1970 - Lotus - Seven

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Seven 1957
2. Seven 1970
3. Seven 1959
General Information
Make Lotus
Model Seven
Production Year 1970
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2S DHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2260 mm     (89 in)
Front Track 1245 mm     (49 in)
Rear Track 1321 mm     (52 in)
Length 3378 mm     (133 in)
Width 1702 mm     (67 in)
Height 940 mm     (37 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,49
Weight 569 kg     (1253,3 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type DOHC
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-4
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 8 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 1558 cc     (95,08 cu in)
Bore 82,57 mm     (3,25 in)
Stroke 72,75 mm     (2,86 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,13
Unitary Capacity 389,5 cc/cylinder    (23,77 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 9,5 : 1
Fuel System Type 2 We carbs
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 125 HP     (93,2 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 6300 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 157 N.m     (115,9 lb.ft ,  16 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 4500 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 141,3 N.m    (6300 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 219,7 HP/ton    (163,8 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 80,2 HP/litre    (59,8 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 5,1 s
0 - 60 mph 7,1 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 15,5 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration 29,8 s
Top Speed 166 km/h   (103,2 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,9 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front)
Suspension (rear)
Brakes (front/rear)
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)