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Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 101.60 mm × 101.60 mm 4 in × 4 in
Cylinders V-8 in 90.0° vee
Displace 6.6 litre 6590 cc (402.146 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction cast iron block & head
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 8.00:1
Fuel system 1 Fo 2150A 9510 D9VE-LB carb
Maximum power
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 175 km/h (109 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 75.28 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 814.2 kPa (118.1 psi)
Specific torque 64.8 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1
Unitary capacity 823.75 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 3230 mm
wheelbase 127.2 in
Length (milimeters) 5920 mm
Length (inches) 233.1 in
Width (milimeters) 2030 mm
Width (inches) 79.9 in
Height (milimeters) 1410 mm
Height (inches) 55.5 in
L:W ratio 1.83
Ground clearance (milimeters) 123 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 4.8 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 2112 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 4656 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 92 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 20.2 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 24.3 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering recirculating ball
Turns lock-to-lock 4.080
Turning circle 15.70 m
Tyres 225 x 16
Wheels 6 x 15
Brakes F/R VeDi/Dr-S
Brake ∅ 300 mm
Braked area
Transmission 3A
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 2.47

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 1979 Lincoln Continental PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1979

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