Lotus has announced the Exige S Automatic will go on sale in January 2015.
The model will feature a six-speed automatic transmission that has been specifically tailored to the sporty characteristics of the Exige. The transmission offers the involvement of a manual paddle-shift with all the convenience of an automatic. It will also have a Sport and Race mode with an optimized gear selection and response that deliver quicker all-round performance when a sportier experience is desired.
The Exige S Automatic is currently completing its final stages of testing but Lotus says the car can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 3.9 seconds which is 0.1 seconds quicker than its manual counterpart.
The automatic transmission will be available as a cost option to the Exige S and Exige S Roadster models in all markets where the Exige is currently on sale. Prices for UK customers will be £2,000 including VAT and €2,185 in Europe excluding local taxes.
