The tiny Lotus Elise is now available in the US market. The Elise features a composite body on an aluminum chassis and weighs in just under 2000 pounds. The Toyota 1.8-liter four cylinder offers 190hp coupled to a 6-speed manual transmission. Lotus claims 0-60 times under 5 seconds. The Elise is very single-minded in purpose -- great for no-excuses driving performance, not necessarily as a daily driver.
| Model/Trim/Package | Engine | | | Original MSRP
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| Elise Elise | 1.8l I4 (189-bhp) | M6 | RWD | $46,270 |
| Elise SC | 1.8l I4 (218-bhp) | M6 | RWD | $54,500 |
| Elise Limited California Special Edition | 1.8l I4 (189-bhp) | M6 | RWD | $51,770 |
| Elise Type 72D Limited Edition | 1.8l I4 (189-bhp) | M6 | RWD | $58,610 |
