1962 - 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 1962
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors 4
Wheelbase 3124 mm     (123 in)
Front Track 1577 mm     (62,1 in)
Rear Track 1549 mm     (61 in)
Length 5410 mm     (213 in)
Width 1994 mm     (78,5 in)
Height 1359 mm     (53,5 in)
Ground Clearance 184 mm     (7,2 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,73
Weight 2328 kg     (5127,8 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 90,9 litre   (20 Imp gal ,  24 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Ford
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction cast iron block & head
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 5
Compression Ratio 10 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 Ho carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 300 HP     (223,7 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4100 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 630 N.m     (464,9 lb.ft ,  64,3 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2000 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 521 N.m    (4100 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 128,9 HP/ton    (96,1 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 42,6 HP/litre    (31,8 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph 12,4 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 19,7 s    @ 121 km/h    (75,5 mph)
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 3A
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 2,89 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter 14,6 m    (47,9 ft)
Suspension (front) I.U&LW.CS.ARB.
Suspension (rear) LA.SE.
Brakes (front/rear) Dr/Dr-S
Brake Disc Diameter (front) 281 mm
Brake Disc Diameter (rear) 281 mm
Wheels (front) 6K x 14
Wheels (rear) 6K x 14
Tyres (front) 9.50 x 14
Tyres (rear) 9.50 x 14