Editing Lotus Seven (section)

====Suspension====
In the original Seven, the front lower [[A-arm]] (or "wishbone") of the [[double wishbone]] [[Suspension (vehicle)|suspension]] is traditional, but for the purpose of reducing weight, the upper suspension integrated an anti-roll (anti-sway) bar into a horizontal suspension arm. This approach formed a pseudo-wishbone which was semi-independent in nature. This approach worked well with early cross-ply tyres, but with later radials, the configuration seriously affected its adjustability.{{Citation needed|date=February 2007}}

For the rear suspension, Lotus originally used a [[live axle]] (or [[solid axle]]). This approach was very cost-effective since most production saloon cars up to the 1980s used these components. A mixture of Ford, [[Standard-Triumph|Standard Motor Company]]<ref> Lotus Seven Owner's manual</ref> and Austin components was used. One disadvantage of live axles is higher [[unsprung weight]], affecting handling and ride on rough surfaces.