1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V Specifications

Specifications

1977 1978 1979

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Separate body and frame
Production Years for Series :	1977 - 1979
Price :	$12,100
Weight :	4560 lbs \| 2068.381 kg

Engine & Transmission

V 8 90-degree
Displacement :	6555 cc \| 400.0 cu in. \| 6.6 L.
Power :	166 HP (122.176 KW) @ 3800 RPM
Torque :	319 Ft-Lbs (433 NM) @ 1800 RPM
Bore :	4.0 in \| 102 mm.
Stroke :	4.0 in \| 102 mm.
Compression :	8.0:1
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
Motorcraft 2-barrel 2150 carburetor

V 8 90-degree
Displacement :	7538 cc \| 460.0 cu in. \| 7.5 L.
Power :	210 HP (154.56 KW) @ 4200 RPM
Torque :	357 Ft-Lbs (484 NM) @ 2200 RPM
Bore :	4.4 in \| 111 mm.
Stroke :	3.9 in \| 98 mm.
Compression :	8.0:1
Main Bearings :	5
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
4-barrel Motorcraft 4350 carburetor

Transmission:
3 Manual SelectShift. Column shift , 3 Automatic

Gear Ratios

1st Gear :	2.46:1
2nd Gear :	1.46:1
3rd Gear :	1.00:1

Production Figures

Total Lincoln Production for 1978 :	169,620
Total 1978 Continental Mark V production :	72,602
1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V
Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 6 P :	72,602

Dimension(s)

Hardtop Coupe

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Exterior
Fuel Capacity :	25.0 Gal
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	230.3 in \| 5850 mm.
Width :	79.7 in \| 2024 mm.
Height :	52.9 in \| 1344 mm.
Wheelbase :	120.4 in \| 3058 mm.
Front Track :	63.2 in \| 1605 mm.
Rear Track :	62.6 in \| 1590 mm.

Handling

Suspension
Front : Independent front coil springs with lower trailing links and anti-sway bar Rear : Rigid axle with lower trailing radius arms, upper oblique torque arms, coil springs, and transverse linkage

Steering
Recirculating Ball with Power Assist

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	Michelin 225/230 x 15 SBR WSW

1978 Averages

Avg. Household Income :	$17,000
Avg. Home :	$54,800
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.63

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V? A: The 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V has a wheelbase size of 120.40 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V? A: The 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V has a length of 230.30 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V? A: The 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V has a width of 79.70 inches.

Q: How much did the 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V cost when new?A: The 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V had a base price of approximately $12,100 (USD).

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V? A: The 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V was a Hardtop Coupe.

Q: What tires did the 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V have? A: The 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V had Michelin 225/230 x 15 SBR WSW tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Lincoln produce in 1978? A: Lincoln produced 169,620 automobiles in 1978.

Q: How many 1978 Continental Mark Vs were produced? A: Lincoln produced 72,602 examples of the Continental Mark V in 1978.

Q: What engines did the 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V have? A: The 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V had the following engine options: V 8 (6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L.) with 166 HP (122.176 KW) @ 3800 RPM and 319 Ft-Lbs (433 NM) @ 1800 RPM

V 8 (7538 cc | 460.0 cu in. | 7.5 L.) with 210 HP (154.56 KW) @ 4200 RPM and 357 Ft-Lbs (484 NM) @ 2200 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V have? A: The 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual SelectShift. Column shift, 3 speed Automatic.