I dont know were you guys get that weight numbers from but even Lotus claim on their homepage that the Elise S weights without fuel 924kg...

Lotus Elise S specs
Car type | Coupe |
Curb weight | 924 kg (2037 lbs) |
Dimensions | 1.72 m (68 in) wide, 1.12 m (44 in) high |
Introduced | 2012 |
Origin country | United Kingdom |
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Powertrain specs
Engine type | Supercharged I4 |
Displacement | 1.8 l (110 ci) |
Power | 217 ps (214 bhp / 160 kw) @ 6800 rpm |
Torque | 249 Nm (184 lb-ft) @ 4600 rpm |
Power / liter | 121 ps (119 hp) |
Power / weight | 235 ps (232 bhp) / t |
Torque / weight | 269 Nm (199 lb-ft) / t |
Transmission | 6-Speed Manual |
Layout | middle engine, rear wheel drive |
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