Editing Lotus Seven (section)

====Aerodynamics====
In general, cars with non-optimised [[aerodynamic]]s tend to be free of adverse aerodynamic effects on handling, but the front wheel arches, of all but the Series I, cause lift at high speeds. Like the good straight-line performance, the car's nimble handling is limited in the speed range, and this is not usually important in a car intended for public roads.

While the car's frontal area is small, the Lotus Seven has a [[drag coefficient]] (<math>\scriptstyle C_\mathrm d\,</math>) among the highest of any known production car - ranging from 0.65 to 0.75, depending on the bodywork.{{citation needed|date=February 2017}}

Additionally, the clamshell front [[Fender (vehicle)|wings]] develop lift.  This is accentuated by the slight natural lift caused by rotating wheels. Consequently, Sevens have exhibited understeer at high speeds.