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Ford Cortina Lotus



Tuner
Country GB
Year 1965
Engine BRM Lotus-Ford Cosworth ph2
Engine Type L4
Cams 2
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression
Bore 83.500
Stroke 72.750
Capacity (cc) 1594
Power (at revs) 150 HP/7800
Torque
Induction
Ignition
Fuel system 2 twin Weber 40DCOE
Chassis type
Body type 2-door saloon
Designer
Front suspension "coil, MacPherson"
Rear suspension "leaf spring, rigid axle"
Shock absorbers
Engine position front
Wheelbase (mm)
Front track (mm)
Rear track (mm)
Weight (kg)
Drive rear
Number of gears 4
Gearbox
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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