These are standard specifications for the 1979 Lincoln Mark V, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual SelectShift
Chassis # 9Y89S642482
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Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1977 - 1979 |
| Price : | $13,065 |
| Weight : | 4590 lbs | 2081.989 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 90-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L. |
| Power : | 159 HP (117.024 KW) @ 3400 RPM |
| Torque : | 315 Ft-Lbs (427 NM) @ 1800 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| Motorcraft 2-barrel 2150 carburetor | |
3 Manual SelectShift
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 2.46:1 |
| 2nd Gear : | 1.46:1 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.00:1 |
Production Figures
| Total Lincoln Production for 1979 : | 189,546 |
| Total 1979 Mark V production : | 75,939 |
| 1979 Lincoln Mark V | |
Dimension(s)
Hardtop Coupe
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| Fuel Capacity : | 25.0 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 230.3 in | 5850 mm. |
| Width : | 79.7 in | 2024 mm. |
| Height : | 55.4 in | 1407 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.3 in | 3056 mm. |
| Front Track : | 63.2 in | 1605 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.6 in | 1590 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Independent 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 (anti-sway) bar | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Recirculating Ball |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 225 x 15 SBR WSW |
Recall
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Mfr Report Date | 19781101 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 78V256000 |
| Summary | THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS IN WHICH THE PARKING PAWL WAS NOT HEAT-TREATED. DURING NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION, A PARKING PAWL THAT HAS NOT BEEN HEAT-TREATED COULD BECOME DEFORMED OR WORN TO THE POINT THAT THE TRANSMISSION WILL NOT LOCK IN 'PARK'. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL FREE IF THE DRIVER DOES NOT SET THE PARKING BRAKE WHEN PARKING OR LEAVING VEHICLE UNATTENDED. |
| Remedy | DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE PARKING PAWL WITH ONE THAT HAS BEEN HEAT-TREATED. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS.SYSTEM: POWER TRAIN; TRANSMISSION, AUTOMATIC.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN VEHICLE DAMAGE, PROPERTYDAMAGE, AND PERSONAL INJURY.NOTE: OWNER IS ADVISED TO ENGAGE THE PARKING BRAKE WHEN LEAVING THE VEHICLEPARKED OR UNATTENDED. |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Mfr Report Date | 19790201 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 79V117000 |
| Summary | THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH BRAKE PUSH-ROD TO BRAKE PEDAL RETAINING PINS WHICH WERE NOT HEAT-TREATED AS SPECIFIED. THIS COULD ALLOW THE BRAKE PEDAL TO BECOME DISENGAGED FROM THE PUSH-ROD. |
| Remedy | DEALER WILL REPLACE THE SUSPECT BRAKE RETAINING PIN. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; HYDRAULIC LINKAGE, PEDAL.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: DISENGAGEMENT OF THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD RESULT IN TOTALLOSS OF SERVICE BRAKES, WHICH COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND ANACCIDENT.NOTE: THE PARKING BRAKE WILL REMAIN OPERATIONAL EVEN IF SERVICE BRAKES ARELOST. |
Data updated January 2023
1979 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $17,500 |
| Avg. Home : | $58,100 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.86 |
1979 Lincoln Mark V FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1979 Lincoln Mark V?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1979 Lincoln Mark V? A: The 1979 Lincoln Mark V has a wheelbase size of 120.30 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1979 Lincoln Mark V? A: The 1979 Lincoln Mark V has a length of 230.30 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1979 Lincoln Mark V? A: The 1979 Lincoln Mark V has a width of 79.70 inches.Q: How much did the 1979 Lincoln Mark V cost when new?A: The 1979 Lincoln Mark V had a base price of approximately $13,065 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1979 Lincoln Mark V? A: The 1979 Lincoln Mark V was a Hardtop Coupe.Q: What tires did the 1979 Lincoln Mark V have? A: The 1979 Lincoln Mark V had 225 x 15 SBR WSW tires.Q: How many vehicles did Lincoln produce in 1979? A: Lincoln produced 189,546 automobiles in 1979.Q: How many 1979 Mark Vs were produced? A: Lincoln produced 75,939 examples of the Mark V in 1979.Q: What engine did the 1979 Lincoln Mark V have? A: The engine powering the 1979 Lincoln Mark V was a V 8 (6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L.) with 159 HP (117.024 KW) @ 3400 RPM and 315 Ft-Lbs (427 NM) @ 1800 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1979 Lincoln Mark V have? A: The 1979 Lincoln Mark V had a 3 speed Manual SelectShift gearbox.
