Lincoln Premiere 1955 - 1960, Sedan, Coupe

Lincoln Premiere 1 generation

Detailed description of this generation will be added soon

Basic Information

Brand Lincoln
Model Premiere
Production Start 1955
Production End 1960

Characteristics Lincoln Premiere 1 generation

Bodywork

Body type Sedan
Height 1524 mm
Length 5664 mm
Number of seater 5
Wheelbase 3200 mm
Width 2029 mm

Engine

Boost type none
Capacity 6000 cm3
Compression ratio 9
Cylinder bore 101.6 mm
Cylinder layout V-type
Engine code 368
Engine placement Front, longitudinal
Engine power 285 hp
Engine type Gasoline
Injection type carburetor
Max power (kW) 210 kW
Max power at RPM 210 RPM
Number of cylinders 8
Stroke cycle 92.9 mm
Timing belt OHV
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) 11.1 s
Max speed 181 km/h

Suspension and brakes

Front brakes drum
Front suspension Independent, Torsion

General information

Country USA
Number of doors 4
Steering wheel position Left

Available engines

2
engines
2
modifications

Petrol

2 variants
6.0 L, 285 hp, petrol, automatic, rear-wheel drive
Engine: 368 Body: Sedan, Coupe-Hardtop
6.0 AT (285 hp)
1955 – 1960
7.0 L, 375 hp, petrol, automatic, rear-wheel drive
Engine: MEL 430 Body: Sedan, Coupe-Hardtop
7.0 AT (375 hp)
1955 – 1960