The 2009 Lotus Elise is available as a 2-door, 2-seat convertible. Starting at $47,250, the 2009 Lotus Elise Base is powered by a 1.8L , 4 -cylinder engine mated to a manual transmission that returns an EPA estimated 21-mpg in the city and 27-mpg on the highway. The top of the line 2009LotusEliseSC , priced at $ 54,990 , is powered by a 1.8L , 4 - cylinder engine mated to a manual transmission that returns an EPA estimated 20-mpg in the city and 26-mpg on the highway.