Lotus Cortina 1962-64 (pre-airflow) See specifications below illustration Page 048A |
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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 |
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 |