How can you like the Elise but not like the '12? Just put the dampers at 3, maybe buy an ASM and TCS, and it's handling is great!
My top 5 (so hard!):
1. Lotus....Elise 190 & GT1, Esprit V8 & GT1
2. Mitsubishi....3000GT, Evo, Galant
3. Mazda....RX-7, Miata
4. Nissan....240SX, Silvia, Skyline
5. TVR....Cerbera, Tuscan 6, Speed 12