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Lotus Seven

Bodywork

type 2S DHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 63.50 mm × 92.50 mm 2.5 in × 3.64 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.2 litre 1172 cc (71.52 cu in)
Engine type SV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 7.00:1
Fuel system 1 Ze carb
Maximum power
0-50 mph 11.50 s
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 124 km/h (77 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 93.02 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 750.6 kPa (108.9 psi)
Specific torque 59.73 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.69
Unitary capacity 293 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2184 mm
wheelbase 86 in
Length (milimeters) 3404 mm
Length (inches) 134 in
Width (milimeters) 1524 mm
Width (inches) 60 in
Height (milimeters) 940 mm
Height (inches) 37 in
L:W ratio 1.56
Ground clearance (milimeters) 127 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 5 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 387 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 853 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 31.8 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 7 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 8.4 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr-H
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 3M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 4.80

General information

RAC rating 10.0
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1959 Lotus Seven PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1959

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