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The New 2.3 Cortina
September 1977
Buying a car can involve you in a compromise. The standard of performance and refinement you would really like costs too much, or can only be found in a car several sizes too big. The new 2.3 Ford Cortina Ghia has a level of refinement and smooth performance normally only associated with more expensive cars. And like all Cortinas it's built to last.
What difference does the new 2.3 V6 engine make?
The compact new 2.3 litre V6 engine (also available in GL and
S models) has all the superior flexibility and smoothness of the six cylinder
format. Its 108bhp responds quickly and effortlessly to any demand on it so
driving is correspondingly very relaxed.
For example you can normally move into top gear at below 25mph and stay there
right up to and over 100mph. Because of its higher overall gearing the engine
speed is about 20% lower t 60mpohthan the 2 litre engine. Such a powerful and
smooth engine will rarely be fully stretched and is therefore quietness itself.
And, with acceleration figures of 0-60 in 10.0 and 30-50 in 7.8 seconds,
overtaking is achieved quickly and safely. You also enjoy a European standard
DIN consumption of 28mpg.
A gearbox with a pedigree
The new 2.3 litre Cortina Ghia has the famous and well tried Ford gearbox which o often sets the standard others are judged by. It's smooth and precise and almost impossible to catch napping. It's ratios match the power of the 2.3 litre engine to give impressive and continuous performance at all speeds with plenty to spare. It's good to know that the optional automatic transmission has the Ford pedigree. This gives smooth, effortless driving. And the 'kick down' and intermediate gear hold gives you the extra power that's so useful for safe overtaking.
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