Weight & Performance of the Sun International Elise w/ Honda B18C powertrain

There are several versions of the original Elise produced by Lotus. E.g. 111S, Sport 160, Sport 190, Motorsport, 340R. The original version had aluminum uprights and brake rotors. The subsequent base version Elise had iron uprights and brake rotors. Lotus lists the kerb weight of the standard version Elise as 770 kg (1694 lbs). We've been told that this is without fuel. 

The following weights were obtained at Sun International

1. Honda powertrain, complete ready to install, including: trans axel, intake, fuel injection, exhaust header, engine oil, gear oil, intermediate axel, starter, alternator, oil cooler, etc. 419 lbs 
2. Elise 111S w/ Honda powertrain. Complete vehicle. Total weight includes soft top and fittings, full tank of fuel, fluids, catalyst and Lotus muffler, standard battery: 

            Distribution:          Left Front - 330 lbs            Right Front - 326 lbs  

            Rear weight is 1063 pounds. Weight distribution front / rear = 38.2% / 61.8% 

    3.    Standard Elise, model year 2000. Complete vehicle with Honda B18C Type R installed and running.

            Includes: Motorsport wheels w/ Yokohama 038 R, roll bar cover and rear glass, fire extinguisher, 

            Excludes: soft top, and hardware; 

            Notes: installed light weight battery and titanium sport exhaust, 11 liters of fuel

            Total Curb weight    1629 lbs (739.0 kg) 

            Distribution            Left front - 323 lbs (146.5 kg)    Right front - 311 lbs (140.5 kg) 

                                         Left rear -  509 lbs (230.5 kg)    Right rear -  486 lbs (220.5 kg)

                                          Front / Rear - 38.9% / 61.1%

SIR performance specifications:

The Elise w/ the SIR base version engine of 200 bhp is capable of:

1. 0 - 60 mph in 4.3 seconds
2. 1/4 mile in 12.5 @ 110 mph
3. 60 mph - 0 in less than 120 feet
4. lateral acceleration exceeding 1.0 g