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Over a standing quarter mile on dry asphalt, the Lotus Emira Turbo SE gets there in 11.87 s — 0.94 s ahead of the Porsche 718 Cayman.
Watch the run in full — then change the surface, the weather or the distance and run it again.
| Standing start | Porsche 718 Cayman | Lotus Emira Turbo SE |
|---|---|---|
| 0–60 mph | 4.18 s | 3.46 s |
| 0–100 mph | 10.69 s | 8.58 s |
| 60 ft | 1.99 s | 1.83 s |
| 1/8 mile | 8.25 s | 7.63 s |
| 1/4 mile | 12.81 s | 11.87 s |
| Trap speed | 108.9 mph | 116.8 mph |
Each car is trimmed to its own published figures — 9/10 for the Porsche 718 Cayman, 9/10 for the Lotus Emira Turbo SE — so a heavier car can still be the quicker one if that is what it tests.
| Specification | Porsche 718 Cayman | Lotus Emira Turbo SE |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 2016 | 2025 |
| Power | 296 bhp | 400 bhp |
| Kerb mass | 1,437 kg | 1,446 kg |
| Power to weight | 206 bhp/t | 276 bhp/t |
| Drivetrain | Rear drive | Rear drive |
| Engine | Turbocharged | Turbocharged |