A high-performance collaboration — executed end-to-end in Dubai
Autohaus Middle East recently hosted the engineering team from JUBU Performance (Austria) for an on-site Lotus Emira ClubSport build, completed through a structured process: workshop installation, calibration validation, and real-world testing.
This wasn’t your typical “parts drop-off” job; it was a coordinated collaboration combining JUBU’s platform engineering with Autohaus’ infrastructure, technical workflow, and execution standards.
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About JUBU Performance and the Emira ClubSport philosophy
JUBU’s Emira ClubSport program is built around a clear engineering direction: reduce mass, increase aero efficiency, and raise drivetrain capability; while still retaining genuine road usability. The ClubSport concept is positioned as a car that can be comfortable on the road, yet ready for heading to the track at any time.
The project vehicle: Emira 530 ClubSport (CS)
The installed variant for this project was the Emira 530 ClubSport, rated at 530 hp @ 7400 rpm and 570 Nm @ 4900 rpm, based on the Emira’s 3.5L supercharged V6.
Reference (standard Emira V6): Lotus quotes the standard Emira V6 First Edition at 400 hp (298 kW) with 420 Nm (manual) or 430 Nm (automatic).
What that means: the 530 CS represents +130 hp (+32.5%) and +140–150 Nm (+32.6% to +35.7%) versus a standard Emira V6 (depending on transmission).
JUBU also offers a higher-output ClubSport variant at 600 hp / 620 Nm as part of the wider ClubSport range.
Key powertrain + control details used across the ClubSport platform:
- Dry sump lubrication
- Engine & gearbox control via Syvecs / JUBU ECU
- Gearbox compatibility: 6-speed manual or 7-speed DCT
What makes the ClubSport approach different: systems engineering, not bolt-ons
Performance packages only work when the whole system (aero + chassis + brakes + power delivery + calibration) is engineered to function together. The Emira ClubSport platform is defined by exactly that: a coordinated set of upgrades designed to shift the car into a different capability bracket.
1) Lightweighting: meaningful mass reduction
JUBU’s ClubSport development includes lightweight carbon body panels, custom carbon bucket seats, and forged magnesium rims achieving more than 120 kg weight saving versus a factory Emira.
That scale of weight reduction impacts everything:
- Braking distances and brake temperatures
- Turn-in response and mid-corner balance
- Tyre load consistency under sustained track use
- Acceleration and driveline stress
2) Aerodynamics: structural carbon, not cosmetic carbon
The ClubSport aero package includes:
- Fully structural carbon front splitter
- Front canards
- Improved carbon underfloor
- Carbon rear diffuser
- Swan-neck rear wing (ClubSport spec is multi-position adjustable)
This is the difference between “looks fast” and “creates usable downforce and stability at speed.” The ClubSport development focus is to deliver high-speed stability with outstanding controllability and balanced handling.
3) Suspension + braking: repeatable track performance needs cooling and adjustability
The ClubSport platform is engineered for sustained load, incorporating:
- Öhlins TTX 3-way adjustable damping
- Actively cooled sport braking system (front & rear)
Track capability isn’t just about peak grip; it’s about consistency lap after lap, with temperatures kept under control and chassis behaviour staying predictable (especially in Dubai and the broader Middle East).
4) Safety + driver environment: built for real track use
For a track-capable car, driver retention and safety hardware matter. ClubSport options include:
- 4-point harness
- Aluminium roll bar
- Carbon race seat / bucket seating
Why Autohaus was the right home for this build
A project like this succeeds or fails on execution quality. The components are only part of the story; the other part is facility capability and process discipline.
This collaboration was special because Autohaus provided:
- Workshop infrastructure suitable for complex performance work, enabling JUBU’s team to execute the installation locally to their standards
- Technical coordination and controlled workflow to ensure build quality, repeatability, and clear sign-off across mechanical + calibration stages
- A practical “global engineering meets local execution” model; allowing UAE (or Middle East) based customers to access top-tier European performance engineering with proper installation support
JUBU’s ClubSport concept is designed to be an “arrive-and-drive” track car that remains straightforward to operate and maintain. Our role was to host that philosophy properly: correct infrastructure, correct execution, and a process that supports both performance and reliability.
Validation: workshop → calibration → real-world testing
As with any serious performance program, the “before and after” isn’t complete without verification. This build followed the correct sequence:
- Installation & integration of the ClubSport hardware and systems
- Calibration validation using the appropriate control strategy (Syvecs / JUBU ECU)
- Real-world testing, where aero stability, braking thermal management, traction delivery, and chassis balance can be evaluated under sustained load
Ordering JUBU Performance parts and kits through Autohaus
If you would like to order JUBU Performance parts or enquire about a complete Emira ClubSport kit, you can do so directly via Autohaus Middle East.
We can support you with:
- Specification selection (e.g., 530 CS vs other ClubSport variants)
- Ordering and lead-time coordination
- Professional installation and integration
- Post-install checks and ongoing support
Contact
To discuss a JUBU Performance package for your Lotus Emira or to explore a staged build plan contact Autohaus and our team will guide you through the right configuration and next steps.
