1973 Lincoln Continental Mark IV specifications

1973 Lincoln Continental Mark IV data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 3058 mm 120.4 inches
Track/tread (front) 1600 mm 63 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1603 mm 63.1 inches
Length 5672 mm 223.3 inches
Width 2027 mm 79.8 inches
Height 1356 mm 53.4 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.85
Kerb weight 2297 kg 5064 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 85 litres 18.7 [22.5] 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
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
(net)
214 PS (211 bhp) (157 kW)
at 4400 rpm
maximum torque
(net)
458 Nm (338 ft·lb) (46.7 kgm)
at 2800 rpm
Specific output
(net)
20.9 kW/litre
28.4 ps/litre
28 bhp/litre
0.46 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(net)
60.77 Nm/litre
0.73 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8:1
Fuel system 1 Autolite carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 763.7 kPa (110.8 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 942 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter
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
93.14 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 PS/kg
68.5 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 kW/kg
91.86 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
14.6 kg/kW
24.39 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 6 x 15
Wheel size rear 6 x 15
Tyres front 230-15
Tyres rear 230-15
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-S
Front brake diameter 298 mm
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 2.75
general
Carfolio.com ID325732
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 60.8
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1973 Lincoln Continental Mark IV added 2013-03-29.
Last modified 2020-02-02.

Lincoln Continental Mark IV models

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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7536 cm3/459.9cuin 227 PS 224 bhp 167 kW 2268 kg
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