The Elise is for the purist who wants the ultimate in a road-going race car. Like the Viper, it dispenses with niceties such as cupholders or any safety equipment not specifically required by law.
Unlike the Viper, the 4-cylinder Elise trades in lightness and agility rather than brute power. It also sells for about $43,000, making it a reasonably attainable extravagance.