Lincoln Continental Mark V 430 MEL V8 Coupe
235 kW320 PS315 hp1960
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- Power
- 235 kW 320 PS · 315 hp
- Length
- 5,771 mm
- Displacement
- 7,044 cm³
A 7.0-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine with 235 kW (320 PS) powers the Lincoln Continental Mark V 7.0 430 MEL V8 coupe. In the Continental Mark V 7.0 430 MEL V8, power reaches the rear wheels through a 3-speed automatic transmission.
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Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 7,044 cm³ 7.0 l · 430 cu in |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Power | 235 kW 320 PS · 315 hp |
Transmission
| Gearbox | Automatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | 3 |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 5,771 mm 227.2 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,040 mm 80.3 in |
| Height | 1,440 mm 56.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 3,327 mm 131.0 in |
Production
| Body type | Coupe |
|---|---|
| Years | 1960 |
| Generation | Continental Mark V (1960) |
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