Editing Lotus Seven (section)

==={{anchor|S2|Series II|Series 2}}Series 2===
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Second generation
| production = 1960–1968
| engine = {{convert|1340|cc|L|1|abbr=on}} [[Straight-four engine|I4]]
| image = 1965 Lotus Seven S2.jpg
| caption = 1965 Lotus Seven
}}
The Lotus Seven S2 followed in June 1960 and was supplemented by the Lotus Super Seven S2 from 1961.<ref name=Sedgwick>Michael Sedgwick & Mark Gillies, A-Z of Cars 1945–1970, page 117</ref> These were slightly more road-oriented than the Series 1, and received a somewhat simpler chassis. The Series 1's aluminium nosecone was changed to a fibreglass unit. Cycle fenders were originally standard, with clamshell units standard fitment on the 1500, Super Seven, and America or available as an option.<ref name=7regS2>{{cite web | url = http://www.lotus7register.co.uk/ser2page.htm | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20191219121338/http://www.lotus7register.co.uk/ser2page.htm | archive-date = 2019-12-19 | title = Series Two Page: Original Specifications | work = Lotus Seven Register }}</ref>

While the 1172&nbsp;cc Sidevalve unit remained available until 1962, the series 2 typically used [[Ford Kent engine]]s of 1,340 or 1,499&nbsp;cc from the [[Ford Consul Classic]]. These were also available with [[Cosworth]] modifications; the Cosworth 1,340 cc "Super Seven" delivered {{convert|85|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} and the later "Super Seven 1500" {{convert|105|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}}.<ref name=Sedgwick /> Some Series 2 Sevens built during 1968 (oftentimes referred to as "Series {{fraction|2|1|2}}") were fitted with the later [[Ford Kent engine|crossflow Kent engine]] of 1,599 cc.<ref name=7regS2/>

The series II had problems with its [[Standard Motor Company|Standard]] Companion [[station wagon|estate car]] rear axle and differential, unable to cope with the high power and cornering forces of the Seven. This was later solved on the Series III by installing a [[Ford Cortina]] rear end. Production of the Series 2 ended in August 1968, after 1310 examples had been built.<ref name=7regS2/>

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