They're cute, particularly in yellow, but that's sort of about it.
I think they were built from 1989-91. They're front-wheel drive, based on an Isuzu chassis and slightly modified Isuzu turbo powerplant, making 162 hp. Five-speed transmissions - again Isuzu, I believe. 0-60 as I remember was 6.7 seconds.
I never heard of them doing much in racing.
Front-wheel drive Lotuses...
Bet a turbo Miata would teach it a lesson.
An SC would probably tear it apart.
If you want an old Lotus, buy a real Elan (if you can find one), or this Lotus...
http://www.pistonheads.com/lotus/europa/