1959 - Lincoln - Continental

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Continental 1982
2. Continental 1982
3. Continental 1982
4. Continental 1995
5. Continental
6. Continental
7. Continental
8. Continental 1969
9. Continental 1979
10. Continental 1959
11. Continental
12. Continental 2001
13. Continental 1962
14. Continental 1979
15. Continental 1947
General Information
Make Lincoln
Model Continental
Production Year 1959
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S FHC
Number of Doors
Wheelbase 3327 mm     (131 in)
Front Track
Rear Track
Length 5766 mm     (227 in)
Width 2045 mm     (80,5 in)
Height 1485 mm     (58,5 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,73
Weight 2223 kg     (4896,5 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement V-8
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 16 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 7043 cc     (429,79 cu in)
Bore 109,2 mm     (4,3 in)
Stroke 94 mm     (3,7 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,16
Unitary Capacity 880,38 cc/cylinder    (53,72 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 10 : 1
Fuel System Type
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 350 HP     (261 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm
Maximum Engine Torque
Maximum Engine Torque rpm
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm
Power / Weight Ratio 157,4 HP/ton    (117,4 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 49,7 HP/litre    (37,1 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 174 km/h   (108,1 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 3A
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front)
Suspension (rear)
Brakes (front/rear)
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)