Ford Cortina-Lotus Mk.II Technical Specifications

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Ford Cortina Mk.II GT
Ford Color Codes A - L
Ford Color Codes A - L
Ford Color Codes M -Z
Ford Color Codes M -Z
  • Years of Manufacture: 1966 - 1970
  • Number Built: n/a
  • To Identify:
    • Three tiny Lotus badges on the tail and rear quarter panels
  • Body:
    • Unitary construction (Monocoque)
  • Exterior Dimensions:
    • Total Length: 168.0 inches (4267mm)
    • Total width: 64.9 inches (1648mm)
    • Height at kerb weight: 54.7 inches (1389mm)
    • Wheelbase: 98.0 inches (2489mm)
    • Front Track: 52.5 inches (1333mm)
    • Rear Track: 51.0 inches (1295mm)
  • Kerb Weight:
    • Laden: 2009 lb (912 kg)
  • Fuel Tank:
    • 10.0 gallons (45.5 liters)
  • Turning Circle:
    • 30.0 ft (9.14 metres)
  • Instruments:
    • Speedometer
    • Petrol gauge
    • Temp warning lamp
    • Oil pressure warning lamp
    • Handbrake warning lamp
    • High-beam warning lamp
    • Tachometer
    • Temp gauge
    • Oil gauge
    • Ammeter gauge
  • Transmission:
    • Manual, 4 Speed All Synchromesh
    • 1st: 2.97:1
    • 2nd: 2.01:1
    • 3rd: 1.40:1
    • 4th: 1.00:1
    • Reverse: 3.32:1
  • Clutch:
    • Borg and Beck diaphragm spring clutch
    • Clutch diameter: 8.00"
  • Rear Axle Ratio:
    • Semi-floating hypoid
    • 3.78:1
  • Lotus Modified Kent 1560cc Engine:
    • Capacity: 1560cc / 95.17ci
    • Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type, 4 cylinders, Twin Overhead Camshafts, OHV Cross-Flow Bowl-In-Piston featuring 5 main bearing crank-shaft, with integral weights dynamically balanced
    • Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline
    • Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder
    • Fuel System: Dual barrel Weber 40 DCOE downdraft type carburetor
    • Bore and Stroke: 3.25 x 2.87 inches (82.6 x 72.8mm)
    • Power: 109.5 bhp @ 6000 rpm
    • Torque: 106.5lb-ft (Nm) at 4500rpm
    • Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
  • Ignition and Electrical:
    • 12 volt 38 amp. hr.
    • Lucas C40 22 amp d.c.
  • Exhaust:
    • Single tailpipe
  • Suspension:
    • Front: Independent type, Macpherson strut, coil springs, telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar
    • Rear: Live axle, half-elliptic leaf springs, telescopic dampers, radius arms
  • Steering:
    • Burman high efficiency recirculating ball type, ratio 15.5:1
  • Brakes:
    • Make: Girling self adjusting front disc brakes, drums rear
    • Front: 9.62 inch (244mm) dia x 0.50" thick disc, swept area 189.5 sq. ins
    • Rear: Self adjusting, 9 inch (229mm) dia. x 1.75 inch (44mm) wide, swept area 98.9 sq. ins
  • Wheels:
    • 13" 5J Pressed steel disc wheels with safety rims
  • Tyres:
    • Make: Pirelli or Goodyear
    • Type: Cinturato or G800 radial-ply tubeless
    • Size: 165 x 13"
  • Equipment:
    • Headlamps: Lucas sealed beam 120/90 watt (total)
    • Reversing Lamp: Extra
    • Electric fuses: None
    • Wipers: Single speed, self parking
    • Washer: Standard, manual plunger
    • Heater: Standard, air blending type
    • Seat Belts: Standard (not inertia)
    • Interior Trim: PVC Seats and headlining
    • Floor Covering: Carpet
    • Windscreen: Zone toughened, laminated available as optional extra
    • Underbody protection: Phosphate treatment prior to painting

Also see:
Ford Cortina GT500
Ford Cortina Mark 2 GT
Ford Cortina Mark 2 Savage
Ford Cortina Mark 2 Specifications
Cortina Mk.II Model Lineup
Cortina Mk.II GT Review
Cortina Mk.II Brochure

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