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Lotus Seven

Bodywork

type 2S DHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 82.57 mm × 72.75 mm 3.25 in × 2.86 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.6 litre 1558 cc (95.075 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 10.30:1
Fuel system
Maximum power 127.8 PS (126.0 bhp) (94 kW) @ 6500 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph 7.10 s
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 15.50 s
Standing km
Top speed 166 km/h (103 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 168 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 153.0 Nm (113 ft·lb) (15.6 kgm) @ 5500 rpm
bmep 1234.1 kPa (179 psi)
Specific torque 98.2 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.13
Unitary capacity 389.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2184 mm
wheelbase 86 in
Length (milimeters) 3366 mm
Length (inches) 132.5 in
Width (milimeters) 1549 mm
Width (inches) 61 in
Height (milimeters) 940 mm
Height (inches) 37 in
L:W ratio 1.54
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 750 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 1653 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 Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio

General information

RAC rating 16.9
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1957 Lotus Seven PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1957

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