1959 Lotus Seven

This automobile has a 2 door convertible/cabriolet body style with a front mounted engine powering the rear wheels. Power is supplied by a side valve, 1.2 litre naturally aspirated 4 cylinder engine, with 2 valves per cylinder that provides power and torque figures of 36 bhp (36.5 PS/26.8 kW) at 4500 rpm and 70 N·m (52 lb·ft/7.1 kgm) at 2500 rpm respectively. Power is transferred to the wheels through a 3 speed manual gearbox. Its stated weight at the kerb is 387 kg. Maximum claimed speed is 124 km/h or 77 mph.
Full specs

Body type
2 door convertible/cabriolet with 2 seats
Length
3404 mm
Weight
387 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1.2 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
36.5 PS / 36 bhp / 26.8 kW @ 4500 rpm
Torque
70 Nm / 52 ft.lb / 7.1 kgm @ 2500 rpm
Top speed
124 km/h / 77 mph

1959 Lotus Seven specifications

1959 Lotus Seven data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2184 mm	86 inches
Track/tread (front)	1181 mm	46.5 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1194 mm	47 inches
Length	3404 mm	134 inches
Width	1524 mm	60 inches
Height	940 mm	37 inches
Ground clearance	127 mm	5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.56
Kerb weight	387 kg	853 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	31.8 litres	7 [8.4] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Ford
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	1.2 litre 1172 cc (71.52 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	63.5 × 92.5 mm 2.5 × 3.64 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.69
Valve gear	side valve (SV) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output (Net)	36.5 PS (36 bhp) (26.8 kW) at 4500 rpm
maximum torque (Net)	70 Nm (52 ft·lb) (7.1 kgm) at 2500 rpm
Specific output (Net)	22.9 kW/litre 31.1 ps/litre 30.7 bhp/litre 0.5 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (Net)	59.73 Nm/litre 0.72 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	7:1
Fuel system	1 Ze carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	750.6 kPa (108.9 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	293 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)	11.5 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	124 km/h (77 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 94.32 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.09 PS/kg 69.37 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.07 kW/kg 93.02 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.09 bhp/kg 0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 14.42 kg/kW 24.08 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	front
Engine layout	longitudinal
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension	I.CS.
Rear suspension	LA.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R	Dr/Dr-H
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	3 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	4.80
general
Carfolio.com ID	62953
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	10.0
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1959 Lotus Seven added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.