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Key specs

Lincoln Continental Mark IV 7.5 V8 (212 Hp) SelectShift /Coupe 1971 - 1972/
What is the body type of Lincoln Continental Mark IV?
Coupe, 2 Doors, 4 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of Lincoln Continental Mark IV 7.5 V8 (212 Hp) SelectShift?
21.4 l/100 km
11 US mpg
13.2 UK mpg
4.7 km/l
How fast is 1971 Continental Mark IV 7.5 V8 (212 Hp) SelectShift?
190 km/h | 118 mph
0-60 mph: 10.8 sec
What is the power output of Lincoln Continental Mark Coupe 1971 7.5 V8 (212 Hp) SelectShift?
212 Hp
What is the engine displacement of Lincoln Continental Mark Coupe 1971 7.5 V8 (212 Hp) SelectShift?
7.5 l
7538 cm3
460 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1971 Lincoln 7.5 V8 (212 Hp) SelectShift?
8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of Lincoln Continental Mark IV Coupe 1971 7.5 V8 (212 Hp) SelectShift?
Rear wheel drive. ICE. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1971 Lincoln Continental Mark Coupe?
5591 mm
220.12 in.
What is the width of 1971 Lincoln Continental Mark Coupe?
2012 mm
79.21 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1971 Lincoln Continental Mark IV 7.5 V8 (212 Hp) SelectShift?
2268 kg
5000 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1971 Lincoln Continental Mark Coupe?
450 l
15.9 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1971 Lincoln Continental Mark IV 7.5 V8 (212 Hp) SelectShift?
3, automatic transmission SelectShift
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General information

Brand
Modification (Engine)
7.5 V8 (212 Hp) SelectShift
Start of production
1971
End of production
1972
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Coupe
Seats
4
Doors
2
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
21.4 l/100 km 11 US mpg
13.2 UK mpg
4.7 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph
10.8 sec
Maximum speed
190 km/h 118 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
10.7 kg/Hp, 93.5 Hp/tonne

Engine specs

Power
212 Hp
Power per litre
28.1 Hp/l
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
97.79 mm 3.85 in.
Compression ratio
8.5:1
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel injection system
Carburettor
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine oil capacity
4.7 l 4.97 US qt | 4.14 UK qt
Engine oil specification
Coolant
19.4 l 20.5 US qt | 17.07 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
2268 kg 5000 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
450 l 15.9 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
85 l 22.45 US gal | 18.7 UK gal

Dimensions

Length
5591 mm 220.12 in.
Width
2012 mm 79.21 in.
Height
1331 mm 52.4 in.
Wheelbase
3058 mm 120.39 in.
Front track
1600 mm 62.99 in.
Rear (Back) track
1603 mm 63.11 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
Rear suspension
Rigid axle suspension, Anti-roll bar, Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Drum
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tire size
225/75 R15
Wheel rim size
7J x 15