Correct. My Exige was a MK2. I believe the MK1 was around 750kg. No power steering, mid engine and perfect balance. Also small. Absolutely beautiful to drive; a real drivers car. Makes the 911 feel like a big heavy touring car.
Weight is certainly the big problem on the track. Colin Chapman discovered this in the 60s in Formula 1.
But the 911 is a lard ass and too heavy to be a true sportscar....stands back and waits for the backlash lol.
I used to own a Lotus Exige 240s supercharged 1.8 VVti. It weighed 935kg...