1971 - Lotus - Seven S4

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Seven S4 1971
2. Seven S4 1970
General Information
Make Lotus
Model Seven S4
Production Year 1971
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2S RDSR
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2286 mm     (90 in)
Front Track 1239 mm     (48,8 in)
Rear Track 1308 mm     (51,5 in)
Length 3716 mm     (146,3 in)
Width 1537 mm     (60,5 in)
Height 1086 mm     (42,8 in)
Ground Clearance 165 mm     (6,5 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,63
Weight 594 kg     (1308,4 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 34 litre   (7,5 Imp gal ,  9 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction cast iron block & head
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-4
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 8 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 1298 cc     (79,21 cu in)
Bore 81 mm     (3,19 in)
Stroke 63 mm     (2,48 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,29
Unitary Capacity 324,5 cc/cylinder    (19,8 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 5
Compression Ratio 9 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 We carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 70 HP     (52,2 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5700 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 92 N.m     (67,9 lb.ft ,  9,4 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 0 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 87,4 N.m    (5700 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 117,8 HP/ton    (87,9 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 53,9 HP/litre    (40,2 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 160 km/h   (99,4 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,77 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type rack & pinion
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 2,8
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front) I.W.CS.ARB.
Suspension (rear) LA.WL.CS.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Dr
Brake Disc Diameter (front) 216 mm
Brake Disc Diameter (rear) 216 mm
Wheels (front) 5.5
Wheels (rear) 5.5
Tyres (front) 165 x 13
Tyres (rear) 165 x 13