1979 - 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 1979
Country
Designer
Production Number
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Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S FHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 3230 mm     (127,2 in)
Front Track 1633 mm     (64,3 in)
Rear Track 1633 mm     (64,3 in)
Length 5920 mm     (233,1 in)
Width 2020 mm     (79,5 in)
Height 1400 mm     (55,1 in)
Ground Clearance 123 mm     (4,8 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,83
Weight 2113 kg     (4654,2 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 92 litre   (20,2 Imp gal ,  24,3 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 6555 cc     (400,01 cu in)
Bore 101,6 mm     (4 in)
Stroke 101,6 mm     (4 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1
Unitary Capacity 819,38 cc/cylinder    (50 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 5
Compression Ratio 8 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 Fo 2150A 9510 D9VE-LB carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter Yes
Maximum Engine Power 159 HP     (118,6 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 3400 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 427 N.m     (315,1 lb.ft ,  43,6 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 1800 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 333 N.m    (3400 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 75,2 HP/ton    (56,1 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 24,3 HP/litre    (18,1 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 175 km/h   (108,8 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 3A
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 2,47 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type recirculating ball
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 4,08
Turning Circle Diameter 15,7 m    (51,5 ft)
Suspension (front) I.W.CS.ARB.
Suspension (rear) LA.RA.TA.CS.
Brakes (front/rear) VeDi/Dr-S
Brake Disc Diameter (front) 300 mm
Brake Disc Diameter (rear) 292 mm
Wheels (front) 6 x 15
Wheels (rear) 6 x 15
Tyres (front) 225 x 16
Tyres (rear) 225 x 16