These are standard specifications for the 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual SelectShift. Column shift , 3 Automatic
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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 | |
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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| Fuel Capacity : | 25.0 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V?
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.