1938 Lincoln Zephyr Navigation
Features
Engine Location : | Front |
Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
Production Years for Series : | 1936 - 1942 |
Price : | $1,300-$1,795 |
Weight : | 3726 lbs | 1690.085 kg |
Performance
Top Speed : | 145 mph | 233.305 km/h |
Engine & Transmission
V 12 75-degree | L-Head | |
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Displacement : | 4380 cc | 267.3 cu in. | 4.4 L. |
Power : | 110 BHP (80.96 KW) @ 3900 RPM |
Torque : | 186 Ft-Lbs (252 NM) @ 2000 RPM |
Bore : | 2.8 in | 70 mm. |
Stroke : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
Compression : | 6.7:1 |
Main Bearings : | 4 |
Valvetrain : | 24 SV (2.0 valves per cylinder) |
Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
Chandler Gloves AA1 downdraft 2-barrel carburetor |
3 Manual
Production Figures
Total Lincoln Production for 1938 : | 19,527 |
Total 1938 Zephyr production : | 19,111 |
1938 Lincoln Zephyr | |
Convertible Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 600 |
Convertible Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 461 |
Convertible Sedan 2 dr. 6 P : | 2,600 |
Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 800 |
Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 14,520 |
Town Limousine 4 dr. 6 P : | 130 |
Dimension(s)
Convertible Sedan

Chassis # H61835
Auction entries : 2
Fuel Capacity : | 18.6 Gal |
Seating Capacity : | 6 |
Doors : | 4 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 210.0 in | 5334 mm. |
Height : | 63.3 in | 1607 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 125.0 in | 3175 mm. |
Front Track : | 55.5 in | 1410 mm. |
Rear Track : | 58.3 in | 1480 mm. |
Coupe

Chassis # H46290
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Auction entries : 2
Price : | $1,350 |
Weight : | 3410 lbs | 1546.75 kg |
Fuel Capacity : | 18.6 Gal |
Seating Capacity : | 6 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 210.0 in | 5334 mm. |
Height : | 63.3 in | 1607 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 125.0 in | 3175 mm. |
Front Track : | 55.5 in | 1410 mm. |
Rear Track : | 58.3 in | 1480 mm. |
Tires : | 16x7.00 |
Convertible Sedan
Price : | $1,300 |
Weight : | 3295 lbs | 1494.587 kg |
Fuel Capacity : | 18.6 Gal |
Seating Capacity : | 6 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 210.0 in | 5334 mm. |
Height : | 63.3 in | 1607 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 125.0 in | 3175 mm. |
Front Track : | 55.5 in | 1410 mm. |
Rear Track : | 58.3 in | 1480 mm. |
Tires : | 16x7.00 |
Sedan
Price : | $1,380 |
Weight : | 3445 lbs | 1562.626 kg |
Fuel Capacity : | 18.6 Gal |
Seating Capacity : | 6 |
Doors : | 4 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 210.0 in | 5334 mm. |
Height : | 63.3 in | 1607 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 125.0 in | 3175 mm. |
Front Track : | 55.5 in | 1410 mm. |
Rear Track : | 58.3 in | 1480 mm. |
Tires : | 16x7.00 |
Town Limousine
Price : | $1,555 |
Weight : | 3475 lbs | 1576.233 kg |
Fuel Capacity : | 18.6 Gal |
Seating Capacity : | 6 |
Doors : | 4 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 210.0 in | 5334 mm. |
Height : | 63.3 in | 1607 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 125.0 in | 3175 mm. |
Front Track : | 55.5 in | 1410 mm. |
Rear Track : | 58.3 in | 1480 mm. |
Tires : | 16x7.00 |
Convertible Coupe

Chassis # H-64271
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Auction entries : 1
Price : | $1,655 |
Weight : | 3490 lbs | 1583.037 kg |
Fuel Capacity : | 18.6 Gal |
Seating Capacity : | 6 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 210.0 in | 5334 mm. |
Height : | 63.3 in | 1607 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 125.0 in | 3175 mm. |
Front Track : | 55.5 in | 1410 mm. |
Rear Track : | 58.3 in | 1480 mm. |
Tires : | 16x7.00 |
Handling
1938 Averages
Avg. Car Cost : | $763 |
Avg. Household Income : | $1,730 |
Avg. Home : | $3,900 |
Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.10 |
1938 Lincoln Zephyr FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1938 Lincoln Zephyr?
Q: How fast is the 1938 Lincoln Zephyr? A: The 1938 Lincoln Zephyr has a top speed of 145 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1938 Lincoln Zephyr? A: The 1938 Lincoln Zephyr has a wheelbase size of 125.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1938 Lincoln Zephyr? A: The 1938 Lincoln Zephyr has a length of 210.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1938 Lincoln Zephyr cost when new?A: The 1938 Lincoln Zephyr cost approximately $1,300 to $1,795 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1938 Lincoln Zephyr? A: The 1938 Lincoln Zephyr was offered as a Convertible Coupe, Convertible Sedan, Coupe, Sedan, Town Limousine.Q: How many vehicles did Lincoln produce in 1938? A: Lincoln produced 19,527 automobiles in 1938.Q: How many 1938 Zephyrs were produced? A: Lincoln produced 19,111 examples of the Zephyr in 1938.Q: What engine did the 1938 Lincoln Zephyr have? A: The engine powering the 1938 Lincoln Zephyr was a V 12L-Head (4380 cc | 267.3 cu in. | 4.4 L.) with 110 BHP (80.96 KW) @ 3900 RPM and 186 Ft-Lbs (252 NM) @ 2000 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1938 Lincoln Zephyr have? A: The 1938 Lincoln Zephyr had a 3 speed Manual gearbox.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1938 Lincoln Zephyr?
How many 1938 Lincoln Zephyr were produced?
How powerful was the 1938 Lincoln Zephyr? Was the 1938 Lincoln Zephyr popular? Was the 1938 Lincoln Zephyr expensive? What was the fuel economy of the 1938 Lincoln Zephyr?
Q: How fast is the 1938 Lincoln Zephyr? A: The 1938 Lincoln Zephyr has a top speed of 145 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1938 Lincoln Zephyr? A: The 1938 Lincoln Zephyr has a wheelbase size of 125.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1938 Lincoln Zephyr? A: The 1938 Lincoln Zephyr has a length of 210.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1938 Lincoln Zephyr cost when new?A: The 1938 Lincoln Zephyr cost approximately $1,300 to $1,795 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1938 Lincoln Zephyr? A: The 1938 Lincoln Zephyr was offered as a Convertible Coupe, Convertible Sedan, Coupe, Sedan, Town Limousine.Q: How many vehicles did Lincoln produce in 1938? A: Lincoln produced 19,527 automobiles in 1938.Q: How many 1938 Zephyrs were produced? A: Lincoln produced 19,111 examples of the Zephyr in 1938.Q: What engine did the 1938 Lincoln Zephyr have? A: The engine powering the 1938 Lincoln Zephyr was a V 12L-Head (4380 cc | 267.3 cu in. | 4.4 L.) with 110 BHP (80.96 KW) @ 3900 RPM and 186 Ft-Lbs (252 NM) @ 2000 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1938 Lincoln Zephyr have? A: The 1938 Lincoln Zephyr had a 3 speed Manual gearbox. - 1938 Lincoln Zephyr Menu
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