1972 Lincoln Continental Coupé specifications

1972 Lincoln Continental Coupé data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 3226 mm 127 inches
Track/tread (front) 1633 mm 64.3 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1633 mm 64.3 inches
Length 5715 mm 225 inches
Width 2022 mm 79.6 inches
Height 1384 mm 54.5 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.77
Kerb weight 2302 kg 5075 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 83.3 litres 18.3 [22] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Lincoln
Engine code
Cylinders V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity 7.5 litre
7536 cc
(459.875 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 110.74 × 97.8 mm
4.36 × 3.85 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.13
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)		 227 PS (224 bhp) (167 kW)
at 4400 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)		 484 Nm (357 ft·lb) (49.4 kgm)
at 2800 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)		 22.2 kW/litre
30.1 ps/litre
29.7 bhp/litre
0.49 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)		 64.23 Nm/litre
0.78 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8.5:1
Fuel system 1 carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 807.1 kPa (117.1 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 942 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
98.66 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 PS/kg
72.56 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 kW/kg
97.31 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
13.78 kg/kW
23.02 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front Michelin 225-15
Tyres rear Michelin 225-15
Brakes F/R VeDi/Dr-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 2.80
general
Carfolio.com ID684783
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 60.8
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1972 Lincoln Continental Coupé added 2020-06-25.
Last modified 2020-06-25.

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1974 Lincoln Continental
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7536 cm3/459.9cuin 218 PS 215 bhp 160 kW 2435 kg
8 cyl, 7.5ℓ, l: 5910mm, wb: 3225mm
1974 Lincoln Continental Mark IV Hardtop
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7536 cm3/459.9cuin 223 PS 220 bhp 164 kW 2420 kg
8 cyl, 7.5ℓ, l: 5800mm, wb: 3225mm
1973 Lincoln Continental Town Car
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 7539 cm3/460.1cuin 222 PS 219 bhp 163 kW 2386 kg
8 cyl, 7.5ℓ, l: 5829mm, wb: 3226mm
1972 Lincoln Continental
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 7536 cm3/459.9cuin 227 PS 224 bhp 167 kW 2321 kg
8 cyl, 7.5ℓ, l: 5715mm, wb: 3226mm
1972 Lincoln Continental Town Car
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 7536 cm3/459.9cuin 227 PS 224 bhp 167 kW 2327 kg
8 cyl, 7.5ℓ, l: 5715mm, wb: 3226mm
1971 Lincoln Continental
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 7536 cm3/459.9cuin 370 PS 365 bhp 272 kW 2301 kg
8 cyl, 7.5ℓ, l: 5715mm, wb: 3226mm
1971 Lincoln Continental Coupé
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7536 cm3/459.9cuin 370 PS 365 bhp 272 kW 2282 kg
8 cyl, 7.5ℓ, l: 5715mm, wb: 3226mm
1970 Lincoln Continental
Lincoln Continental -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 7536 cm3/459.9cuin 370 PS 365 bhp 272 kW 2227 kg
8 cyl, 7.5ℓ, l: 5715mm, wb: 3226mm
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Cadillac Eldorado Coupé -
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8 cyl, 7.2ℓ, l: 5692mm, wb: 3150mm
1972 Chrysler New Yorker Hardtop HC-H CH23
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8 cyl, 7.2ℓ, l: 5712mm, wb: 3150mm
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8 cyl, 7.2ℓ, l: 5705mm, wb: 3150mm
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8 cyl, 5.2ℓ, l: 5585mm, wb: 3099mm
1971 Dodge Polara Hardtop Automatic DE23
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8 cyl, 5.2ℓ, l: 5593mm, wb: 3099mm
1970 Dodge Polara Hardtop Automatic DL23
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
8 cyl, 5.2ℓ, l: 5585mm, wb: 3099mm
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7542 cm3/460.2cuin 215 PS 212 bhp 158 kW 2089 kg
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1972 Ford Thunderbird
Ford Thunderbird -
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1974 Plymouth Fury Gran Coupé PP23
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8 cyl, 7.2ℓ, l: 5585mm, wb: 3099mm
1970 Plymouth Fury I FP2 PE21
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8 cyl, 5.2ℓ, l: 5458mm, wb: 3048mm
1970 Plymouth Fury I Automatic FP2 PE21
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
8 cyl, 5.2ℓ, l: 5458mm, wb: 3048mm
1971 Plymouth Fury I Coupé PE21
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
8 cyl, 5.2ℓ, l: 5464mm, wb: 3048mm
1971 Plymouth Fury I Coupé Automatic PE21
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
8 cyl, 5.2ℓ, l: 5464mm, wb: 3048mm
1970 Plymouth Fury II FP2 PL21
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
8 cyl, 5.2ℓ, l: 5458mm, wb: 3048mm
1970 Plymouth Fury II Automatic FP2 PL21
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
8 cyl, 5.2ℓ, l: 5458mm, wb: 3048mm
1971 Plymouth Fury II Hardtop PL23
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
8 cyl, 5.2ℓ, l: 5464mm, wb: 3048mm
1971 Plymouth Fury II Hardtop Automatic PL23
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
8 cyl, 5.2ℓ, l: 5464mm, wb: 3048mm
1971 Plymouth Fury III Formal Hardtop PM29
4 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
8 cyl, 5.2ℓ, l: 5464mm, wb: 3048mm
1971 Plymouth Fury III Formal Hardtop Automatic PM29
4 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
8 cyl, 5.2ℓ, l: 5464mm, wb: 3048mm
1974 Plymouth Fury III Hardtop 4P2 PH23
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
8 cyl, 7.2ℓ, l: 5585mm, wb: 3099mm
1974 Plymouth Fury III Hardtop 4P2 PH23
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 223 PS 220 bhp 164 kW
8 cyl, 7.2ℓ, l: 5585mm, wb: 3099mm
1971 Plymouth Fury III Hardtop PM23
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
8 cyl, 5.2ℓ, l: 5464mm, wb: 3048mm
1970 Plymouth Fury III Hardtop FP2 PM23
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
8 cyl, 5.2ℓ, l: 5458mm, wb: 3048mm
1971 Plymouth Fury III Hardtop Automatic PM23
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
8 cyl, 5.2ℓ, l: 5464mm, wb: 3048mm
1970 Plymouth Fury III Hardtop Automatic FP2 PM23
Plymouth Fury III 4 Door Hardtop -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
8 cyl, 5.2ℓ, l: 5458mm, wb: 3048mm
1971 Plymouth Sport Fury Formal Hardtop PH29
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
8 cyl, 5.2ℓ, l: 5464mm, wb: 3048mm
1970 Plymouth Sport Fury Formal Hardtop FP2 PH29
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
8 cyl, 5.2ℓ, l: 5458mm, wb: 3048mm
1971 Plymouth Sport Fury Formal Hardtop Automatic PH29
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
8 cyl, 5.2ℓ, l: 5464mm, wb: 3048mm
1970 Plymouth Sport Fury Formal Hardtop Automatic FP2 PH29
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
8 cyl, 5.2ℓ, l: 5458mm, wb: 3048mm
1971 Plymouth Sport Fury Hardtop PH23
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
8 cyl, 5.2ℓ, l: 5464mm, wb: 3048mm
1970 Plymouth Sport Fury Hardtop FP2 PH23
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
8 cyl, 5.2ℓ, l: 5458mm, wb: 3048mm
1971 Plymouth Sport Fury Hardtop Automatic PH23
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
8 cyl, 5.2ℓ, l: 5464mm, wb: 3048mm
1970 Plymouth Sport Fury Hardtop Automatic FP2 PH23
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
8 cyl, 5.2ℓ, l: 5458mm, wb: 3048mm
1973 Pontiac Grand Ville Convertible
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 7475 cm3/456.2cuin 218 PS 215 bhp 160 kW
8 cyl, 7.5ℓ, l: 5710mm, wb: 3150mm
1973 Pontiac Grand Ville Coupé
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7475 cm3/456.2cuin 218 PS 215 bhp 160 kW
8 cyl, 7.5ℓ, l: 5710mm, wb: 3150mm