car dimensions

[andrew7]

I was looking on the autocross threads and found series 1 dimensions. I know sevens are small but when I compared them to my locost, mine seems supersized er, Americanized. http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/images/emoticons/smile5.gif I was wondering how close other sevens where?

 

 

 

cockpit ID width 37.5" vs 44"

 

wheelbase   88" vs 92.5"

 

width 55" vs 69" (wide track suspension)

 

height 39.5" vs 44"

 

OAL 131.5" vs 128" (series 1 includes spare)

 

 

 

How do the dimensions compare to your car?

[slngsht]

Rotus is supersized

 

 

 

Wheelbase: 97.4 inches

 

Overall Length: 144 inches

 

Overall Width: 66 inches

 

 

[powderbrake]

Ultralite S2k

 

 

 

Wheel base= 88"

 

Length= 122"

 

Rear tread & fender width= 67"

 

front tread & fender width = 65.5

 

Cockpit width (outside)= 44"

 

Roll bar height=44.5"

[slngsht]

Ultralite S2k

 

 

 

Wheel base= 88"

 

Length= 122"

 

Rear tread & fender width= 67"

 

front tread & fender width = 65.5

 

Cockpit width (outside)= 44"

 

Roll bar height=44.5"

 

 

 

My car is 22" longer http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/images/emoticons/shocked.gif

 

 

 

One feature of the rotus is that the gas tank is in front of the rear axle, behind the driver seat. That contributes to the longer length and the wheelbase.

[solder_guy]

My car is 22" longer http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/images/emoticons/shocked.gif

 

 

 

"Admire the long sleek lines" - Chris Custer, founder of Rotus.

 

 

 

Yes Mazda .. we own the American equvalent of the, "Fat Bastard!," http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/images/emoticons/lol.gif which is what the wider Caterham is nicknamed. http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/images/emoticons/smile5.gif

 

 

 

Rob Mitchell

 

solder_guy2007-01-11 15:41:00

[slngsht]

yeah, The nose could be a few inches shorter, and the gas tank area is not usually there in a typical seven. Those two alone would account for about a foot.

[KENLUDE97]

Stalker Clone With 442 chassis

 

 

 

Wheel base= 95"

 

Length= 133"

 

Rear tread & fender width= 70"

 

front tread & fender width = 70

 

Cockpit width (outside)= 46"

 

Roll bar height= 48"

 

 

 

I have drawn 99% if the car and these are the dimensions that i have came up with. But that is what its looking like.

[Birkin42]

The Birkin dimensions are near identical to the original Lotus.

 

Wheel base: 88"

 

Front track: 49" (53" with wide track option)

 

Rear track: 53"

 

Overall width: 64"

 

Overall length: 138" (I believe including spare tire)

 

Cockpit width outside: 40"

 

All dimensions are rounded.

 

 

 

This is an interesting photo showing how small a Birkin is compared to more typical cars and trucks on the road.

 

http://www.usa7s.com/forum/uploads/20070112_063319_IMG_1700.jpg

[andrew7]

Thanks All,

 

I was concerned my car was out of proportion with most sevens, kind of square and froggish looking and not small,long and sleek. The numbers I see suggest I'm not too far off. The Birkin photo is a great comparison. I am always reminded how small I am when I'm driving in town and at a red light I can read peoples tire specifications. http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/images/emoticons/lol.gif

[Mike Rohaley]

http://www.usa7s.com/forum/uploads/20070112_190905_Dublin_car_show.jpg                                                                Your picture reminded me of one I took last spring in Dublin Ohio. I could use his trunk (boot) as a garage!

[Al N.]

From my Caterham manual (which, of course, had the tire pressures I had asked about here)

 

 

 

cockpit ID width 36.6"

 

wheelbase   88.5"

 

width 62"

 

height 39" (hood down)

 

OAL 122" (no spare)

[BusaLoco]

Deman Motorsport (Busa) SR7

 

Specs:

 

Length:       123.0"

 

Width:        68.5"

 

Wheelbase:     91.0"

 

Cockpit Width: 17.5"(The other side is for the passenger)

 

Max. Height:   42.0"

 

Wheels:        17.0"

 

Tires:        225/40/17

 

Weight:       985.0 lbs.

 

Suspension: Independant and Adjustable (front and rear)

 

Max Power: 180 HP @ 9800 rpm

 

Max Torque: 138 NM @ 7000 rpm

 

Transmission: 6 speed sequential

 

Reverse:      PUSH!

 

Final Drive: 3.08 LS/Aluminum Housed

 

Brakes (disks) : Wilwood (Front)

 

                        Tbird (rear)

 

Fuel Capacity: 8 Gallons (Jazz Sponge)

 

Steering: rack and pinion

 

Steering Wheel: Itsy Bitsy Momo (Removable)

 

 

 

0 - 60 mph ... 3.48 secs. (Zoom Zoom!)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

http://www.usa7s.com/forum/uploads/20070113_135454_Our_Beloved_Bus.jpgBusaLoco2007-01-13 14:35:32