Editing Elise model history (section)

==2006 M.Y. Introduction: September 2005==

VIN character 10 = 6; Serial number restarts at 0001, common to all variants.<br />
Introduction of USA Exige and Canadian Elise.<br />
5-speed Elise remains unchanged.<br />
Differences between 6-speed '06 Elise and '05 include; Electronic throttle control (using no mechanical cable).

[http://wiki.seloc.org/index.php/Traction_control Optional Lotus Traction Control (LTC)] or [http://wiki.seloc.org/index.php/Limited_slip_differential Limited Slip Differential][http://wiki.seloc.org/index.php/Limited_slip_differential (LSD)] with [http://wiki.seloc.org/index.php/Traction_control LTC]. 

Standard fit Yokohama AD07 tyres on non-USA cars.<br />
Optional forged wheels with new 6.0 in front size.<br />
LED rear lamp clusters incorporating reflectors (formerly separate), and commonised USA type CHMSL.<br />
ProBax seat foams.<br />
New body colours.

USA & Canadian Elise; revised fuel tank and evap. loss system. Canadian Elise uses daytime running lights and clutch down start allow switch.<br />
USA Exige similar to non-USA, but with USA airbag interior.