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Mk 2 - 1966–1970

The engines were the same as the Mk I pre-crossflow in the first year, then they were changed to a crossflow which made they more efficient. This means they now came out in 1.3L and 1.6L, the Lotus version still had its own twincam engine. One of the popular and well known models was the 1600E which held the 1.6L engine.

2/4-door saloons were availavle and also a 4 door estate. Trims were base, Deluxe, Super, GT, 1600E.

The 1600E had all the nice sporty extras which were appealing to people, eg, lowered suspension from the Lotus, a high tune GT 1600 Kent engine and luxury trim. Also bucket seats, sports steering wheel and a different instrument cluster featuring things like a tacho which were not included in some other models, a vinyl roof and rolled on Rostyle wheels.

Mk 1 - 1962-1966

The Mk I is one of the more popular Cortina’s these days, of which the popular/well known models were the Lotus and GT. They came off the production line with either 1.2 L and 1.5 L engines in 2 and 4-door saloon and 4-door estate forms. Trims available were base (standard), deluxe, super and GT although they werent all available on all body styles.

The engines which powered these little beasts were 4 cylinder pushrod engines, theses engines are known as the “pre-crossflow”, as intake and exhaust were both on the same side. The most notable engine which came out in these, was the 1.5L which was used in the GT Cortina, which produced a humble 78bhp. This engine was worked from factory with, a mild camshaft profile, larger port head, extractors and a double barrel weber carb.

Lotus Cortina’s all came out as 2 door saloons painted white with a green stripe painted either side, they also ran a twincam 1.6L engine which was based on the crossflow engine and made by lotus.

I’ve always had a soft spot for the S13 Silvia and would just like to share a pic I like of one which I found on speedhunters.com. Check out heaps more cars like this on their site.

This is a site I have been a member of for around 3 years and post regularly on. The site consists of some forums and a big group of dudes (and a few girls) who are into their oldschool cars. The site isnt aimed at any one make or model of car, but just on the whole anything that is old! Most members have project threads of their cars for the rest of us to admire and discuss. An example of the selection of cars are Escort’s, Corolla’s, Gemini’s, Lancer’s and cars less commonly choosen for projects such as Fiat’s, Alfa Romeo’s, Humber’s. Members often gather every so often to check out each others cars and there is a big yearly meet and trackday which goes off.  I personally found the site while looking for information on my Ford Cortina. Don’t know why i’ve written this much about the site best you just check it out for youself! oldschool.co.nz