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Lotus Seven

MODEL YEAR: 1959

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General

Complete name of the carLotus Seven
Model year1959
Quality of DataE - Most field Uncomplete

Specifications

Body styleConvertible/Cabrio/Cabriolet
no.Doors2
Wheelbase2184 mm
Lenght3404 mm
Width1524 mm
Height940 mm
Curb Weight387 kg
Wheel DriveRear
Engine LocationFront
Seating capacity (number)2
Track Tread (front)1181 mm
Track Tread (rear)1194 mm
Engine AlignmentLongitudinal
Fuel capacity32 l

Engine / Powertrain

Kind of EngineNaturally aspirated
Cylinders ConfigurationStraight/Inline Engine
Displacement1172 cc
Cylinders number4
Bore63.5 mm
Stroke92.5 mm
Maximum Power (HP)36 hp
Power (PS)36.5 PS
Power kW26.8 kW
Power @ rounds per minute4500 rpm
Torque72 Nm
Torque @ r.p.m.2500 rpm
Compression Ratio7:1
FuelPetrol
CoolantWater

Drivetrain & Suspension

Suspensions FrontIndependent, Macpherson strut with Wishbone
Suspensions RearLive axle, Macpherson strut with Wishbone
Front BrakesDrum
Transmission type3 speed manual
Fuel capacity32 l

Performances

Top Speed124 km/h

Cars mounting the same engine (other makes)

1955 Ford Escort1959 Ford Popular 100E1958 Tornado Typhoon
  1. Lotus Seven I Serie
    1957 > 1960 GEN
  2. Lotus Seven II Serie
    1961 > 1967 GEN
  3. Lotus Seven III Serie
    1968 > 1969 GEN
  4. Lotus Seven IV Serie
    1970 > 1973 GEN

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Car comparation

  • Lotus Seven 1
    E
    Catalogued under Lotus Seven I Serie

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Model timeline

  1. 1957
  2. 1958
  3. 1959
  4. 1960

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