| Ford cars: |
| Model + features |
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Other info |
| Escort Mk 1. |
.Kent 1100, 1300, 1300GT. Also Lotus twin cam, but these are
collector's items.
Solid
rear axel. The Locost was designed for this (and the MKII).
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| Escort
Mk 2 |
.Kent
1100, 1300, 1600, also Pinto in RS2000. Some twin cam versions around
(BDA) but these are collector's items. Solid rear axel as MKI. The
Locost was designed for this car. |
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| Cortina |
.MK
I Cortina/Anglia engine (not crossflow) plus Lotus twin cam.
MKII
Kent Engine 1300/1600.
MKIII,
MKIV, MKV all used Pinto engines in 1300/1600/2000 sizes.
Solid
rear axel
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| Capri |
.Three
MKs with different generations of engines according to age. Kent
1300/1600, Pinto 1600, 2000, V6 Essex, V6 Cologne
Solid
rear axel
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| Sierra |
.Rear
wheel drive "Jelly-Mould" replacement for the Cortina. Early ones had
Pinto engines. The car was also available with the V6 Cologne engine
and twin cam Zetec units. |
.Disadvantage for the Locost is taht the Sierra featured
independent rear suspension. This could be made to work, however. See
Locost car club site. |
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| Bike
engines |
various
light, air and water cooled, DOHC, 4 valve engines up to 1300cc. Up to
six speed sequential gearboxes.
Also
some engines designed for shaft drive. BMW R (boxers) and K (brick)
motors.
Also
2 strokes!
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Drive
train problems (small clutch, no reverse gear!). Really needs a light
car. |
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| American
V8s (~5/6LITRES) |
Several
big engines available with alloy blocks. |
Very
thirsty |
Mustangs,
Cameros, Firebirds, etc. |
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