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Ford Lotus-Cortina

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 82.57 mm × 72.75 mm 3.25 in × 2.86 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.6 litre 1558 cc (95.075 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 9.50:1
Fuel system 2 We 40 DCOE18 carbs
Maximum power 106.5 PS (105.0 bhp) (78.3 kW) @ 5500 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph 13.60 s
0-100 mph 43.10 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 18.40 s
Standing km
Top speed 174 km/h (108 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 127.27 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 146.0 Nm (108 ft·lb) (14.9 kgm) @ 4000 rpm
bmep 1177.6 kPa (170.8 psi)
Specific torque 93.71 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Other
Bore / stroke ratio 1.13
Unitary capacity 389.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2508 mm
wheelbase 98.7 in
Length (milimeters) 4216 mm
Length (inches) 166 in
Width (milimeters) 1588 mm
Width (inches) 62.5 in
Height (milimeters) 1397 mm
Height (inches) 55 in
L:W ratio 1.68
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 825 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 1819 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres)
Fuel capacity (UK Ga)
Fuel capacity (US Gal)

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering recirculating ball
Turns lock-to-lock 3.000
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels 5.5J x 13
Brakes F/R Di/Dr
Brake ∅ 241 mm
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.90

General information

RAC rating 16.9
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1963 Ford Lotus-Cortina PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1963

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