These are standard specifications for the 1979 Lincoln Versailles, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual SelectShift
Chassis # 9W84F632979
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Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Unibody |
| Production Years for Series : | 1977 - 1980 |
| Price : | $12,940 |
| Weight : | 3685 lbs | 1671.488 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 90-degree | 2 barrel carburetors; Motorcraft 2150 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5752 cc | 351.0 cu in. | 5.8 L. |
| Power : | 135 BHP (99.36 KW) @ 3200 RPM |
| Torque : | 275 Ft-Lbs (373 NM) @ 1600 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.5 in | 89 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.1:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| 2 carburetors | |
3 Manual SelectShift
Production Figures
| Total Lincoln Production for 1979 : | 189,546 |
| Versailles Production (1977-1980) : | 50,156 |
| Total 1979 Versailles production : | 21,007 |
| 1979 Lincoln Versailles | |
| Sedan 4 dr. 5 P : | 21,007 |
Dimension(s)
Sedan
Chassis # 9W84F632979
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| Fuel Capacity : | 19.2 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 201.0 in | 5105 mm. |
| Width : | 74.5 in | 1892 mm. |
| Height : | 54.1 in | 1374 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 109.9 in | 2791 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 57.7 in | 1466 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front spring over upper arm with ball joints and drag struts and coil springs, Hotchkiss rear with semi-elliptic leaf springs | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Recirculating Ball |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | FR78 x 14 SBR WSW |
Recall
| 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 Versailles FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1979 Lincoln Versailles?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1979 Lincoln Versailles? A: The 1979 Lincoln Versailles has a wheelbase size of 109.90 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1979 Lincoln Versailles? A: The 1979 Lincoln Versailles has a length of 201.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1979 Lincoln Versailles? A: The 1979 Lincoln Versailles has a width of 74.50 inches.Q: How much did the 1979 Lincoln Versailles cost when new?A: The 1979 Lincoln Versailles had a base price of approximately $12,940 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1979 Lincoln Versailles? A: The 1979 Lincoln Versailles was a Sedan.Q: What tires did the 1979 Lincoln Versailles have? A: The 1979 Lincoln Versailles had FR78 x 14 SBR WSW tires.Q: How many vehicles did Lincoln produce in 1979? A: Lincoln produced 189,546 automobiles in 1979.Q: How many Versailles were produced? A: Lincoln produced 50,156 examples of the Versailles from 1977 to 1980.Q: How many 1979 Versailless were produced? A: Lincoln produced 21,007 examples of the Versailles in 1979.Q: What engine did the 1979 Lincoln Versailles have? A: The engine powering the 1979 Lincoln Versailles was a V 8 (5752 cc | 351.0 cu in. | 5.8 L.) with 135 BHP (99.36 KW) @ 3200 RPM and 275 Ft-Lbs (373 NM) @ 1600 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1979 Lincoln Versailles have? A: The 1979 Lincoln Versailles had a 3 speed Manual SelectShift gearbox.