Rotus Brochure

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[danwrotus7]

Mazda,

 

This site is fantastic! The brochure header brought back some memories. Then as I read it, the printed articles, I saw my fathers pen name, Rob St. Francis,

 

and just about brought tears to my eyes. Thanks for putting this together. Now my sister, her daughter, and our mother will know of this site too.

 

 

 

I've seen the pics of #14. It looks like a lot of potential there.

 

 

 

thanks for all your hard work!!!!

 

dan w.

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Mazda,

 

This site is fantastic! The brochure header brought back some memories. Then as I read it, the printed articles, I saw my fathers pen name, Rob St. Francis,

 

and just about brought tears to my eyes. Thanks for putting this together. Now my sister, her daughter, and our mother will know of this site too.

 

 

 

I've seen the pics of #14. It looks like a lot of potential there.

 

 

 

thanks for all your hard work!!!!

 

dan w.

 

 

 

Dan, thanks for the kind remarks.

 

 

 

I'm hoping to assemble everything I can find about our cars, since time is always against us.

 

 

 

If you have any ideas on improving the site, or anything to contribute regarding the cars, I'd really appreciate it.

 

 

 

Also, feel free to hang around the off topic section, which I hope will take off about the members' other interests, etc...

 

 

 

Also, you can subscribe to any particular topic, or forum section, so you're notified when a new message is posted.

 

 

 

-Mazda

[solder_guy]

Fascinating read! Thanks for scanning and posting all this great Rotus info!

 

 

 

Rob Mitchell, Atlanta, GA

 

 

[solder_guy]

I wonder if it is possible to get the original "Custer Toyota" decals to put on our cars after repainting?

 

 

 

Rob Mitchell, Atlanta, GA

 

 

[solder_guy]

I just figured out how to resize these images and print. Two of the pages of the build-up are out of order here.

 

 

 

Rob Mitchell, Atlanta, GA

 

 

[solder_guy]

From The Color Brochure: 1987.

 

ROTUS SEVEN

 

GETAWAY~ IN A REBORN LEGEND.

 

SPECIFICATIONS

 

DIMENSIONS

 

Wheelbase: 97.4 inches

 

Track Front/ Rear: 54.0/53.75 inches

 

Overall length: 144 inches

 

Overall width 66.0 inches

 

Height (to cowl): 31.25 inches

 

Height (to rollbar) 44.25 inches

 

Ground clearance 5.25 inches

 

Weight, dry 1237 lbs.

 

Fuel capacity including reserve 15.6 gallons

 

Tire size 185-70 x 14 standard

 

(195-60 x 14 optional)

 

 

 

CHASSIS

 

Frame 1" square, 1" round.

 

3/4" round #1010 steel

 

.065 wall tig welded

 

 

Body sides-hood-cowl: #3003 aluminum .050

 

Body bottom: #6061 T6 aluminum .050

 

Fenders and nose cone: Reinforced fiberglass

 

Pedal boxes, trans tunnel #6061 T6 aluminum .050

 

Paint: Purchasers choice

 

 

MECHANICAL

 

Engine (standard): 1800 c.c. "3T" Toyota "hemi" head

 

Engine (optional): inquire

 

Transmission: Toyota 5 speed manual

 

Rear axile, live Toyota Corolla/ Celica

 

Ring and pinion Ratio: 4:11/1

 

Drvie shaft: Modified Toyota

 

Front brakes Toyota Corona disc

 

Rear brakes: Toyota Corolla/Celica drum

 

Front spindles Toyota Corona

 

Radiator Toyota Celica

 

Starter/Alternator/Wiper: Toyota

 

Steering, rack and pinion Toyota (modified)

 

Electical system 12 Volt negative ground

 

 

 

ENGINE OPTIONS

 

This vehicle can be fitted with virtually any four cylinder engine as well as some straight and V-6's and some V-8's. Mazda rotarys and D.O.H.C. 6 cylinder Supra engines will also fit, and we are currently in the process of fitting a chassis with a 1983 Cadlilac 4.1 liter Aluminum Block V-8. The Buick-Olds-Pontiac aluminum V-8 (currently sold in the Triumph TR-8 and Rover) is also readily adaptable to the Rotus Sevens's sophisticated frame.

 

Rotus accomplished this adapatbility by enlarging the engine bay portion of the frame in a structurally sound manner. In addition, the steering shaft is located well beyond any areas of potential interference with cylinder heads or exhaust headers on the larger engines.

 

By utilizing components from the Toyota family of vehicles, Rotus has been able to assure owners of proven reliability and ready parts supply.

 

A Rotus Seven may very well prove to be the most trouble-free car you will ever own!

 

Front suspension features upper rocker arm design with inboard mounted, coil-over shocks. This is a first for a road car, but common on the quickest of international racing cars.

 

Radiator is from a Toyota Celica to provide more than enough cooling capacity for even the hottest weather or the worst traffic jams.

 

Engines vary from the Toyota 1600-2000 c.c. trin cam 4 cylinder (shown) through other Toyota T series units and the 6 cylinder Supra to dozens of other manufacturer's power plants of the 4 ,6, and 8 cylinder design.

 

Transmission are basically Toyota, combininb "bullet proof" reliability with excellent acceleration curves and fifth gear overdrive frugality. (Automatics optional)

 

Aircraft construction techniques throught. From the Rotus Seven's ultra sturdy tubular space frame, to its riveted, structural aluminum body panels assembled by trained aircraft technicians.

 

Roll bar made from 1 1/2 inch .120 wall steel tubing is standard equipment for your driving safety.

 

Rear suspension is by four trailing links (Toyota parts) with lateral location of the live axle (also Toyota) by a panhard rod.

 

Dual brake master cylinders complete with race proven "Tilton" balance bar for fore and aft brake bias adjustment.

 

Hydraulic clutch actuation for light and postiive engagement.

 

Pedals are fully adjustable for and aft as an assembly to suit variations in driver height and leg length.

 

Koni dual adjustable shock absorbers can adjust ride height as well as dampening stiffness to suit any d

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