Is Lotus 7 a kit car?

In 70s Britain, taxes were put on people buying new cars, so Lotus offered the Seven as a kit car. It reduced the costs of assembly as well, which had many tinkerers tickled pink. The Series 1 Lotus Seven weighed around 1,100 lbs, which meant it didn’t need a hefty engine.

What is a Lotus 7?

The Lotus Seven is a small, simple, lightweight, two-seater, open-top, open-wheel, sports car produced by the British manufacturer Lotus Cars (initially called Lotus Engineering) between 1957 and 1972. Lotus Seven.

How long is a Lotus 7?

132.0 in
Specs & Performance

wheelbase 2235 mm / 88.0 in
front track 1232 mm / 48.5 in
rear track 1232 mm / 48.5 in
length 3353 mm / 132.0 in
width 1481 mm / 58.3 in

How wide is a Caterham 7?

Caterham 7 CSR

CSR 200/260
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,315 mm (7 ft 7.1 in)
Length 3,300 mm (10 ft 10 in)
Width 1,685 mm (5 ft 6.3 in)

How hard is it to build a Caterham?

It can take anywhere between 80 – 100 hours to build your own Caterham Seven and you will need specialist equipment to assist you.

What car did 6 drive in the prisoner?

LOTUS 7
THE LOTUS 7 Text: Steve Dix, Paul White, and Rick Davy. IN THE PRISONER: Number Six’s car, registration KAR 120C, which he “built with his own hands”. Can be seen in the series opening titles, and extensively in the episodes “Many Happy Returns”, “Do Not Forsake Me”, and “Fall Out”.

When did Caterham buy Lotus 7?

Caterham Cars however could see an opportunity to continue production of the Lotus 7 under their own name and they managed to purchase the rights to the Lotus 7 in 1973 so they could make the cars themselves under their own name.

How much does a Lotus 7 weight?

725 lbs
Specs & Performance

curb weight 329 kg / 725 lbs
wheelbase 2235 mm / 88.0 in
front track 1232 mm / 48.5 in
rear track 1232 mm / 48.5 in
length 3353 mm / 132.0 in

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