Forgotten Secrets of the Lotus Cortina MK I That Will Flip Your Understanding of Classic Cars!
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- Опубликовано: 31 май 2024
- The 1966 Lotus Cortina MK I, officially known as the Ford Cortina Lotus, is one of the iconic cars of the 1960s that combined Ford's mass-market capabilities with Lotus's racing technology. This collaboration began when Colin Chapman, founder of Lotus, decided to enhance the Ford Cortina sedan by creating a high-performance car capable of competing in motorsports.Development and SpecificationsThe Lotus Cortina was developed in 1963 with the aim of enhancing the performance of the standard Ford Cortina model. It utilized a 1.6-liter Kent engine significantly modified with a Lotus Twin Cam head, boosting its output to 105 horsepower.Design and Unique FeaturesThe Lotus Cortina MK I is easily recognized by its distinctive design: a white body with green stripes running along the sides, which became a classic hallmark of the model. The car also featured several chassis enhancements, including a modified suspension and strengthened brakes. The interior was modest, reflecting the car's sports orientation.Racing and AchievementsThe Lotus Cortina proved to be effective in races, gaining popularity among enthusiasts and professional racers alike. It participated successfully in various championships, including the British Touring Car Championship and rallying. A notable highlight was its performance in the 1964 "Boac 500" race, where two Lotus Cortinas took the first two places.LegacyThe Lotus Cortina MK I became iconic due to its racing success and unique design. It remains one of the most sought-after classic cars among collectors and automotive history enthusiasts. Production continued until 1966, followed by the Lotus Cortina MK II, which also enjoyed success but with a different style and technical implementation.The Lotus Cortina MK I epitomizes an era when cars were built with a focus on performance and handling and continues to be a symbol of racing achievements and engineering excellence.
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I don't know if the commentary was AI generated but some of it grates. Of course early MK1 Lotus Cortinas had coil spring rear suspension with an A frame. Plus many areas of weight saving which were not mentioned at all.
Mk 1 as in Mark 1, not MKI. thanks
MK I as in the letter "i"? FFS!
Also, from the video description: "...and equipping it with Henry Ford's twin camshafts..." It wasn't Henry Ford's camsafts. Henry Ford had been dead for 15 years when the Lotus Twin Cam was designed. The whole twin cam head was, of course, Lotus' design.
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Actually it was a chap named Harry munn who designed it...
@@feydespiel. Harry Mundy. He was engaged by Lotus. It was Chapman's project.
When Harry Mundy agreed to design the twin cam Lotus engine, he was offered either £1000 or £1 per engine built. He took the £1k up front. They built something like 26k engines....
@@pashakdescilly7517 Ok.
Interesting presentation. If you had 105hp you were good for racing in those fine days. If you have 105 hp today you are not very good for normal roads. As for the super cars, no one could imagine where their horsepower and speed would reach. We got away, I'd say.
The race version had about 140bhp to begin with..later on..with TECALMET JACKSON mechanical fuel injection that rose to around 170+bhp...
AI voiced junk. Load of wiki quote junk. Waste of time
AI sucks. Down voted.
Em, Kay, Eye?
WTF???
You obviously have no idea what you're reading about.