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Lotus Seven Specs

(1959 - 1960) - Technical Specifications for Years 1959, 1960

Petrol

71.5 cu-in
1172 cm³

Inline 4

36 HP
37 PS / 27 kW

51 lb-ft
70.0 Nm

77 Mph
124 km/h

Lotus Seven Body, Model and Production details

Body :	Cabrio

Num. of Doors :	2 doors


Lotus Seven Engine Technical Data

Engine type - Number of cylinders :	Inline 4

Engine Code :	-

Fuel type :	Petrol

Fuel System :	1 Zenith carb

Engine Alignment :	Longitudinal

Engine displacement :	71.5 cu-in / 1172 cm³

Bore x Stroke :	2.5 x 3.64 inches 63.50 x 92.50 mm

Number of valves :	8 Valves

Aspiration :	naturally-aspirated

Compression Ratio :	7.00

Horsepower :	36 HP / 37 PS / 27 kW @ 4500 rpm

Maximum torque :	51 lb-ft / 70.0 Nm @ 4500 rpm

Drive wheels - Traction - Drivetrain :	RWD

Transmission Gearbox - Number of speeds :	3 speed Manual Transmission Relations Final Drive Ratio: 4.80


Lotus Seven Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range

Fuel Tank Capacity :	8.2 gallons 31.8 L 6.8 UK gallons

Catalytic converter :	No


Lotus Seven Size, Dimensions, Aerodynamics and Weight

Wheelbase :	85.98 inches / 218.4 cm

Length :	134.02 inches / 340.4 cm

Width :	60 inches / 152.4 cm

Height :	37.01 inches / 94 cm

Front Axle :	46.5 inches / 118.1 cm

Rear Axle :	47.01 inches / 119.4 cm

Ground clearance :	5 inches / 12.7 cm

Aerodynamic drag coefficient - Cx :	-

Curb Weight :	853 lbs / 387 kg

Weight/Power Output Ratio :	10.5 kg/hp


Lotus Seven Brakes, Tires, Steering and Suspension

Front Brakes - Disc dimensions :	Drums (- inches / - mm)

Rear Brakes - Disc dimensions :	Drums (- inches / - mm)

Front Tyres - Rims dimensions :	-/- R-

Rear Tyres - Rims dimensions :	-/- R-

Front Suspension :	Coil springs.

Rear Suspension :	Coil springs. De Dion axle.