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Ford Lotus-Cortina

(1963 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)FordIssued from1963
ModelLotus-CortinaIssued until
SerieLotus-CortinaNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerFord Motor CompanyCountryUS,AR,AU,BR,DE,FR,UK

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typesedan (saloon)Number of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
  Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4216 mm / 166.0 in / 166.0 inGround clearance
Width1588 mm / 62.5 in / 62.5 inLength/wheelbase ratio1.68
Height1397 mm / 55.0 in / 55.0 inTotal (curb) weight825 kg / 1819 lb / 1819 lb
Wheelbase2508 mm / 98.7 in / 98.7 inDry weight
Track front1308 mm / 51.5 in / 51.5 inWeight distribution (front)
Track rear1290 mm / 50.8 in / 50.8 inFuel capacity

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficientFrontal Area
Cx  

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) Total number of valves8
Engine ManufacturerFordValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore82.6 mm / 3.25 in / 3.25 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke72.8 mm / 2.86 in / 2.86 in
Fuel supplyBore/Stroke ratio1.13
Engine Main bearingsEngine displacement1558 cm3 / 95.1 cu in / 95.1 cu in
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Unitary capacity389.50 cm3/cylinder / 23.769 cu in/cylinder / 23.769 cu in/cylinder
SumpwetCompression ratio9.5 : 1
AspirationnaturalMax. output power78.3 kW / 106.5 hp / 106.5 hp at 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMax. torque146.0 Nm / 107.7 lbft / 107.7 lbft at 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm
IntercoolernoneMaximum rpm
CoolantotherMax. net output77.2 kW / 105.0 bhp / 105.0 bhp
Catalytic converternoSpecific output67.4 kW/l / 1.502 bhp/cu in / 1.502 bhp/cu in
  Specific torque93.71 Nm/l / 0.820 lbft/cu in / 0.820 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears4
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio1.00
  Final gear (drive) ratio3.90

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed174 km/h / 108 mph / 108 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)13.60 s / 13.60 s / 13.60 sPower-to-weight ratio127.27 kW/ton / 173.04 bhp/ton / 173.04 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)43.10 s / 43.10 s / 43.10 sFuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
0-Quarter-mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
0-Kilometer time CO2 emissions

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
Steeringrecirculating ball  
Turns lock-to-lock3.00Turning circle
Suspension frontI.CS.MS.Suspension rearLA.CS.RA.
Wheels front5.5J x 13Wheels rear5.5J x 13
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontdiscBrakes reardrum
Brake diameter front241 mm / 9.5 in / 9.5 inBrake diameter rear229 mm / 9.0 in / 9.0 in
Braked area  

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