1972 Lincoln Continental Mark IV specifications

1972 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 5591 mm 220.1 inches
Width 2012 mm 79.2 inches
Height 1331 mm 52.4 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.83
Kerb weight 2268 kg 5000 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 85.2 litres 18.7 [22.5] 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
100.14 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 PS/kg
73.65 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 kW/kg
98.77 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
13.58 kg/kW
22.68 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 ID684717
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 60.8
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1972 Lincoln Continental Mark IV added 2020-06-25.
Last modified 2020-06-25.

Lincoln Continental Mark IV models

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7536 cm3/459.9cuin 205 PS 202 bhp 151 kW 2388 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7536 cm3/459.9cuin 228 PS 225 bhp 168 kW
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7536 cm3/459.9cuin 223 PS 220 bhp 164 kW 2428 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7536 cm3/459.9cuin 214 PS 211 bhp 157 kW 2297 kg
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2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 7468 cm3/455.7cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
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