1958 Lotus Seven Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1958 Lotus Seven, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series : 1957 - 1959
Weight : 725 lbs | 328.854 kg
Introduced At : 1957 Earls Court
Inline 4 | British Ford 100E.
Displacement : 1172 cc | 71.5 cu in. | 1.2 L.
Power : 36 BHP (26.496 KW) @ 4500 RPM
Torque :52 Ft-Lbs (71 NM) @ 2500 RPM
Bore : 2.5 in | 64 mm.
Stroke : 3.6 in | 92 mm.
Compression : 7.0:1
Main Bearings : 3
Construction : Cast-iron block and head
1 Solex or Zenith carburetor
Inline 4 | BMC-A type
Displacement : 948 cc | 57.9 cu in. | 0.9 L.
Power : 37 BHP (27.232 KW) @ 4800 RPM
Torque :50 Ft-Lbs (68 NM) @ 2500 RPM
Bore : 2.5 in | 63 mm.
Stroke : 3.0 in | 76 mm.
Compression : 8.9:1
Inline 4
Displacement : 1098 cc | 67.0 cu in. | 1.1 L.
Power : 75 BHP (55.2 KW) @ 6250 RPM
Torque :65 Ft-Lbs (88 NM) @ 4000 RPM
Bore : 2.9 in | 72 mm.
Stroke : 2.6 in | 67 mm.
Compression : 9.8:1
2 SU carburetors
Transmission:
3 Manual , 4 Manual

1958 Lotus Seven
Roadster (S1) 2 dr. 2 P : 242
1958 Averages
Avg. Household Income : $4,600
Avg. Home : $12,750
Avg. Gallon of Gas : $0.25

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1958 Lotus Seven? A: The 1958 Lotus Seven has a wheelbase size of 88.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1958 Lotus Seven? A: The 1958 Lotus Seven has a length of 123.00 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1958 Lotus Seven? A: The 1958 Lotus Seven has a width of 53.00 inches.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1958 Lotus Seven? A: The 1958 Lotus Seven was a Roadster (S1).

Q: What engines did the 1958 Lotus Seven have? A: The 1958 Lotus Seven had the following engine options: Inline 4 (1172 cc | 71.5 cu in. | 1.2 L.) with 36 BHP (26.496 KW) @ 4500 RPM and 52 Ft-Lbs (71 NM) @ 2500 RPM
  • Inline 4 (948 cc | 57.9 cu in. | 0.9 L.) with 37 BHP (27.232 KW) @ 4800 RPM and 50 Ft-Lbs (68 NM) @ 2500 RPM
  • Inline 4 (1098 cc | 67.0 cu in. | 1.1 L.) with 75 BHP (55.2 KW) @ 6250 RPM and 65 Ft-Lbs (88 NM) @ 4000 RPM
  • Q: What transmissions did the 1958 Lotus Seven have? A: The 1958 Lotus Seven had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, 4 speed Manual.

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