1968 Lincoln Continental Mark III specifications

1968 Lincoln Continental Mark III data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2978 mm 117.2 inches
Track/tread (front) 1575 mm 62 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1575 mm 62 inches
Length 5490 mm 216.1 inches
Width 2015 mm 79.3 inches
Height 1345 mm 53 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.84
Kerb weight 2150 kg 4740 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 91 litres 20 [24] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Ford
Engine code
Cylinders V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity 7.5 litre
7544 cc
(460.363 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
(gross)
370 PS (365 bhp) (272 kW)
at 4600 rpm
maximum torque
(gross)
678 Nm (500 ft·lb) (69.1 kgm)
at 2800 rpm
Specific output
(gross)
36.1 kW/litre
49.1 ps/litre
48.4 bhp/litre
0.79 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(gross)
89.87 Nm/litre
1.09 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 10.5:1
Fuel system 1 Autolite carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1129.4 kPa (163.8 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 943 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
172.13 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.17 PS/kg
126.6 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.13 kW/kg
169.77 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.17 bhp/kg
0.08 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
7.9 kg/kW
13.19 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 8.45-15
Tyres rear 8.45-15
Brakes F/R Di/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 ID277750
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 60.8
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1968 Lincoln Continental Mark III added 2012-06-20.
Last modified 2020-02-02.

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Lincoln Continental Mark III -
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 380 PS 375 bhp 280 kW
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 380 PS 375 bhp 280 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 380 PS 375 bhp 280 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 380 PS 375 bhp 280 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 380 PS 375 bhp 280 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 380 PS 375 bhp 280 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 380 PS 375 bhp 280 kW
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2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 380 PS 375 bhp 280 kW
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 380 PS 375 bhp 280 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 355 PS 350 bhp 261 kW