Editing Exige V6 model history milestones (section)

==Lotus Racing Exige Cup: January 2013==
First VIN DH_10447 Onwards. VIN characters: Same as ‘S’ production models. Officially debuted at Autosport 2013 International Racing Car Show, designed to compete in the Lotus Cup series,<br /><br />

Differences compared to standard Exige include: A Lotus Racing build plate mounted on the passenger’s side inner sill to confirm the vehicle final assembly was completed
at the Lotus Racing headquarters.<br /><br />

Engine fitted of an internally baffled sump assembly and modified engine breather system to accommodate an external oil catch tank. Increase in the power to weight ratio achieved by the reduction in the vehicles unladen weight by removal of NVH trims, radio, speakers, alarm and SRS system.<br /><br />

Onboard fire extinguisher and battery isolator system fitted as standard. Non-airbag steering wheel and 3 point non-pyrotechnic seat belts fitted as standard removable steering wheel and 4 point harness supplied as dealer fit. ‘T45’ seat belt anchorage frame with ‘A’ frame kit is fitted as standard.<br /><br />

Suspension: 2-way adjustable Nitron spring damper assemblies with separate reservoirs are fitted all round.<br /><br />

Wheels & Tyres: Production cast black five Y-spoke wheel rims fitted with the standard Pirelli P Corsa road tyres.<br />
Rear towing strap fitted and the front grille modified to allow fitment over the front towing eye to comply with track day and race regulations.<br /><br />

Body: N/S rear clamshell modified to accept fitment of flange bezels for the external battery isolator and on-board fire extinguisher switches.<br /><br />

Decals & badges: ‘LOTUS’ lettering in Cool Grey pantone colouring on the upper surface of rear wing and Union Jack decals fitted to the end caps. ‘V6 Cup’ logo on both sill panels below the doors and OSR transom panel and an ‘Exige’ badge also in Cool Grey fitted to NSR transom panel.<br /><br />

Paint: Front clamshell below LH/RH intake grilles, front access cover, rear transom panel, tailgate, hardtop, rear wing, end caps and uprights are finished in ‘soft feel’ water borne matt black finish paint. Door mirror end caps are finished in silver.<br /><br />

Interior: Driver’s and passenger’s seat are carbon fibre HANS compliant race seats ‘V6 Cup’ embroidery to the seat back. Door panels, dash panel and centre console are also re-trimmed. Please refer to TSB 2013/16 for further information.