Ford Cortina Mk2 1600E Series2 1968-70
See specifications below illustration. Series I version
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Ford Cortina Mk2 1600GT Series I & II 1966-70 Specifications
Engine
4 cylinder in-line, OHV
Crankshaft bearings: 5
Displacement: 1,599cc
Bore: 80.98mm
Stroke: 77.62mm
Compression ratio: 9.0 to1
Valves: 2 per cylinder
Carburettors: one
Power output: 88bhp at 5,400rpm

Performance
Maximum speed: 100mph
Acceleration: 0-60 mph 13.1secs
Overall fuel consumption:
26.4mpg
Transmission
4-speed manual,
all syncromesh
Rear wheel drive

Construction
Pressed steel monocoque

Brakes
Hydraulic, Front: discs Rear: drum

Steering
Rack and pinion

Suspension
Front: Independent MacPherson strut,
anti roll bar
Rear: Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Wheels
4 stud, 13in, pressed steel(std.)
Rostyle

Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 98in
Track front: 52.5in
Track front: 51in
Overall length: 168in
Overall width: 65in
Overall height: 56.5in
Kerb weight: 2,154lbs
Fuel tank: 10 Imp gals

Production
Sept 1966 - Sept 1970
Total production of all
Mk ll variants: 1,027,869