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Ford Cortina Lotus (Lotus 28)



Tuner Superspeed
Country GB
Year 1963
Engine Lotus-Ford Cosw.mk XV
Engine Type L4
Cams 2
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression
Bore 82.550
Stroke 72.750
Capacity (cc) 1558
Power (at revs) 140 HP/6500
Torque
Induction
Ignition
Fuel system 2 twin Webers
Chassis type
Body type 2-door saloon
Designer
Front suspension "coil, MacPherson"
Rear suspension "coil, rigid axle"
Shock absorbers
Engine position front
Wheelbase (mm)
Front track (mm)
Rear track (mm)
Weight (kg) 800
Drive rear
Number of gears 4
Gearbox Hewland HG 400
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type drum
Front rims
Rear rims
Tyres
Front tyres
Rear tyres
Maximum speed (kph)

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