1957 - Lotus - Seven

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Seven 1957
2. Seven 1970
3. Seven 1959
General Information
Make Lotus
Model Seven
Production Year 1957
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2S DHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2184 mm     (86 in)
Front Track
Rear Track
Length 3366 mm     (132,5 in)
Width 1549 mm     (61 in)
Height 940 mm     (37 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,54
Weight 750 kg     (1652 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 10,3 : 1
Fuel System Type
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 126 HP     (94 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 6500 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 153 N.m     (112,9 lb.ft ,  15,6 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 5500 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 138 N.m    (6500 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 168 HP/ton    (125,3 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 80,9 HP/litre    (60,3 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
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
Top Speed 166 km/h   (103,2 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type
Top Gear Ratio
Final Drive Ratio
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)