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Rick Site Admin
Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22446 Location: UK
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Rootes75
Joined: 30 Apr 2013 Posts: 3814 Location: The Somerset Levels
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Very interesting, nice cars the Mk1's. _________________ Various Rootes Vehicles. |
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peter scott
Joined: 18 Dec 2007 Posts: 7118 Location: Edinburgh
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They had great performance and handling but somewhat eclipsed by most ordinary cars of today.
"Tipping the scales at just 826kg, the Lotus Cortina reached 60mph in 9.9 seconds, plus a top speed of 108mph."
Peter _________________ http://www.nostalgiatech.co.uk
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