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1979 - Lincoln - Continental mark V

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1. Continental mark V 1979
General Information
Make Lincoln
Model Continental mark V
Production Year 1979
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S FHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 3060 mm     (120,5 in)
Front Track 1605 mm     (63,2 in)
Rear Track 1590 mm     (62,6 in)
Length 5850 mm     (230,3 in)
Width 2020 mm     (79,5 in)
Height 1349 mm     (53,1 in)
Ground Clearance 120 mm     (4,7 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,91
Weight 2045 kg     (4504,4 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 95 litre   (20,9 Imp gal ,  25,1 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
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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 77,8 HP/ton    (58 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 14,2 m    (46,6 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 15
Tyres (rear) 225 x 15