Lincoln Continental 1968 - 1971, Sedan, Convertible, Coupe

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Basic Information

Brand Lincoln
Model Continental
Class Представницький
Production Start 1968
Production End 1971

Characteristics Lincoln Continental 3 generation

Bodywork

Back track width 1549 mm
Body type Sedan
Clearance 190 mm
Curb weight 2410 kg
Front track width 1549 mm
Height 1440 mm
Length 5771 mm
Number of seater 5
Wheelbase 3327 mm
Width 2040 mm

Engine

Boost type none
Capacity 7044 cm3
Compression ratio 10
Cylinder bore 109.2 mm
Cylinder layout V-type
Engine code MEL 430
Engine model Ford MEL-series V-8 430
Engine placement Front, longitudinal
Engine power 319 hp
Engine type Gasoline
Injection type carburetor
Max power (kW) 235 kW
Max power at RPM 4100 RPM
Maximum torque 631 N*m
Number of cylinders 8
Stroke cycle 94.0 mm
Timing belt OHV
Turnover of maximum torque 2200 RPM
Valves per cylinder 2

Gearbox and handling

Drive wheels Rear wheel drive
Gearbox type Automatic
Number of gear 3

Operating characteristics

Acceleration (0-100 km/h) 9.6 s
Fuel 76
Fuel tank capacity 85 l
Max speed 201 km/h

Suspension and brakes

Back suspension Dependent, spring
Front brakes drum
Front suspension Dependent, spring
Rear brakes drum

General information

Car class F
Country USA
Number of doors 4
Steering wheel position Left

Available engines

2
engines
3
modifications

Petrol

3 variants
7.0 L, 319 hp, petrol, automatic, rear-wheel drive
Engine: Ford MEL-series V-8 430 Body: Sedan, Cabriolet, Coupe
7.0 AT (319 hp)
1959 – 1960
7.0 AT RWD (319 hp)
1959 – 1960
7.0 L, 355 hp, petrol, automatic, rear-wheel drive
Engine: Ford MEL-series V-8 430 Body: Sedan
7.0 AT (355 hp)
1959 – 1960
7.5 L, 370 hp, petrol, automatic, rear-wheel drive
Engine: Ford 385-series Body: Coupe
7.5 AT RWD (370 hp)
1968 – 1971