Lincoln Continental Mark II 368 V8 Coupe
213 kW290 PS286 hp545 Nm1956
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- Power
- 213 kW 290 PS · 286 hp
- Torque
- 545 Nm 402 lb-ft
- 0–100 km/h
- 12.0 s
- Kerb weight
- 2,268 kg
- Top speed
- 184 km/h
- Length
- 5,547 mm
A 6.0-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine with 213 kW (290 PS) and 545 Nm of torque powers the Lincoln Continental Mark II 6.0 368 V8 coupe. The Continental Mark II 6.0 368 V8 213 kW pairs rear-wheel drive with a 3-speed automatic transmission.
This is the entry point among the 2 versions of the Continental Mark II; the range-topping 6.0 368 V8 (224 kW) has 5% more power. On paper, it sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in 12.0 s, tops out at 184 km/h, tips the scales at 2,268 kg and offers 128 PS per tonne.
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Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 6,030 cm³ 6.0 l · 368 cu in |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Power | 213 kW 290 PS · 286 hp |
| Torque | 545 Nm 402 lb-ft |
Transmission
| Gearbox | Automatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | 3 |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Performance
| 0–100 km/h | 12.0 s 0–62 mph |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 184 km/h 114 mph |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 5,547 mm 218.4 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,969 mm 77.5 in |
| Height | 1,430 mm 56.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 3,200 mm 126.0 in |
| Kerb weight | 2,268 kg 5,000 lb |
Production
| Body type | Coupe |
|---|---|
| Years | 1956 |
| Generation | Continental Mark II (1956–1957) |
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