These are standard specifications for the 1962 Lotus Super Seven, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual
Chassis # SB1658
Engine # S2875C8E
Chassis # SB 1410
Chassis # SB1401
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Light alloy/fiberglass body on tubular steel frame |
| Production Years for Series : | 1960 - 1967 |
| Price : | $3,445 |
| Weight : | 950 lbs | 430.913 kg |
Performance
| 0-60 mph : | 9 seconds. |
| 1/4 Mile : | 15.90 seconds. |
| Top Speed : | 164 km/h | 101.926 mph |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 4 | Cosworth Ford 109E | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1340 cc | 81.8 cu in. | 1.3 L. |
| Power : | 85 BHP (62.56 KW) @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque : | 80 Ft-Lbs (108 NM) @ 4800 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.2 in | 81 mm. |
| Stroke : | 2.6 in | 65 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.5:1 |
| 2 Weber carburetors | |
| Inline 4 | British Ford Cortina 116E) | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1498 cc | 91.4 cu in. | 1.5 L. |
| Power : | 66 BHP (48.576 KW) @ 4600 RPM |
| Torque : | 78 Ft-Lbs (106 NM) @ 2300 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.2 in | 81 mm. |
| Stroke : | 2.9 in | 73 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.3:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| 1 Weber carburetor | |
4 Manual
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 2.97:1 |
| 2nd Gear : | 2.009:1 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.395:1 |
| 4th Gear : | 1.00:1 |
Production Figures
| Seven S2 Production (1960-1967) : | 1,370 |
| 1962 Lotus Super Seven | |
Dimension(s)
Roadster
Chassis # SB1658
Engine # S2875C8E
Chassis # SB 1410
Chassis # SB1401
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| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 144.0 in | 3658 mm. |
| Width : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
| Height : | 43.7 in | 1110 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 88.0 in | 2235 mm. |
| Front Track : | 47.0 in | 1194 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 48.0 in | 1219 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Lower wishbones with coil springs/shocks and anti-roll bar Rear : Rigid axle with coil springs | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Rack and Pinion |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 5.20x13 |
1962 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $3,125 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $5,556 |
| Avg. Home : | $12,500 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.28 |
1962 Lotus Super Seven FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1962 Lotus Super Seven?
Q: How fast is the 1962 Lotus Super Seven? A: The 1962 Lotus Super Seven has a top speed of 164 km/h. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1962 Lotus Super Seven? A: The 1962 Lotus Super Seven has a wheelbase size of 88.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1962 Lotus Super Seven? A: The 1962 Lotus Super Seven has a length of 144.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1962 Lotus Super Seven? A: The 1962 Lotus Super Seven has a width of 56.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1962 Lotus Super Seven cost when new?A: The 1962 Lotus Super Seven had a base price of approximately $3,445 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1962 Lotus Super Seven? A: The 1962 Lotus Super Seven was a Roadster.Q: What tires did the 1962 Lotus Super Seven have? A: The 1962 Lotus Super Seven had 5.20x13 tires.Q: How many Seven S2 were produced? A: Lotus produced 1,370 examples of the Seven S2 from 1960 to 1967.Q: What engines did the 1962 Lotus Super Seven have? A: The 1962 Lotus Super Seven had the following engine options: Inline 4 (1340 cc | 81.8 cu in. | 1.3 L.) with 85 BHP (62.56 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 80 Ft-Lbs (108 NM) @ 4800 RPM Inline 4 (1498 cc | 91.4 cu in. | 1.5 L.) with 66 BHP (48.576 KW) @ 4600 RPM and 78 Ft-Lbs (106 NM) @ 2300 RPM Q: What transmission did the 1962 Lotus Super Seven have? A: The 1962 Lotus Super Seven had a 4 speed Manual gearbox.