Goodbye 111r, hello Seven?

[nick_j007]

Hi all.

Let go of the 111r back in the spring and have been looking at some Sevens as it's a scratch I never have itched.

The 111r had 190 Bhp, but weighed a good deal more than a seven. What sort of hp would I need to look at to be sure that I'm getting at least as much oomph if not more in a seven please?

Have been look at the classified at around 10-12k mark and not sure what I should be looking at output wise.

Any thoughts I'd be grateful thanks.

Nick

[jfk01]

Quik calc is that a 111r is about 200/ton
Depends how heavy your 7 is ?

[otolith]

223 bhp/long ton
199 bhp/short ton
220 bhp/metric ton



First unit is the one you see used most often in magazines.

[kambites]

In my experience anything with over about 120bhp will feel at least as quick as the Elise below the legal limit. You'll probably want 150+ if you value top-end performance though, especially if you go for girly options like a windscreen.

[nick_j007]

Thank you guys.

Early days and nothing may come of it, but it's nice to look about.

Nick

[John D.]

I reckon you want 160bhp. Just to be sure.

[nick_j007]

John D. said:

I reckon you want 160bhp. Just to be sure.

Lol. Any advances?

[Thorburn]

nick_j007 said:

Lol. Any advances?

Yeah, man the fk up: http://www.evo.co.uk/carreviews/evocarreviews/2261...

[otolith]

John D. said:

I reckon you want 160bhp. Just to be sure.

<insert "nuke it from orbit" meme>

[chuntington101]

How about a 550-600bhp cossy turbo powered one? (speak to a guy called porkie on here)

or what about a 500bhp Hyabusa turboed one?

Chris.

[danwebster]

140hp in a lightweight 7 is plenty Nick, a mate of mine has one (he lives in bewdley actually) and i've driven it a few times. Its almost as quick as my honda powered S1.

I'm sure I could arrange a little outing for you if you want?

[nick_j007]

danwebster said:

140hp in a lightweight 7 is plenty Nick, a mate of mine has one (he lives in bewdley actually) and i've driven it a few times. Its almost as quick as my honda powered S1.

I'm sure I could arrange a little outing for you if you want?

Good to hear from you Dan and thank you for the thought

I'm holding off with looking at a few things such as actual cars, drives and my bank account until I know I'm going to pull that trigger.

Ah sod it, pm me his number

Edited by nick_j007 on Saturday 7th September 21:18

[nick_j007]

danwebster said:

140hp in a lightweight 7 is plenty Nick, a mate of mine has one (he lives in bewdley actually) and i've driven it a few times. Its almost as quick as my honda powered S1.

I'm sure I could arrange a little outing for you if you want?

Good to hear from you Dan and thank you for the thought

I'm holding off with looking at a few things such as actual cars, drives and my bank account until I know I'm going to pull that trigger.

Ah sod it, pm me his number

Edited by nick_j007 on Saturday 7th September 21:19

[framerateuk]

I have a 140bhp seven and up to around 90 it'll be at least as fast as a 190bhp Elise, and faster through the corners.

You loose a bit on the top end as it has the aerodynamics of a brick (unless you go aero!). 140 gives me about 269bhp/ton (without) the driver. You most definitely notice the extra weight of a passenger too, so if you're keen on being fast on trackdays with a passenger, you might want to look at 160bhp+.