(1957 model)
| Marque (make) | Lotus | Issued from | 1957 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Seven | Issued until | |
| Serie | Seven | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Lotus | Country | UK |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | drophead coupé (convertible coupé) | Number of seats | 2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 3366 mm / 132.5 in / 132.5 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1549 mm / 61.0 in / 61.0 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.54 |
| Height | 940 mm / 37.0 in / 37.0 in | Total (curb) weight | 750 kg / 1653 lb / 1653 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2184 mm / 86.0 in / 86.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | Weight distribution (front) | ||
| Track rear | Fuel capacity |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 8 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Valves per cylinder | 2 | |
| Engine construction | Bore | 82.6 mm / 3.25 in / 3.25 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 72.8 mm / 2.86 in / 2.86 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.13 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 1558 cm3 / 95.1 cu in / 95.1 cu in | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Unitary capacity | 389.50 cm3/cylinder / 23.769 cu in/cylinder / 23.769 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 10.3 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 94.0 kW / 127.8 hp / 127.8 hp at 6500 rpm / 6500 rpm / 6500 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 153.0 Nm / 112.8 lbft / 112.8 lbft at 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 92.7 kW / 126.0 bhp / 126.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 80.9 kW/l / 1.802 bhp/cu in / 1.802 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 98.20 Nm/l / 0.859 lbft/cu in / 0.859 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | Number of gears | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 166 km/h / 103 mph / 103 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | 7.10 s / 7.10 s / 7.10 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 168.00 kW/ton / 228.42 bhp/ton / 228.42 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | |||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | Brakes rear | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Lotus Seven
