for developing high-performance, eco-friendly vehicles. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in this industry include advancements in engine technology and electrification. - **Sports Car Retail:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation include offering customizable options and experiences for luxury sports car buyers. - **Automotive Engineering:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in this industry include designing lighter and more aerodynamic sports cars to enhance performance. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Immersive Ultra-Fast Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emeya.md) - [Nostalgic Muscle Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ac-cobra-gtg.md) - [Carbon-Loaded Luxury Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2027-bentley-continental-gt-supersports.md) - [Twin-Turbo Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2022-vantage-roadster.md) - [Riproaring British Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riproaring-british-supercar.md) - [Electric Sports Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/theory-1.md) - [British Electric Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lotus-eletre.md) - [Fully Electric Grand Tourers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-grand-tourer.md) - [Four-Seat Hybrid Hypercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gemera.md)