Lotus Cortina 1962-64 (pre-airflow)
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Lotus Cortina 1962-64 (pre-airflow) Specifications
Engine
4 cylinder in-line,
Twin overhead cam
Crankshaft bearings: 5
Displacement: 1,558cc
Bore: 82.6mm
Stroke: 72.6mm
Compression ratio: 9.5:1
Valves: 8, overhead Carburettors: two, twin choke Weber
Power output: 105bhp at 5,500rpm

Performance
Maximum speed: 107mph
Acceleration: 0-60 mph 9.9secs
Overall fuel consumption: 21mpg

Transmission
4-speed manual,
all syncromesh
Rear wheel drive

Construction
Pressed steel monocoque
Aluminium doors, bonnet
and boot lid

Brakes
Hydraulic, Front: discs Rear: drum

Steering
Recirculating ball

Suspension
Front: Independent MacPherson strut,
anti roll bar
Rear: Coil, live axle with
A-frame (Lotus version up to July 1964)

Wheels
4 stud, 13in, pressed steel

Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 98.4in
Track front: 51.6in
Track rear: 50.2in
Overall length: 168in
Overall width: 62.5in
Overall height: 53.9in
Kerb weight: 17.23cwt
Fuel tank: 8 gals

Production
Sept 1963 - Sept 1966
Total production of all
Mk l's : 3,301