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Lincoln Continental Mark V 430 MEL V8 Coupe

235 kW320 PS315 hp1960

petrol · 3-speed automatic · Coupe

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Lincoln Continental Mark V
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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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    grid 500 mm1 ft Side view: dashed lines mark the axles

    Engine

    FuelPetrol
    Displacement7,044 cm³ 7.0 l · 430 cu in
    Cylinders8
    Power235 kW 320 PS · 315 hp

    Transmission

    GearboxAutomatic
    Gears3
    DriveRear-wheel drive

    Dimensions and weight

    Length5,771 mm 227.2 in
    Width2,040 mm 80.3 in
    Height1,440 mm 56.7 in
    Wheelbase3,327 mm 131.0 in

    Production

    Body typeCoupe
    Years1960
    GenerationContinental Mark V (1960)

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