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Lincoln Continental Mk III

General information

ModelLincoln Continental Mk III
Year1969
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating60.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size7544 ccm (460.33 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 3-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement7544 ccm (460.33 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power370.10 PS (272 kW or 365 HP) at 4600 Rev. per min.
Max torque678.00 Nm (69.1 kgf-m or 500.1 ft.lbs) at 2800 Rev. per min.
Compression10.5:1
Bore x stroke110.9 x 97.8 mm (4.4 x 3.9 inches)
Fuel systemCarburetor
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 3-speed

Speed and acceleration

0-60 miles9.0 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1677 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCoupe
Passenger space6380 litres (1,686 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDrums

Dimensions and weight

Weight2207 kg (4,865.6 pounds)
Overall length5490 mm (216.1 inches)
Overall width2030 mm (79.9 inches)
Overall height1350 mm (53.1 inches)
Wheelbase2980 mm (117.3 inches)

Other specifications

Country of originUSA
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