Lotus E21
Kimi Räikkönen's 2013 Australian Grand Prix winner, a Renault V8 Lotus that went on to collect 14 podiums in its only season.
- Power
- 750 bhp
- Est. value
- $378k
About the Lotus E21
The E21 was designed under technical director James Allison for the Lotus F1 Team's 2013 campaign, with Renault supplying its 2.4-litre RS27 V8. Kimi Räikkönen and Romain Grosjean were its regular drivers, and Heikki Kovalainen also raced it. Räikkönen won the season opener in Australia, and the E21 went on to score 14 podiums as Lotus finished fourth in the Constructors' Championship with 315 points. It was the first 2013 car to be launched and carried a passive drag reduction system, while the team left off the optional nose modesty panel, judging that it added weight without any aerodynamic benefit.
Lotus E21 specs
The Lotus E21 produces 750 bhp (559 kW).
| Make | Lotus |
|---|---|
| Model | E21 |
| Years | 2013 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Engine | 2.4L naturally aspirated V8 (Renault RS27-2013) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,400 cc (2.4 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 750 bhp (559 kW) at 18,000 rpm |
| Redline | 18,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 7-speed semi-automatic sequential titanium gearbox |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 642 kg (1,415 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 1168 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
How much is a Lotus E21 worth?
A typical Lotus E21 is estimated to be worth $378,000 (about £282,000).
Values are directional estimates for a typical example, not appraisals. Condition, mileage, history and specification all change what a real car is worth. Pound figures use the exchange rate of 3 November 2026. How values are estimated
Lotus E21 rarity in CarSpot
The Lotus E21 is a Unicorn card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 76 out of 100. The rarest tier: hypercars, one-offs and cars built in tiny numbers, typically fewer than about 500. A Unicorn card is worth 320 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
Lotus E21 fun facts
- At Monaco the team ran a Daft Punk livery promoting the album Random Access Memories, with the duo's helmets painted on each side of the car.
- The car carried a different pun hashtag at almost every race of 2013, from #SepangSundae in Malaysia to #Monzarella at Monza.
- Chassis E21-04, which Räikkönen and Grosjean raced to six podiums between them, sold at RM Sotheby's Paris sale in 2025 for €325,625 in static, non-running condition.
