Lotus Exige S Automatic Specs Released, Shifts Faster than an Aston Martin ... - autoevolution
The Lotus Exige S is probably the only sportscar you need - racing engineered yet very simple and with a minimum driving nannies, lightweight, can be had with an open top, it has a mid-mounted engine and it also looks incredibly good. Yes, the Exige S can now be had with an optional six-speed automatic gearbox available on both the coupe and roadster versions. It could water down the true Exige driving experience, but the automaker says it is 0. 1 seconds faster in the 0 - 100 km/h (62 mph) sprint, which is now done in 3. 9 seconds. This also increases throttle response and the Lotus Dynamic Performance Management (DPM) increases traction slip thresholds to allow the driver “play” more with the car. The same function also opens the engine exhaust bypass valve at mid-to-high engine speeds so you can hear more of that 3. 5-liter supercharged V6 symphony at the back. Speaking of the engine, this cranks 350 hp and 400 Nm (295 lb-ft) of torque, being able to push the 1,182 kg (2,605 lb) car up to a top speed of 261 km/h (162 mph), thanks to the car’s power to weight ratio of 296 hp/ton. Fuel consumption is measured at 13. 6 l/100 km (20. 7 mpg UK/17. 3 mpg US) city, 7. 2 l/100 km (39. 2 mpg UK/32. 6 mpg. Source: www.autoevolution.com
