These are standard specifications for the 1962 Lotus Seven, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Alloy and fiberglass body on tubular steel frame |
| Production Years for Series : | 1960 - 1967 |
| Price : | $2,995-$3,450 |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 4 | British Ford Anglia 105 E | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 996 cc | 60.8 cu in. | 1.0 L. |
| Power : | 39 BHP (28.704 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 |
| Main Bearings : | 3 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| 2 SU carburetors | |
4 Manual
Production Figures
| Seven S2 Production (1960-1967) : | 1,370 |
| 1962 Lotus Seven | |
Dimension(s)
Roadster (S2)
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 132.0 in | 3353 mm. |
| Width : | 55.0 in | 1397 mm. |
| Height : | 44.7 in | 1135 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 88.0 in | 2235 mm. |
| Front Track : | 47.0 in | 1194 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 47.0 in | 1194 mm. |
Roadster (S2)
| Price : | $3,450 |
| Weight : | 1000 lbs | 453.592 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 132.0 in | 3353 mm. |
| Width : | 55.0 in | 1397 mm. |
| Height : | 44.7 in | 1135 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 88.0 in | 2235 mm. |
| Front Track : | 47.0 in | 1194 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 47.0 in | 1194 mm. |
Roadster (S2)
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 132.0 in | 3353 mm. |
| Width : | 55.0 in | 1397 mm. |
| Height : | 44.7 in | 1135 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 88.0 in | 2235 mm. |
| Front Track : | 47.0 in | 1194 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 47.0 in | 1194 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Lower wishbones with coil spring/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 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1962 Lotus Seven?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1962 Lotus Seven? A: The 1962 Lotus Seven has a wheelbase size of 88.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1962 Lotus Seven? A: The 1962 Lotus Seven has a length of 132.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1962 Lotus Seven? A: The 1962 Lotus Seven has a width of 55.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1962 Lotus Seven cost when new?A: The 1962 Lotus Seven cost approximately $2,995 to $3,450 (USD) when new.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1962 Lotus Seven? A: The 1962 Lotus Seven was a Roadster (S2).Q: What tires did the 1962 Lotus Seven have? A: The 1962 Lotus 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 engine did the 1962 Lotus Seven have? A: The engine powering the 1962 Lotus Seven was a Inline 4 (996 cc | 60.8 cu in. | 1.0 L.) with 39 BHP (28.704 KW) @ 5000 RPM and 52 Ft-Lbs (71 NM) @ 2700 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1962 Lotus Seven have? A: The 1962 Lotus Seven had a 4 speed Manual gearbox.