1966 Ford Lotus-Cortina specifications

1966 Ford Lotus-Cortina data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2490 mm 98 inches
Track/tread (front) 1372 mm 54 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1334 mm 52.5 inches
Length 4267 mm 168 inches
Width 1664 mm 65.5 inches
Height 1397 mm 55 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.71
Kerb weight 905 kg 1995 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 45.5 litres 10 [12] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Ford
Engine code 3020 E
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.6 litre
1558 cc
(95.075 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 82.57 × 72.75 mm
3.25 × 2.86 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.13
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output 112 PS (110 bhp) (82 kW)
at 6000 rpm
maximum torque 145 Nm (107 ft·lb) (14.8 kgm)
at 4500 rpm
Specific output 52.6 kW/litre
71.6 ps/litre
70.6 bhp/litre
1.16 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 93.07 Nm/litre
1.12 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 9.5:1
Fuel system 2 Weber 40 DCOE 31 carburettors
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1169.5 kPa (169.6 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 389.5 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-60mph 11 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 18.2 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 167 km/h (104 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
123.24 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 PS/kg
90.64 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 kW/kg
121.55 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
11.03 kg/kW
18.43 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 9.10 m
Front suspension I.CS.MS.
Rear suspension LA.SE.RA.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Di/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.77
general
Carfolio.com ID66385
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 16.9
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1966 Ford Lotus-Cortina added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.
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