Lotus 7 Series 1

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf sports car
gptkbp:availability available as a kit car
gptkbp:bodyStyle roadster
gptkbp:brakes drum brakes
gptkbp:chassis steel tube chassis
gptkbp:collectibility highly collectible
gptkbp:colorOptions various
gptkbp:community enthusiast clubs
gptkbp:cultural_impact featured in films and media
gptkbp:design gptkb:Colin_Chapman
gptkbp:discontinued 1960
gptkbp:engine 1.1 L Ford Kent engine
various_Ford_engines
gptkbp:fuelType carburetor
gptkbp:hasExperienceIn raw and engaging
gptkbp:height 40 in (1,016 mm)
gptkbp:historical_significance pioneered the lightweight sports car concept
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Lotus 7 Series 1
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:Lotus_11
gptkb:Lotus_6
gptkbp:inspiration Caterham 7
gptkbp:introduced 1957
gptkbp:layout FR_layout
gptkbp:legacy iconic status in automotive history
gptkbp:length 145 in (3,688 mm)
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Lotus_Cars
gptkbp:market_segment sports car
gptkbp:notable_feature lightweight design
simple construction
open cockpit
minimalist interior
excellent handling
gptkbp:performance lightweight and agile
gptkbp:produces approximately 1,000
gptkbp:productionLocation inspired many replicas
gptkbp:productionYears 1957-1960
gptkbp:racingSeries successful in motorsport
gptkbp:relatedModel gptkb:Lotus_11
gptkb:Lotus_6
gptkbp:renovated popular among restorers
gptkbp:speed approximately 7 seconds
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Lotus_7_Series_2
gptkbp:suspension independent suspension
live axle
gptkbp:topSpeed approximately 100 mph (161 km/h)
gptkbp:transmission 4-speed manual
gptkbp:type open two-seater
gptkbp:weight approximately 600 lb (272 kg)
gptkbp:wheelbase 90 in (2,286 mm)
gptkbp:width 54 in (1,372 mm)