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1956 Lincoln Continental Mark II
United States
Gasoline
RWD
Sedan
Updated Aug 24, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1956
Make
Lincoln
Model
Continental
Variant
Mark II
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
2nd Generation
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
Mark II 6.0 V8 Turbo-Drive
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
289 hp
Power (kW)
213 kW
Torque
545 Nm (402 lb-ft)
Top speed
198 km/h
(123 mph)
0–60 mph
10.6 seconds
0–100 km/h
11.1 seconds
Displacement
6,030 cc
Dimensions
Length
5,447 mm
(214.4 in)
Width
1,968 mm
(77.5 in)
Height
1,430 mm
(56.3 in)
Wheelbase
3,200 mm
(126.0 in)
Curb weight
2,270 kg
(5,004 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
4,600 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
3,000 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-30
5W-40
10W-30
10W-40
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-30
5W-40
10W-30
10W-40
10W-50
15W-40
20W-40
20W-50
Engine Oil, Volume
5.7 litres
Engine Configuration
Bore
101.6 mm
(4.0 in)
Stroke
92.96 mm
(3.7 in)
Compression Ratio
9 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Naturally Aspirated
Yes
Engine Placement
Front
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Carburator
Camshaft Type
Cam-in-block
Engine Block
Cast Iron
Engine Cooling
Liquid Cooling
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
95 litres
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Full-Size Luxury Car
British Classification
Luxury Car
Australian Classification
Upper Large Car
European Segment
F-Segment
Car.info Classification
Luxury Car
Continental
Model
19 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Sedan
Variant
Continental Mark II
1956–1957
Generation
2nd Generation
Year
1956
Powertrain
Mark II 6.0 V8 Turbo-Drive
Horsepower
289 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Gasoline
SedanSedan
RWD
Automatic, 3-speed
Gasoline