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Lotus Super Seven

Bodywork

type 2S DHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 81.00 mm × 72.70 mm 3.19 in × 2.86 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.5 litre 1498 cc (91.414 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 9.50:1
Fuel system 2 We carbs
Maximum power 96.3 PS (95.0 bhp) (70.8 kW) @ 6000 rpm
0-50 mph 5.70 s
0-60 mph 9.00 s
0-100 mph -1.00 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 15.90 s
Standing km
Top speed 164 km/h (102 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 196.69 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep
Specific torque
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Other
Bore / stroke ratio 1.11
Unitary capacity 374.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2235 mm
wheelbase 88 in
Length (milimeters) 3334 mm
Length (inches) 131.3 in
Width (milimeters) 1454 mm
Width (inches) 57.2 in
Height (milimeters)
Height (inches)
L:W ratio 1.49
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 483 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 1065 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres)
Fuel capacity (UK Ga)
Fuel capacity (US Gal)

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Unknown
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 4.10

General information

RAC rating 16.3
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1963 Lotus Super Seven PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1963

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