These are standard specifications for the 1959 Lotus Seven, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual , 4 Manual
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Light alloy/fiberglass body on tubular steel frame |
| Production Years for Series : | 1957 - 1959 |
| Weight : | 832 lbs | 377.389 kg |
| Introduced At : | 1957 Earls Court |
Performance
| 0-60 mph : | 7.1 seconds. |
| 1/4 Mile : | 15.5 seconds. |
| Top Speed : | 166 km/h | 103.169 mph |
Engine & Transmission
| 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 | |
3 Manual , 4 Manual
Dimension(s)
Roadster
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 132.5 in | 3366 mm. |
| Width : | 61.0 in | 1549 mm. |
| Height : | 37.0 in | 940 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 86.0 in | 2184 mm. |
Super
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 132.5 in | 3366 mm. |
| Width : | 61.0 in | 1549 mm. |
| Height : | 37.0 in | 940 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 86.0 in | 2184 mm. |
Roadster
| Weight : | 720 lbs | 326.587 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 132.5 in | 3366 mm. |
| Width : | 61.0 in | 1549 mm. |
| Height : | 37.0 in | 940 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 86.0 in | 2184 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Lower wishbones, coil spring/shock and anti-roll bar Rear : Rigid axle with coil springs and trailing arms | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Rack and Pinion |
1959 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $2,200 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $5,010 |
| Avg. Home : | $12,400 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.25 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1959 Lotus Seven?
Q: How fast is the 1959 Lotus Seven? A: The 1959 Lotus Seven has a top speed of 166 km/h. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1959 Lotus Seven? A: The 1959 Lotus Seven has a wheelbase size of 86.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1959 Lotus Seven? A: The 1959 Lotus Seven has a length of 132.50 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1959 Lotus Seven? A: The 1959 Lotus Seven has a width of 61.00 inches.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1959 Lotus Seven? A: The 1959 Lotus Seven was offered as a Roadster, Super.Q: What engines did the 1959 Lotus Seven have? A: The 1959 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 1959 Lotus Seven have? A: The 1959 Lotus Seven had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, 4 speed Manual.