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1973 - Lincoln - Continental Town Car

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1. Continental Town Car 1973
General Information
Make Lincoln
Model Continental Town Car
Production Year 1973
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors 4
Wheelbase 3226 mm     (127 in)
Front Track 1633 mm     (64,3 in)
Rear Track 1633 mm     (64,3 in)
Length 5829 mm     (229,5 in)
Width 2022 mm     (79,6 in)
Height 1410 mm     (55,5 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,81
Weight 2386 kg     (5255,5 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 83,3 litre   (18,3 Imp gal ,  22 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Ford
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
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 7539 cc     (460,06 cu in)
Bore 110,74 mm     (4,36 in)
Stroke 97,8 mm     (3,85 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,13
Unitary Capacity 942,38 cc/cylinder    (57,51 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 8 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter Yes
Maximum Engine Power 219 HP     (163,3 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4400 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 488 N.m     (360,1 lb.ft ,  49,8 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2800 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 354,4 N.m    (4400 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 91,8 HP/ton    (68,4 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 29 HP/litre    (21,7 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph 10,4 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 17,6 s    @ 129 km/h    (80,2 mph)
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 3A
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 2,75 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 3,99
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front) I.CS.
Suspension (rear) LA.3Li.CS.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Dr-S
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front) 230-15
Tyres (rear) 230-15