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1963 - Ford - Lotus-Cortina

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1. Lotus-Cortina 1966
2. Lotus-Cortina 1963
General Information
Make Ford
Model Lotus-Cortina
Production Year 1963
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2508 mm     (98,7 in)
Front Track 1308 mm     (51,5 in)
Rear Track 1290 mm     (50,8 in)
Length 4216 mm     (166 in)
Width 1588 mm     (62,5 in)
Height 1397 mm     (55 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,68
Weight 825 kg     (1817,2 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Ford
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type
Engine Type DOHC
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-4
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 8 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 1558 cc     (95,08 cu in)
Bore 82,57 mm     (3,25 in)
Stroke 72,75 mm     (2,86 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,13
Unitary Capacity 389,5 cc/cylinder    (23,77 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 9,5 : 1
Fuel System Type 2 We 40 DCOE18 carbs
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 105 HP     (78,3 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5500 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 146 N.m     (107,7 lb.ft ,  14,9 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 4000 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 135,9 N.m    (5500 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 127,3 HP/ton    (94,9 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 67,4 HP/litre    (50,3 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph 13,6 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h 43,1 s
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 18,4 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 174 km/h   (108,1 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,9 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type recirculating ball
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 3
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front) I.CS.MS.
Suspension (rear) LA.CS.RA.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Dr
Brake Disc Diameter (front) 241 mm
Brake Disc Diameter (rear) 229 mm
Wheels (front) 5.5J x 13
Wheels (rear) 5.5J x 13
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)