DSK 7 TURBO

The DSK 7 is closest in appearance to the S3 version of the Lotus 7. The foundation of this modern 7 is an all-new DSK chassis. Larger or heavier-gauge tubing is used in most areas, along with additional bracing and traingulation where necessary. The individual tubes are hand-fitted and assembled by low-temperature brazing. The floor is a riveted-in-place aluminum sheet. A tray for a battery and a fuel cell is located behind the passenger compartment. The classic flowing fenders are in fiberglass. DSK adds its own front and rear suspension components to this chassis. The brakes are the original Triumph non-vented discs in front and Ford drums in the rear but DSK fits a racing-style, dual-master-cylinder, adjustable-balance-bar arrangement for precise braking adjustments. Fiat-Pirelli 205/60 R-13 P6 tires on six-inch-wide aluminum wheels put the various tractive forces to the ground. The article includes specifications and C/D tests results.

• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/oclc/4814147
• Corporate Authors:

  Ziff Davis Publishing Company

  1 Park Avenue
  New York, NY  United States  10016
• Authors:
  • Csere, C
• Publication Date: 1982-5

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: 4 p.
• Serial:
  • Car and Driver
  • Volume: 27
  • Issue Number: 11
  • Publisher: Ziff-Davis Publishing Company
  • ISSN: 0008-6002

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Automobiles; Design; Performance; Performance based specifications; Performance tests; Specifications; Sports cars
• Old TRIS Terms: Car kits; Sport cars
• Subject Areas: Design; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00367285
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: HS-033 057
• Files: HSL, USDOT
• Created Date: Aug 30 1982 12:00AM