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Key specs

Lincoln Continental Mark III 7.5 V8 (365 Hp) SelectShift /Coupe 1968 - 1971/
What is the body type of Lincoln Continental Mark III?
Coupe, 2 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the power output of Lincoln Continental Mark Coupe 1968 7.5 V8 (365 Hp) SelectShift?
365 Hp, 678 Nm
500 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Lincoln Continental Mark Coupe 1968 7.5 V8 (365 Hp) SelectShift?
7.5 l
7538 cm3
460 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1968 Lincoln 7.5 V8 (365 Hp) SelectShift?
8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of Lincoln Continental Mark III Coupe 1968 7.5 V8 (365 Hp) SelectShift?
Rear wheel drive. ICE. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1968 Lincoln Continental Mark Coupe?
5489 mm
216.1 in.
What is the width of 1968 Lincoln Continental Mark Coupe?
2017 mm
79.41 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1968 Lincoln Continental Mark III 7.5 V8 (365 Hp) SelectShift?
2152-2269 kg
4744 - 5002 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1968 Lincoln Continental Mark Coupe?
382 l
13.5 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1968 Lincoln Continental Mark III 7.5 V8 (365 Hp) SelectShift?
3, automatic transmission SelectShift
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General information

Brand
Modification (Engine)
7.5 V8 (365 Hp) SelectShift
Start of production
1968
End of production
1971
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Coupe
Seats
5
Doors
2
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Performance specs

Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Weight-to-power ratio
5.9 kg/Hp, 169.6 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
3.2 kg/Nm, 315.1 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
365 Hp @ 4600 rpm.
Power per litre
48.4 Hp/l
Torque
678 Nm @ 2800 rpm. 500 lb.-ft. @ 2800 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
Ford 385
Engine displacement
7538 cm3 460 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
8
Engine configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
110.74 mm 4.36 in.
Piston Stroke
97.8 mm 3.85 in.
Compression ratio
10.5:1
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel injection system
Carburettor
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine oil specification

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
2152-2269 kg 4744 - 5002 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
382 l 13.5 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
91 l 24.04 US gal | 20.02 UK gal

Dimensions

Length
5489 mm 216.1 in.
Width
2017 mm 79.41 in.
Height
1359 mm 53.5 in.
Wheelbase
2977 mm 117.2 in.
Front track
1575 mm 62.01 in.
Rear (Back) track
1575 mm 62.01 in.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel
Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox
3 gears, automatic transmission SelectShift
Front suspension
Coil spring, Double wishbone, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Rigid axle suspension, Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated discs, 297.2 mm
Rear brakes
Drum, 279.4 mm
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Wheel rim size
15