Cortina MkV 16GL 1979-82
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Cortina MkV 16GL 1979-82 specifications
Engine: (TL 16L) 4 cylinder in-line, OHC
Displacement: 1,593cc
Bore & stroke: 87.65mm x 66mm
Compression ratio: 8.2 to 1
Carburation: petrol, single carburettor
Power output: 72bhp at 5,300rpm
Maximum speed: 95mph
0-60mph: 13.4secs
OFC: 24.1mp gal
Transmission: 4-speed manual, RWD
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
Wheelbase: 101.57in
Track front & rear: 56in
Overall length: 172.44in
Overall width: 66.93in
Overall height: 53.7in
Ground clearance: 7in
Kerb weight: 20.86cwt
Fuel tank: 11.9 Imp gals

Cortina MkIV Production
Aug 1979-1982
Total production of all
MkIV & V variants: 1,131,850