Lotus is considering offering the Emira with a V8 engine as a replacement for the current supercharged petrol V6 unit.
Geely CEO Feng Qingfeng mentioned the feasibility of a V8 engine in response to a suggestion for a more powerful derivative of the V6-engined Emira.
The current Emira model features a Toyota-sourced 3.5 litre V6 engine and a turbocharged 2.0 litre inline-four from Mercedes-AMG.
Lotus CEO mentioned the importance of the U.S. market for the Emira and the consideration of replacing the V6 engine with a larger one to cater to market demand.