1979 Lincoln Continental Mark V Classic Car Excellent Original Cond. w/Moon Roof
1979 Lincoln Mark Series 2 Door Coupe Description
1979 Black MARK V Lincoln Continental Mark Series Classic CarA TRUE Survivor in Original Condition. A Real Head Turner541-499-4798
- 16,860 miles on odometer believed to be original. Buyer must use own discretion as the original dealership maintenance records from the 79-80's were not recovered due to death of the one and only owner. I spoke to shop mechanic who maintained owners large fleet of business cars after the 80's that had just one invoice for one minor replacement and believed the cars milage is original.
- Moonroof in perfect working order.
- Factory mag wheels with chrome caps.
- All mechanical in smooth working order needing no repairs to my knowledge.
- Kept in same climate controlled warehouse from 1979 to 2015, then garaged in enclosed automobile storage unit to date.
- Non-Smoking Car
- Non-Pet Car
- 3 speed automatic transmission.
- Mark V car weighs a quoted 2045 kg.
- The cars 8 Track searchable radio is the most expensive radio option available on Mark V in 1979.
- No dents or scratches in body. 1 minor flaw on one rocker body chrome strip below passenger door.
- Its like a dream boat to drive the freeway.
- Has been in Oregon in climate controlled warehouse while owned/maintained/pampered/loved by one owner, (a millionaire business man) from 1979 until his death in 2015.
Without question, the Mark Vs were one of the most desirable and most wanted American personal luxury cars ever made. And rightly so. The elegant design of these cars has challenged the years, and they still turn as many heads today as they did when they were new. The final opportunity to purchase a vehicle of this size came in 1979. Quite simply, they were the most beautiful automobiles in America.Specifications 1979 Mark V Lincoln Continental at carfolio.comLINCOLNCONTINENTAL MARK V,1979
bodywork
body type4/5 seater fixed-head coupé |
number of doors2 |
designer
dimensions & weights
mm | inches |
wheelbase3060 | 120.5 |
track/tread (front)1605 | 63.2 |
track/tread (rear)1590 | 62.6 |
length5850 | 230.3 |
width2020 | 79.5 |
height1349 | 53.1 |
ground clearance120 | 4.7 |
length:wheelbase ratio1.91 |
kerb weight2045kg | 4508lb |
weight distribution
fuel tank capacity95 litres | 20.9 UKGal | 25.1 USGal |
aerodynamics
drag coefficient |
frontal area
cda
engine
engine typenaturally aspirated petrol |
engine manufacturerFord |
engine code
cylindersV 8in 90° vee |
capacity6.6 litre 6590cc (402.146cu in) |
bore×stroke101.6 × 101.6mm 4 × 4in |
bore/stroke ratio1 |
overhead valve(OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 16 valves in total |
maximum power output
(din)161PS(159bhp) (119kW) at 3400rpm |
specific output
(din)24.1bhp/litre 0.4bhp/cu in |
maximum torque
(din)427Nm(315ft·lb) (43.5kgm) at 1800rpm |
specific torque
(din)64.8Nm/litre 0.78ft·lb/cu3 |
engine constructioncast iron block & head |
sumpwet sumped |
compression ratio8:1 |
fuel system1 Fo 2150A 9510 D9VE-LB carb |
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)814.2kPa(118.1psi) |
maximum rpm
crankshaft bearings5 |
engine coolantWater |
unitary capacity823.75cc |
aspirationNormal |
compressorN/A |
intercoolerNone |
catalytic converterY |
performance
acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
acceleration 0-60mph
acceleration 0-100km/h
acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
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standing quarter-mile
standing kilometre
maximum speed175km/h(109mph) |
power-to-weight ratio78.83PS/g 57.98kW/g 77.75bhp/ton 0.03bhp/lb |
weight-to-power ratio17.25kg/kW 28.81lb/bhp
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fuel consumption
fuel consumption
universal consumption (calculated from the above)
litres per 100km
km per litre
uk mpg
us mpg
carbon dioxide emissions
carfolio calculatedco2?
ved band (uk)
co2effizienz (de)
chassis
engine positionfront |
engine layoutlongitudinal |
drive wheelsrear wheel drive |
torque splitN/A |
steeringrecirculating ball |
turns lock-to-lock4.080 |
turning circle14.20m |
front suspensionI.W.CS.ARB. |
rear suspensionLA.RA.TA.CS. |
wheel size front6 x 15 |
wheel size rear6 x 15 |
tyres front225 x 15 |
tyres rear225 x 15 |
brakes f/rVeDi/Dr-S |
front brake diameter300mm |
rear brake diameter292mm |
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gearbox3 speed automatic |
top gear ratio1 |
final drive ratio2.47 |
general
carfolio.com id62568 |
production total
model code
model family
racrating51.2 |
insurance classificationNo information available |
tax bandNo information available |
1979 Lincoln Continental Mark Vadded 1999-08-26. Last modified 2013-02-28.
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