1970 Lincoln Continental Mark III specifications

1970 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) 1581 mm 62.2 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1581 mm 62.2 inches
Length 5486 mm 216 inches
Width 2019 mm 79.5 inches
Height 1346 mm 53 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.84
Kerb weight 2207 kg 4866 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 90.9 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
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
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 9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 209 km/h (130 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
167.68 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.17 PS/kg
123.33 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 kW/kg
165.38 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.17 bhp/kg
0.07 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
8.11 kg/kW
13.54 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 I.CS.
Rear suspension LA.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 2.80
general
Carfolio.com ID62645
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 60.8
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1970 Lincoln Continental Mark III added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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Lincoln Continental Mark III -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7536 cm3/459.9cuin 370 PS 365 bhp 272 kW 2150 kg
Lincoln Continental Mark III -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7544 cm3/460.4cuin 370 PS 365 bhp 272 kW 2150 kg
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2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 380 PS 375 bhp 280 kW
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Chrysler 300 Convertible -
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2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 380 PS 375 bhp 280 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 355 PS 350 bhp 261 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 355 PS 350 bhp 261 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 355 PS 350 bhp 261 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 380 PS 375 bhp 280 kW
Chrysler 300 Hardtop Coupé -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 380 PS 375 bhp 280 kW
Chrysler 300 Hardtop Coupé -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 355 PS 350 bhp 261 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 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
2 door sedan/​saloon 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 sedan/​saloon 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 fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 355 PS 350 bhp 261 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 380 PS 375 bhp 280 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 355 PS 350 bhp 261 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 355 PS 350 bhp 261 kW
Chrysler New Yorker Hardtop Coupé -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 380 PS 375 bhp 280 kW
Dodge Charger Daytona -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 380 PS 375 bhp 280 kW 1687 kg
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 375 PS 370 bhp 276 kW
Dodge Charger R/T -
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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 4M 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 380 PS 375 bhp 280 kW
Dodge Charger R/T -
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 390 PS 385 bhp 287 kW
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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
Dodge Charger SE -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 375 PS 370 bhp 276 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 375 PS 370 bhp 276 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 375 PS 370 bhp 276 kW
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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
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 380 PS 375 bhp 280 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 380 PS 375 bhp 280 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 380 PS 375 bhp 280 kW
Dodge Coronet R/T Hardtop -
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
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 380 PS 375 bhp 280 kW
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 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 355 PS 350 bhp 261 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 380 PS 375 bhp 280 kW
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 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
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 380 PS 375 bhp 280 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 380 PS 375 bhp 280 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 380 PS 375 bhp 280 kW
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 convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 355 PS 350 bhp 261 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 380 PS 375 bhp 280 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 380 PS 375 bhp 280 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 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
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 355 PS 350 bhp 261 kW
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 sedan/​saloon FR 4M 7022 cm3/428.5cuin 365 PS 360 bhp 268 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 7022 cm3/428.5cuin 365 PS 360 bhp 268 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 7022 cm3/428.5cuin 365 PS 360 bhp 268 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 7022 cm3/428.5cuin 365 PS 360 bhp 268 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 7026 cm3/428.8cuin 375 PS 370 bhp 276 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 7026 cm3/428.8cuin 365 PS 360 bhp 268 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 7026 cm3/428.8cuin 380 PS 375 bhp 280 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 7026 cm3/428.8cuin 375 PS 370 bhp 276 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 7026 cm3/428.8cuin 365 PS 360 bhp 268 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 7026 cm3/428.8cuin 380 PS 375 bhp 280 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 7022 cm3/428.5cuin 365 PS 360 bhp 268 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 7022 cm3/428.5cuin 365 PS 360 bhp 268 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 7035 cm3/429.3cuin 365 PS 360 bhp 268 kW 1744 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7026 cm3/428.8cuin 365 PS 360 bhp 268 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 7022 cm3/428.5cuin 365 PS 360 bhp 268 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7022 cm3/428.5cuin 365 PS 360 bhp 268 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 7022 cm3/428.5cuin 365 PS 360 bhp 268 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7022 cm3/428.5cuin 365 PS 360 bhp 268 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 7035 cm3/429.3cuin 365 PS 360 bhp 268 kW 1744 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 7035 cm3/429.3cuin 365 PS 360 bhp 268 kW 1744 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 7022 cm3/428.5cuin 365 PS 360 bhp 268 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 7026 cm3/428.8cuin 365 PS 360 bhp 268 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7022 cm3/428.5cuin 365 PS 360 bhp 268 kW
2 door light delivery vehicle/​ute/bakkie FR 3A 7022 cm3/428.5cuin 365 PS 360 bhp 268 kW 1563 kg