V6 automatic opinions

[JClem]

I know some of you on here have the V6 auto and wanted your genuine opinions on it. Is the slower 0-60 on paper noticeable in real life? Is the gearbox slow to respond? Etc.

 

[Robbierob]

Same here and another question: Are there any known problems related to the automatic version?

 

[CDM1855]

I find you have to be in track mode to get the car to really shift. In tour mode it doesn’t pick up speed very quickly, almost a bit laggy unless you are at the right revs when you push it

Mine is still being run in, so I haven’t really floored it, but I suspect it will hit 60 in about 4.5, it certainly feels quick enough when you’re driving it and given how it steers, I am not sure I would want it much quicker for the country road twisties.

 

[JohnHoward]

I drive mine in track mode all the time and use the paddles to change gears. If you leave it in full auto, it really holds the gears (in track) and for regular driving I think I probably change up earlier than the auto box would. Of course you have the option in manual mode to run it up to the limiter if you wish. I do find that I let the car change down (in normal driving) as even in manual mode it will change down as you slow down in traffic, at junctions etc. You still have the option to change down early with the paddles to get the auto blips and burbles from the exhaust.
Mine is fully run in and I was very surprised (pleasantly) by the sound and power above 4K revs. It really does go when you have the revs on. I had an Evora 410 Sport auto and the Emira feels equally quick. The 410 Sport was a much harder ride as it had the carbon seats and a stiffer suspension. I haven't noticed any difference between the auto gearboxes (apart from the controls - buttons versus gear shifter), but it is a couple of years since I had the Evora, so relying on memory (fading with age!).
I think when you overtake someone on a dual carriageway and look in your morror and it looks like they have suddenly selected reverse, your car has enough power!
There isn't a single time where I have driven the auto Emira and I wished it was a bit quicker!

 

[Bilbao-Emira]

Ditto.
Same here.
4.500 kms, no issues with the Auto Gearbox.
I also come from Evora 410 Sport Auto trans. I do feel the Emira gearbox a little more smooth than the Evora, I think the software has improved the gear management, but it could be related to my specific unit of the Evora vs Emira.
I always drive either in Sport or Track mode, (used Tour mode twice, I think by mistake!) and 70/80% of the time in manual gear change through the paddles.
maybe it's not DCT lightning gear change, but for my personal taste, I actually prefer it, feels more like a real manual gear change, and if I compare it to my DB9 6 speed ZF Auto trans, Emira has faster shifts, but then the Aston is 2006 model.

 

[Hell4Leather]

There isn't a single time where I have driven the auto Emira and I wished it was a bit quicker!

That’s actually nice to hear

 

[action_turtle]

I am waiting for the final paperwork email, I hope next week! Then I can finally get the proper order in! For the Auto can you set it to always start in sport mode? Also, has anyone tracked one yet? Did the gearing feel right? Im ordering unseen really, as i could only test drive a manual.

 

[CDM1855]

I am waiting for the final paperwork email, I hope next week! Then I can finally get the proper order in! For the Auto can you set it to always start in sport mode? Also, has anyone tracked one yet? Did the gearing feel right? Im ordering unseen really, as i could only test drive a manual.

You can’t get it to start in sport or track unless you hold down the start button for about 5 seconds (foot off brake) , then suddenly the other modes appear. Initially it only shows Tour mode being available.

 

[action_turtle]

You can’t get it to start in sport or track unless you hold down the start button for about 5 seconds (foot off brake) , then suddenly the other modes appear. Initially it only shows Tour mode being available.

Thanks for the info. Bit annoying but I guess it’s not the end of the world

 

[Toomanyloti]

exactly 1 week until factory collection.

I'll be straight on here after the 4 hour drive home moaning how shit the seats are

 

[Pugwash]

Don’t forget to mention that the radio is not loud enough!
Strangely I seem to be the only person in the world who thinks the little green light in the overhead console is too bright. Maybe no one else has driven theirs in the dark yet?

 

[Hell4Leather]

Thanks for the info. Bit annoying but I guess it’s not the end of the world

The Lotus rep said as much during my test drive. The car always starts in touring. Let’s just call it a quirk. Won’t ruin my day but will jab me for ~5 seconds every time I get in. Of course, need a car to get in to……just sayin’

 

[Bod27]

Don’t forget to mention that the radio is not loud enough!
Strangely I seem to be the only person in the world who thinks the little green light in the overhead console is too bright. Maybe no one else has driven theirs in the dark yet?

Yes agree about the green light, might just put a bit of tape on it, Its a pain not having the auto lights turned on.

 

[JClem]

The Lotus rep said as much during my test drive. The car always starts in touring. Let’s just call it a quirk. Won’t ruin my day but will jab me for ~5 seconds every time I get in. Of course, need a car to get in to……just sayin’

This was the case in my C43. All hot Mercs were set to start on “Comfort”

 

[Hell4Leather]

Don’t forget to mention that the radio is not loud enough!
Strangely I seem to be the only person in the world who thinks the little green light in the overhead console is too bright. Maybe no one else has driven theirs in the dark yet?

First I’ve heard about the radio…..that will be an issue. Doesn’t Lotus know that the car can’t go fast if the radio isn’t loud as hell?

 

[Shahaf2911]

This was the case in my C43. All hot Mercs were set to start on “Comfort”

Honestly I don’t know a car that does it differently (Audi, Porsche, bmw, lambo, Alfa etc.)

 

[CAWood]

exactly 1 week until factory collection.

I'll be straight on here after the 4 hour drive home moaning how shit the seats are

Thursday? If so I am collecting on the same day, AM collection!

 

[Toomanyloti]

Thursday? If so I am collecting on the same day, AM collection!

PM for me but might catch you. Yellow with UBP and Auto... it will be under a black cover..

 

[DJManc]

This was the case in my C43. All hot Mercs were set to start on “Comfort”

In My C63s to start is sport mode with the exhaust valves open you could either switch on the ignition without firing the engine and select sport or race mode or alternatively pull both paddle shifters together and this would engage 'emotive start'. Used this all the time and it never failed to put a smile on my face and anyone close by, but then it was the nicest sounding V8 known to man!

 

[JClem]

In My C63s to start is sport mode with the exhaust valves open you could either switch on the ignition without firing the engine and select sport or race mode or alternatively pull both paddle shifters together and this would engage 'emotive start'. Used this all the time and it never failed to put a smile on my face and anyone close by, but then it was the nicest sounding V8 known to man!

Yes I did enjoy the emotive start even in the V6!