Lotus Emira Clark Edition Pays Tribute To One Of Motorsport’s Greats

Jim Clark and Lotus are, without a doubt, one of the most iconic duos in motorsport history. We only really need to look at the numbers for that – two F1 world championships and 25 Grand Prix wins speak volumes.

That’s not even considering Clark’s exploits in other series, pretty much always at the helm of something running under the Team Lotus banner.

2025 will mark 60 years since the Scotsman won his second F1 championship with the team, and that Hethel-based manufacturer is honouring the occasion with the limited-edition Emira Clark Edition.

Just 60 will be made (naturally), each painted ‘Clark Racing Green’ and with yellow striping reminiscent of the iconic Team Lotus colours. Specifically, Lotus says this one has been inspired by the Lotus Type 38 Clark took to victory in the 1965 Indy 500.

Oh, and yellow exhaust pipes, which we’re not ashamed to say look seriously cool in the context. There’s also a machined aluminium fuel filler cap plus a moniker on the doors to make sure people know this is a Clark Edition.

Inside, the Emira Clark Edition gets a red leather and Alcantara driver’s seat, while the passenger side is black. There’s also a wooden gear knob, plus more badging with a neat tartan detailing based on Clark’s own personal pattern.  You’ll also be able to remind yourself it's a 1-of-60 Clark Edition is by its carbon fibre treadplates.

Bonus item included: A leather bag with Clark Edition branding, just so everyone on your next flight knows you’ve got a one-of-60 Lotus.

Mechanically, nothing has changed. Lotus has rightfully opted to base the Clark Edition on the V6 Emira, meaning 400bhp and a six-speed manual gearbox. No complaints from us.

Orders are now being taken for the Lotus Emira Clark Edition, priced at £115,000. For context, that’s £23,000 more than a standard V6 Emira – worth it?