These are standard specifications for the 1940 Lincoln Continental, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Selective Sliding
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1940 - 1948 |
| Price : | $2,845 |
| Weight : | 3718 lbs | 1686.456 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 12 75-degree | L-Head | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4785 cc | 292.0 cu in. | 4.8 L. |
| Power : | 120 BHP (88.32 KW) @ 3500 RPM |
| Torque : | 220 Ft-Lbs (298 NM) @ 2000 RPM |
| Bore : | 2.9 in | 73 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
| Compression : | 7.2:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 4 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Holley 2-barrel carburetor | |
3 Selective Sliding
Production Figures
| Total Lincoln Production for 1940 : | 22,046 |
| Total 1940 Continental production : | 404 |
| 1940 Lincoln Continental | |
| Cabriolet 2 dr. 5 P : | 350 |
| Coupe 2 dr. 5 P : | 54 |
Dimension(s)
Cabriolet
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| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 209.5 in | 5321 mm. |
| Height : | 63.0 in | 1600 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 125.0 in | 3175 mm. |
| Front Track : | 55.5 in | 1410 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.3 in | 1480 mm. |
| Tires : | 16x7.00 |
Coupe
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 209.5 in | 5321 mm. |
| Height : | 63.0 in | 1600 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 125.0 in | 3175 mm. |
Handling
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 16X7.00 |
1940 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $825 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $1,725 |
| Avg. Home : | $3,920 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.18 |
1940 Lincoln Continental FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1940 Lincoln Continental?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1940 Lincoln Continental? A: The 1940 Lincoln Continental has a wheelbase size of 125.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1940 Lincoln Continental? A: The 1940 Lincoln Continental has a length of 209.50 inches.Q: How much did the 1940 Lincoln Continental cost when new?A: The 1940 Lincoln Continental had a base price of approximately $2,845 (USD).Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1940 Lincoln Continental? A: The 1940 Lincoln Continental was offered as a Cabriolet, Coupe.Q: What tires did the 1940 Lincoln Continental have? A: The 1940 Lincoln Continental had 16X7.00 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Lincoln produce in 1940? A: Lincoln produced 22,046 automobiles in 1940.Q: How many 1940 Continentals were produced? A: Lincoln produced 404 examples of the Continental in 1940.Q: What engine did the 1940 Lincoln Continental have? A: The engine powering the 1940 Lincoln Continental was a V 12L-Head (4785 cc | 292.0 cu in. | 4.8 L.) with 120 BHP (88.32 KW) @ 3500 RPM and 220 Ft-Lbs (298 NM) @ 2000 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1940 Lincoln Continental have? A: The 1940 Lincoln Continental had a 3 speed Selective Sliding gearbox.