Ford Cortina Mk3 GLX 2000 2dr 1970-76
See specifications below illustration
Page 149A
Ford Cortina Mk3 GLX 2000 2dr 1970-76 specifications
Engine
4 cylinder in-line, OHC
8 overhead valves
Displacement: 1,993cc
Bore: 90.8mm
Stroke: 76.95mm
Compression ratio: 9.2 to 1
Valves: 2 per cylinder
Carburettors: one
Power output: 98bhp at 5,700rpm

Performance
Maximum speed: 105mph
0-60mph: 10.6secs
Overall fuel consumption:
24.1mpg

Transmission
4-speed manual, all syncromesh, Automatic option
Rear wheel drive

Construction
Pressed steel monocoque

Brakes
Hydraulic, Front: disc
Rear: drum
Steering
Rack & pinion

Suspension
Front: Coil, independent MacPherson strut,
anti roll bar
Rear: Semi-elliptic leaf springs

Wheels
4 stud, 13in, pressed steel

Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 101.5in
Track front: 56in
Track front: 56in
Overall length: 167.7in
Overall width: 67in
Overall height: 52in
Ground clearance: 7in
Kerb weight: 2,346 lbs
Fuel tank: 11.9 Imp gals

Cortina MkIII Production
Aug 1970 -July 1976
Total production of all
MkIII variants: 1,126,559