Lotus Seven Series 1A

GPTKB entity

Properties (47)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf sports car
gptkbp:availability kit form or fully assembled
gptkbp:bodyStyle roadster
gptkbp:brakes drum brakes
gptkbp:colorOptions various
gptkbp:community active enthusiast community
gptkbp:cultural_impact iconic status in automotive history
gptkbp:currentCoach varies widely based on condition
gptkbp:design gptkb:Colin_Chapman
gptkbp:drivetrain manual transmission
gptkbp:engine 1.1 L Ford Kent engine
various_Ford_engines
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 8.5 US gallons (32 L)
gptkbp:height 42 in (1,067 mm)
gptkbp:historical_significance pioneered the concept of lightweight sports cars
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Lotus Seven Series 1A
gptkbp:influenced lightweight sports car design
many kit car manufacturers
gptkbp:inspiration gptkb:Lotus_Eleven
gptkb:Lotus_6
simplistic and functional
gptkbp:introduced 1957
gptkbp:is_popular_among car collectors
gptkbp:layout front-engine, rear-wheel-drive
gptkbp:legacy influenced many kit cars
gptkbp:length 135 in (3,429 mm)
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Lotus_Cars
gptkbp:market sports car enthusiasts
gptkbp:notable_feature lightweight construction
gptkbp:notablePerson various motorsport figures
gptkbp:offers £1,200
gptkbp:produces approximately 1,000
gptkbp:productionLocation gptkb:Norfolk,_England
not currently in production
gptkbp:productionYears 1957-1960
gptkbp:racingSeries successful in motorsport
gptkbp:relatedModel Caterham Seven
gptkbp:renovated popular among enthusiasts
gptkbp:speed approximately 6.5 seconds
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Lotus_Seven_Series_2
gptkbp:suspension independent front suspension
live axle
gptkbp:topSpeed approximately 100 mph (160 km/h)
gptkbp:type open-top sports car
gptkbp:weight approximately 600 kg
gptkbp:wheelbase 90 in (2,286 mm)
gptkbp:width 54 in (1,372 mm)