| Lotus Cortina Mk1 (1963-1966) |
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Country
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UK
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Top Speed (mph)
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108
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0-60 mph
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9.2-13.6 (depending on source)
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1/4 mile
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18.4
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BHP
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105 @5500rpm
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Torque lbft
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108 @4000rpm
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Engine capacity CC/CU
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1558/95
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Engine type
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Straight 4 Carburettor
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Aspiration
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Normal
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Compression Ratio
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9.5:1
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Valve Type/No
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Twin Cam 8
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Transmission (manual/auto)
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Manual
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No of speeds
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4
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Wheels driven
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RWD
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Brakes F/R
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Disc/Drum
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No. of Seats
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4/5
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Length (in)
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168.3
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Width (in)
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62.5
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Height (in)
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53.7
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Kerb Weight (lbs)
|
1995
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| Additional Info: The Mk1 ran from 1963-1966. A lot of development went into producing the Twin Cam Lotus engine, which subsequently was used for motorsport and became quite popular. The Cortina used a number of materials to make it a lightweight performance GT saloon. The 0-60 times are irrelevant as much of the cars ability was in it’s handling and it’s competitiveness on the track. |
| Lotus Cortina Mk2 (1966-1970) |
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Country
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UK
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Top Speed (mph)
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104
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0-60 mph
|
9.8-11 (depending on source)
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1/4 mile
|
18.2
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BHP
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110 @6000rpm
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Torque lbft
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107 @4500rpm
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BHP per ton
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121
|
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Engine capacity CC/CU
|
1558/95
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Engine type
|
Straight 4 Carburettor
|
|
Aspiration
|
Normal
|
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Compression Ratio
|
9.5:1
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Valve Type/No
|
Twin Cam 8
|
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Transmission (manual/auto)
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Manual
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No of speeds
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4
|
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Wheels driven
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RWD
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Brakes F/R
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Disc/Drum
|
|
No. of Seats
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4/5
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Length (in)
|
168
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Width (in)
|
65.5
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Height (in)
|
55
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Kerb Weight (lbs)
|
1995
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| Additional Info: The Mk2 ran from 1966-1970. |
