Lotus Seven 0–60 Times
The Lotus Seven 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 1 recorded performance test sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Road & Track and more.
The fastest tested Lotus Seven is the 1961 Lotus Seven Series II Roadster, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 14.30 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 19.20 seconds at 67.0 mph, according to Road & Track.
The slowest tested Lotus Seven is the 1961 Lotus Seven Series II Roadster, which took 14.30 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 19.20 seconds at 67.0 mph, according to Road & Track.
Out of all the Lotus Seven tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 14.30 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 19.20 seconds at 67.00 mph.
Fastest 0–60
14.30sec
1961 Series II Roadster · stock
Average 0–60
14.30sec
Across 1 run
Avg ¼ Mile
19.20sec
@ 67.0 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
14.30sec
1961 Series II
Across 1 verified run, the Lotus Seven ranges from 14.30 to 14.30 seconds 0–60, with a 14.30-second average.
The Lotus Seven is ranked in these lists
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Lotus Seven 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
1 test · 1 year
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1961 Lotus Seven
1 verified run
Avg 0–60
14.30
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
19.20
sec
Recorded Tests
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#01
1961 Lotus Seven Series II Roadster
14.30sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
19.20s
¼ mi @ 67.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 14.30 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 19.20 sec
- Trap Speed
- 67.0 mph
- Engine
- 0.95L I-4
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 4M
- Horsepower
- 40 hp
- Torque
- 52 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 1,100 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 27.5 lbs/hp
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Roadster
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Road & Track
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 1
How we verify Lotus Seven performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Lotus Seven trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Lotus Seven performance FAQs
6 questions
The quickest Lotus Seven on record is the 1961 Lotus Seven Series II Roadster, which runs 0–60 mph in 14.30 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 19.20 seconds at 67.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Lotus Seven is the 1961 Lotus Seven Series II Roadster, which takes 14.30 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 19.20 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 1 verified run, a Lotus Seven reaches 60 mph in 14.30 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 19.20 seconds at roughly 67.0 mph.
We have verified test data for 1 model year. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Road & Track. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.
Sources
Road & Track
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Lotus Seven can do, not a single marketing claim.
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