1963 - Lotus - Super Seven

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Super Seven 1963
General Information
Make Lotus
Model Super Seven
Production Year 1963
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2S DHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2235 mm     (88 in)
Front Track 1245 mm     (49 in)
Rear Track 1245 mm     (49 in)
Length 3334 mm     (131,3 in)
Width 1454 mm     (57,2 in)
Height
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,49
Weight 483 kg     (1063,9 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Ford
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment
Engine Construction
Coolant Type
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-4
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 8 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 1498 cc     (91,41 cu in)
Bore 81 mm     (3,19 in)
Stroke 72,7 mm     (2,86 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,11
Unitary Capacity 374,5 cc/cylinder    (22,85 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 95 HP     (70,8 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 6000 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque
Maximum Engine Torque rpm
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 112,7 N.m    (6000 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 196,7 HP/ton    (146,7 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 63,4 HP/litre    (47,3 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 5,7 s
0 - 60 mph 9 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h -1 s
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 15,9 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 164 km/h   (101,9 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 4,1 : 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)