I would like to see the Elise with options like this:
230 HP engine standard
Package A - Racers package, sport trim, five point harness, no stereo, no nothing, wicked suspension, Big Brakes, the most lightness added at 1800-1900 LBS
Package B - Sport Package for the street driver who goes to the track, leather trim, audible stereo, a/c, maybe some nifty wheel options, damned good suspension, second lightest at 1900-2000 LBS
Package C - Street Package for the driver whose car will never see a track, leather trimmed seats, a nice stereo, a/c, some additional leather covered surfaces, a cup holder, HID Headlamps, maybe some insulation for better temperature protection, some damned nifty suspension, other wheel options, fattest of the S3's weighing in at 2000-2100 LBS
This would be great for adding lightness to the hardcore racers car, and would accommodate those who may want a Lotus for every other reason than driving it on the track...
Just a thought