1957 Lotus 7A Series 1 Specifications
1957 Lotus 7A Series 1 Navigation
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Light Alloy body on tubular spaceframe |
| Production Years for Series : | 1957 - 1959 |
| Price : | $2,995 |
| Weight : | 900 lbs | 408.233 kg |
| Introduced At : | 1957 Earls Court |
Performance
| Top Speed : | 100 mph | 160.9 km/h |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 948 cc | 57.9 cu in. | 0.9 L. |
| Power : | 60 HP (44.16 KW) @ 5000 RPM |
| Torque : | 52 Ft-Lbs (71 NM) @ 2700 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.2 in | 81 mm. |
| Stroke : | 1.9 in | 49 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.9:1 |
| Inline 4 | British Ford 100E | L-Head | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1172 cc | 71.5 cu in. | 1.2 L. |
| Power : | 36 BHP (26.496 KW) @ 4500 RPM |
| Bore : | 2.5 in | 64 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.6 in | 92 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 3 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Ignition system : | Zenith or Solex carb |
3 Manual
Production Figures
| 1957 Lotus 7A Series 1 | |
| Roadster 2 P : | 242 |
Handling
1957 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $4,550 |
| Avg. Home : | $12,220 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.24 |
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1957 Lotus 7A Series 1?
Q: How fast is the 1957 Lotus 7A Series 1? A: The 1957 Lotus 7A Series 1 has a top speed of 100 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1957 Lotus 7A Series 1? A: The 1957 Lotus 7A Series 1 has a wheelbase size of 88.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1957 Lotus 7A Series 1? A: The 1957 Lotus 7A Series 1 has a length of 123.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1957 Lotus 7A Series 1? A: The 1957 Lotus 7A Series 1 has a width of 53.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1957 Lotus 7A Series 1 cost when new?A: The 1957 Lotus 7A Series 1 had a base price of approximately $2,995 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1957 Lotus 7A Series 1? A: The 1957 Lotus 7A Series 1 was a Roadster.Q: What engines did the 1957 Lotus 7A Series 1 have? A: The 1957 Lotus 7A Series 1 had the following engine options: Inline 4 (948 cc | 57.9 cu in. | 0.9 L.) with 60 HP (44.16 KW) @ 5000 RPM and 52 Ft-Lbs (71 NM) @ 2700 RPM Inline 4L-Head (1172 cc | 71.5 cu in. | 1.2 L.) with 36 BHP (26.496 KW) @ 4500 RPM Q: What transmission did the 1957 Lotus 7A Series 1 have? A: The 1957 Lotus 7A Series 1 had a 3 speed Manual gearbox.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1957 Lotus 7A Series 1?
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Q: How fast is the 1957 Lotus 7A Series 1? A: The 1957 Lotus 7A Series 1 has a top speed of 100 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1957 Lotus 7A Series 1? A: The 1957 Lotus 7A Series 1 has a wheelbase size of 88.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1957 Lotus 7A Series 1? A: The 1957 Lotus 7A Series 1 has a length of 123.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1957 Lotus 7A Series 1? A: The 1957 Lotus 7A Series 1 has a width of 53.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1957 Lotus 7A Series 1 cost when new?A: The 1957 Lotus 7A Series 1 had a base price of approximately $2,995 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1957 Lotus 7A Series 1? A: The 1957 Lotus 7A Series 1 was a Roadster.Q: What engines did the 1957 Lotus 7A Series 1 have? A: The 1957 Lotus 7A Series 1 had the following engine options: Inline 4 (948 cc | 57.9 cu in. | 0.9 L.) with 60 HP (44.16 KW) @ 5000 RPM and 52 Ft-Lbs (71 NM) @ 2700 RPM- 1957 Lotus 7A Series 1 Menu
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