BTW. Here's the quote from my bud that test drove an Elise...


4.) Power - Now remember, I was driving the 160HP version vs. 190 HP US version. Not to mention I am 220, with the salesman weighing the same. But let me be blunt - THIS CAR IS SLOW. VERY SLOW. I was sooooo disappointed in the acceleration. And I was beating the bajesus out of it, running to redline. It took FOREVER to reach 100MPH. The car I drove was at best mid 15's, with passenger and I. Might crack into the 14's with driver only, and that's being generous. I can't imagine another 30 HP will make that much of a difference, so I will guess a mid-high 13 second car, AT BEST. Probably 14. Now if your driving on the highway in 4'th gear, 3,000 RPMS, it would take you until next week to reach 100MPH. You have to drive this car like you hate it to get ANY power. Earlier that week, I drove a buddies Mazda RX8 6-speed. It was much faster than the 160HP Elise. I'm guessing the 190HP version might match the acceleration of a RX8. So if you looking for a bullet, this ain't it....