Editing Exige V6 model history milestones (section)

==2015MY Exige S Automatic. January 2015==

From VIN FHC20502 Onwards<br />
VIN character 6 body type: G = Roadster H = Coupe<br />
VIN character 13 transmission type: 1 = Manual 2 = Automatic<br /><br />

Engine: Carried over from Exige S Coupe and Roadster,<br />
Rear silencer: Revised for automatic models, visually identical to manual silencer except the length of the perforated outlet pipe within the assembly is altered to avoid an audible’ booming’ noise that would be generated at higher road speeds if fitted with the manual silencer due to the revised gearing to engine rpm/road speed 
characteristics of the automatic transmission system.<br /><br />

Transmission: The Exige S automatic utilises the same Toyota 6 speed U660E automatic transmission assembly and ‘Shift by wire’ system to control a PRND gear selector actuator module mounted to the top of the transmission as currently used on Evora automatic models.<br /><br />

Driveshafts: LH and RH driveshafts have been altered to compensate for the increased size of the automatic transmission casing.<br /><br />

Transmission cooling: The auxiliary engine coolant radiator/fan assembly mounted ahead of LH front wheel arch is deleted on automatic models and is replaced with a transmission fluid cooler radiator. Both the transmission fluid feed and return hoses/pipes are routed along the LH bodyside of the vehicle. A thermostat assembly is fitted in-line within the transmission to cooler fluid feed circuit and is positioned in the LH bodyside wheelarch panel.<br /><br />

Body & Paint: Carried over from existing production range, but no new options have been introduced for the launch of the automatic models. Engine coolant cooling: A revised coolant pack assembly incorporating a more efficient radiator is fitted to compensate for the deletion of the auxiliary engine coolant cooler. The coolant fans that are now mounted above the radiator.<br /><br />

Engine oil cooling: RH front mounted air to oil cooler carried over from previous models.<br />
Suspension, wheels and brakes: Carried over from the Exige S Coupe and Automatic models except for the Trofeo tyre originally fitted as part of the ‘Race Pack’ option is no longer available as a production order option but can still be purchased as an aftermarket accessory through the Lotus Cars Aftersales department.<br /><br />

Interior trim: Carried over from the Exige S except for centre console assembly which is redesigned to accommodate the gear selector switch.<br /><br />

Electrical: Heated seat switches moved to centre console which also incorporates a redesigned heater rear window switch.<br />
Lotus DPM switch: The ‘latched’ type DPM switch is replaced by a ‘momentary’ type switch with ‘+’ and ‘-‘ symbols replacing the ‘Tour’ ‘Sport’ ‘Race’ and ‘DPM Off’ graphics displayed on the ‘latched’ switch.<br />
Fuse boxes: Fuse and relay configuration on both the front services compartment and rear luggage compartment area are unchanged but the fuse/relay layout and allocation within the fuseboxes are revised to accommodate the automatic transmission control modules.<br />
Please refer to TSB 2015/01 for further information.