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1978 Lincoln Mark Continental Mark V

United StatesGasolineRWDCoupe

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Specifications

Vehicle DetailsPowertrainDimensionsEngine & PerformanceDimensions & WeightExteriorInteriorOther

Vehicle Details

Year
1978
Make
Lincoln
Model
Mark
Variant
Continental Mark V
Body Style
Coupe
Generation
V
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
Continental Mark V 6.6 V8 SelectShift
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
182 hp
Power (kW)
134 kW
Torque
446 Nm (329 lb-ft)
Top speed
178 km/h (111 mph)
0–60 mph
12.7 seconds
0–100 km/h
13.5 seconds

Dimensions

Length
5,850 mm (230.3 in)
Width
2,024 mm (79.7 in)
Height
1,344 mm (52.9 in)
Wheelbase
3,058 mm (120.4 in)
Curb weight
2,195 kg (4,839 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
4,000 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
1,600 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
  • 5W-30
  • 5W-40
  • 10W-30
  • 10W-40
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
  • 5W-30
  • 5W-40
  • 10W-30
Displacement
6,590 cc
  • 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
    101.6 mm (4.0 in)
    Compression Ratio
    8 :1
    Engine Configuration
    V-Engine
    Naturally Aspirated
    Yes
    Engine Placement
    Front
    Type of Combustion Engine
    Piston
    Fuel System
    Carburator
    Camshaft Type

    Transmission & Drivetrain

    Transmission
    Automatic, 3-speed

    Fuel

    General
    Tank Volume
    98 litres

    Dimensions & Weight

    Exterior

    Ground Clearance
    120 mm (4.7 in)

    Weight

    Max Roof Load
    75 kg (165 lb)

    Exterior

    Chassis & Body

    Chassis
    Chassis
    Coupé

    Equipment

    Other Equipment
    Normal Roof
    Yes

    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
    Lincoln emblem
    Cam-in-block
    Engine Block
    Cast Iron
    Engine Cooling
    Liquid Cooling
    Mark
    8.9

    €67,000

    MSRP · EUR

    Body
    Coupe
    Variant
    Generation
    V
    Year
    Powertrain
    Continental Mark V 6.6 V8 SelectShift
    Horsepower
    182 hp
    Drivetrain
    RWD
    Fuel
    Gasoline
    Transmission
    Automatic, 3-speed