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 |
| Dimensions | 1.72 m (68 in) wide, 1.12 m (44 in) high |
| Introduced | 2012 |
| Origin country | United Kingdom |
| Views | 12.2k |
| Submitted by | Jeff B |
Powertrain
| 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 |
