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Ford Cortina Lotus



Tuner
Country GB
Year 1964
Engine Lotus-Ford Cosw.mk XV
Engine Type L4
Cams 2
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression "12,0"
Bore 82.550
Stroke 72.750
Capacity (cc) 1558
Power (at revs) 145 HP/7400
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 "5,5 x 13"
Rear rims 6 x 13
Tyres Dunlop R7
Front tyres 185/70-13
Rear tyres 185/70-13
Maximum speed (kph) 220

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