- 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:
- Fuel Tank:
- 10.0 gallons (45.5 liters)
- Turning Circle:
- 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
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- 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:
- 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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