1970 Lotus Seven S4 specifications

1970 Lotus Seven S4 data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater roadster
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2286 mm 90 inches
Track/tread (front) 1245 mm 49 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1321 mm 52 inches
Length 3702 mm 145.7 inches
Width 1537 mm 60.5 inches
Height 1124 mm 44.3 inches
Ground clearance 114 mm 4.5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.62
Kerb weight 590 kg 1301 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 34.1 litres 7.5 [9] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.6 litre
1599 cc
(97.577 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 80.96 × 77.6 mm
3.19 × 3.06 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.04
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
87 PS (86 bhp) (64 kW)
at 5500 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
125 Nm (92 ft·lb) (12.7 kgm)
at 4000 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
40.1 kW/litre
54.5 ps/litre
53.8 bhp/litre
0.88 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
78.17 Nm/litre
0.94 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 9:1
Fuel system 1 We carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 982.4 kPa (142.5 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 399.75 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
147.79 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.15 PS/kg
108.7 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 kW/kg
145.76 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.15 bhp/kg
0.07 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
9.2 kg/kW
15.37 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
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 2.800
Turning circle 9.10 m
Front suspension I.CS.
Rear suspension LA.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Di/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area 1587 cm2
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.77
general
Carfolio.com ID62865
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 16.3
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1970 Lotus Seven S4 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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