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Continental Mk II

Bodywork

type 4/5S FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 101.60 mm x 93.00 mm 4 in x 3.66 in
Cylinders V-8
Displace 6 litre 6032 cc (368.095 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 9.00:1
Fuel system
Maximum power 289 PS (285.0 bhp) (212.5 kW) @ 4600 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 130.2 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 544.0 Nm (401 ft·lb) (55.5 kgm) @ 2800 rpm
bmep 1133.3 kPa (164.4 psi)
Specific torque 90.19 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.09
Unitary capacity 754 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 3200 mm
wheelbase 126 in
Length (milimeters) 5550 mm
Length (inches) 218.5 in
Width (milimeters) 1970 mm
Width (inches) 77.6 in
Height (milimeters) 1422 mm
Height (inches) 56 in
L:W ratio 1.73
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 2189 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 4826 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres)
Fuel capacity (UK Ga)
Fuel capacity (US Gal)

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres 8.20-15
Wheels
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr-S
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 3A
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.07

General information

RAC rating 51.2
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1956 Continental Mk II PDF Manual
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Designer unknown
Year 1956

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