History

This Team Lotus ’64 Ford Lotus Cortina, BJH 417B, was driven by legendary F1 champion Jim Clark.

Launched in 1963, the Lotus Cortina featured the Lotus Elan's Ford-based, DOHC, 1.6-litre engine in the two-door Cortina bodyshell.  The Lotus Cortina dominated saloon racing's 2-litre class, often challenging for outright honours.  Team Lotus works cars were driven by Jim Clark, Graham Hill, Peter Arundell, and Jackie Ickx.

In 1964, Clark secured the British Touring Car Championship crown, and the next year the squad took European, Belgian and New Zealand titles, too.  The Ford Lotus Cortina also scored victories on the British RAC and Greek Acropolis rallies.

This car fetched a world record £136,800 at auction in 2007.

The Scalextric model

The Lotus Cortina is a welcome introduction to the Scalextric range.  The car driven by Jim Clark is perhaps the most iconic and is the first livery option.
This car is the first Classic car to have the Digital Plug Ready system for quick upgrade to Scalextric Digital with the C8515 Easyfit digital chip.

This superbly detailed car features working lights front and rear, Magnatraction™ and a super fast in-line FF motor.

• Digitalise your car in less than 60 seconds using the Scalextric Easyfit Digital Plug
• Replace pick-ups in seconds
• Helps to hold the car on the track
• Bright rear lights - no batteries required!
• Super bright headlights - no batteries required!

Download the Ford Lotus Cortina Service Sheet 433 (813.94kb)

For Ages

7+

Configuration

Motor

Mabuchi FF; 18k rpm; Gear ratio 9:27

Chassis

Rear Mounted In-line Motor; Rear 2 wheel drive

Magnet

Rectangular 2.5 mm; Downforce 175gm

Overall length

132 mm

Wheelbase

78 mm

Axle/Hub width

45 mm Front; 45 mm Rear

Tyre diameter/width

18(ext), 11(int) x 7 mm Front; 18(ext), 11(int) x 7 mm Rear

Weights

Car 74 gm; Case 156gm

Scale

1/32

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