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Continental = 6 m long, 2200 kg

 

1956-1957 Lincoln Continental Mark II Specifications

General Specifications
Manufacturer
Continental Division, Ford Motor Company
Dates of Manufacture
June 1955-May 1957 
Body Type
two-door hardtop 
As-New Price
$9,695 (1956), $9,966 (1957) 
Wheelbase (in.) 
126.0 
Overall Length (in.)
218.5 
Overall Width (in.) 77.5 
Overall Height (in.) 
56.0 
Shipping Weight (lbs) 
4,797 (1956), 4,825 (1957) 

Drivetrain Specifications 
Engine Type ohv V-8
Bore x Stroke (in.) 
4.00 x 3.66 
Displacement (cu. in.) 
368.0 
Compression Ratio (:1) 
9.0 (1956), 10.0 (1957) 
Carburetion 
4-barrel downdraft (Holley 1956, Carter 1957) 
Exhaust System 
dual 
Horsepower @ rpm 
285 @ 4,600 (1956), 300 @ 4,600 (1957) 
Torque @ rpm (lbs/ft)
402 @ 3,000 (1956), 415 @ 3,000 (1957) 
Fuel Capacity (gal)
25 
Crankcase Capacity (qts) 

Radiator Capacity (qts) 
25.5 
Transmission Type 
Lincoln Turbo-Drive 2-speed torque-converter automatic 
Final Drive ratio (:1) 
3.07 

Chassis Specifications
Front Suspension independent; upper and lower control arms with ball joints, coil springs, temperature-sensitive shock absorbers 
Rear Suspension 
live axles, semi-elliptic leaf springs, temperature-sensitive shock absorbers 
Steering 
power-assisted recirculating ball 
Turns Lock-to-Lock 
3.9 
Turn Diameter (curb-to-curb, ft)
45.3 
Brakes 
power-assisted 12.0-inch cast-iron drums front and rear 
Wheels (in.) 
15 x 6.5 (drop-center rim) 
Tires (in.)
8.20 x 15 (tubeless 4-ply whitewall) 

Standard Equipment 
Power steering; power brakes; power front seat; power door windows; power vent windows; AM radio; heater; choice of cloth or leather upholstery; full interior and trunk carpeting; tachometer; electric clock; full engine instrumentation; tubeless whitewall tires; full wheel covers; dual exhausts.

Performance (a)
0-60 Acceleration (mph)
12-14
Top Speed (mph)
110-115
Fuel Consumption (mpg) 
8-11 
(a): Ratings based on contemporary road reports

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