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Ford Lotus Cortina
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1963 - 1970 |
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Engine: |
4 cyl. |
Capacity: |
1558 cc |
Power: |
105-109 bhp |
Transmission: |
4 spd. man |
Top Speed: |
168-172 km/h |
Number
Built: |
3,301/4,032 |
Collectability: |
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When Colin Chapman and Ford collaborated to develop
a race and rally winner - the end result was the Lotus
Cortina.
From Ford came the basic two door Cortina shell and front
suspension, where Lotus installed its own 105 bhp twin-cam
engine, close ratio 4-speed gearbox and rear suspension.
The car sat lower, had front disc brakes and was shod
with wider wheels. The choice of colors was limited -
all were in a basic cream with green stripe and black
grille.
More options became available with the Mk. II but this
was primarily because the Mk. II was built on the Ford
production lines - later the Cortina was to even loose
the Lotus badges. Production ceased in 1970.
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