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| General Information |
| Make |
Lotus |
| Model |
Seven |
| Production Year |
1959 |
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| Production Number |
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| Model Code |
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| Chassis and Dimensions |
| Chassis Type |
2S DHC |
| Number of Doors |
2 |
| Wheelbase |
2184 mm (86 in) |
| Front Track |
1181 mm (46,5 in) |
| Rear Track |
1194 mm (47 in) |
| Length |
3404 mm (134 in) |
| Width |
1524 mm (60 in) |
| Height |
940 mm (37 in) |
| Ground Clearance |
127 mm (5 in) |
| Length / Wheelbase Ratio |
1,56 |
| Weight |
387 kg (852,4 lb) |
| Weight Distribution (front/rear) |
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| Fuel Capacity |
31,8 litre (7 Imp gal , 8,4 US gal) |
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| Aerodynamics |
| Drag Coefficient |
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| Frontal Area |
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| Engine Specifications |
| Engine Manufacturer |
Ford |
| Engine Location |
Front |
| Engine Alignment |
Longitudinal |
| Engine Construction |
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| Coolant Type |
Water |
| Engine Type |
SV |
| Number of Cylinders and Placement |
S-4 |
| Valves per Cylinder |
2 (Total of 8 Pieces) |
| Engine Displacement |
1172 cc (71,52 cu in) |
| Bore |
63,5 mm (2,5 in) |
| Stroke |
92,5 mm (3,64 in) |
| Bore / Stroke Ratio |
0,69 |
| Unitary Capacity |
293 cc/cylinder (17,88 cu in/cylinder) |
| Number of Main Bearings |
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| Compression Ratio |
7 : 1 |
| Fuel System Type |
1 Ze carb |
| Aspiration Type |
Normal |
| Compressor Type |
- |
| Intercooler Type |
None |
| Catalytic Converter |
No |
| Maximum Engine Power |
36 HP (26,8 kW) |
| Maximum Engine Power rpm |
4500 d/d |
| Maximum Engine Torque |
70 N.m (51,7 lb.ft , 7,1 kg.m) |
| Maximum Engine Torque rpm |
2500 d/d |
| Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm |
57 N.m (4500 d/d) |
| Power / Weight Ratio |
93 HP/ton (69,4 W/kg) |
| Power / Engine Displacement Ratio |
30,7 HP/litre (22,9 kW/litre) |
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| Fuel Consumption |
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| Performance |
| 0 - 80 km/h |
11,5 s |
| 0 - 60 mph |
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| 0 - 100 km/h |
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| 0 - 160 km/h |
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| 80 - 120 km/h (in top gear) |
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| 0 - 400 m Acceleration |
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| 0 - 1000 m Acceleration |
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| Top Speed |
124 km/h (77,1 mph) |
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| Gearbox and Transmission |
| Transmission Type |
3M |
| Top Gear Ratio |
1 : 1 |
| Final Drive Ratio |
4,8 : 1 |
| Drive Wheels |
RWD (Rear Wheel Drive) |
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| Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes |
| Steering Type |
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| Steering Turns (lock to lock) |
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| Turning Circle Diameter |
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| Suspension (front) |
I.CS. |
| Suspension (rear) |
LA.CS. |
| Brakes (front/rear) |
Dr/Dr-H |
| Brake Disc Diameter (front) |
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| Wheels (front) |
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| Tyres (front) |
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