(http://media.il.edmunds-media.com/lotus/elise/ns/lotus_elise_f34_ns_21811_196.jpg) The new entry-level club racer from Lotus starts at around $45,000. The Club Racer is 53 pounds lighter than the standard Elise, thanks to such subtle weight-saving moves as eliminating the sound insulation and fitting lightweight seats and battery.
Source: Lotus Elise Club Racer Debuts (http://www.insideline.com:80/lotus/elise/lotus-elise-club-racer-debuts.html)