Lincoln Continental Mark IV (1972 - 1976)
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Details
| Layout | FR layout |
|---|---|
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 460 cu in (7.5 L) Ford 385 V8 |
| Transmission | 3-speed C6 automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 120.4 in (3,058 mm) |
| Length | 228.1 in (5,794 mm) |
| Width | 79.8 in (2,027 mm) |
| Height | 53.5 in (1,359 mm) |
| Curb weight | 5,264 lb (2,388 kg) |
| Make & model | Engine block | Curb Weight | Horsepower 'SAE net' | Top speed | Acceleration 0 to 60 mph | Fuel economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental Mark IV | V8 | 5,264 lb (2,388 kg) | 215 PS (158.1 kW; 212.1 bhp) | 190 km/h (120 mph) | 10.8 sec | 4.8 km/l (14 mpg‑imp; 11 mpg‑US) |
| Cadillac Eldorado | V8 | 4,828 lb (2,190 kg) | 238 PS (175.0 kW; 234.7 bhp) | 189 km/h (117 mph) | 9.7 sec | 4 km/l (11 mpg‑imp; 9.4 mpg‑US) |
| Rolls-Royce Corniche | V8 | 4,816 lb (2,185 kg) | 240 PS (176.5 kW; 236.7 bhp) | 190 km/h (120 mph) | 9.7 sec | 5.1 km/l (14 mpg‑imp; 12 mpg‑US) |
| Jaguar XKE Series III V12 | V12 | 3,380 lb (1,533 kg) | 254 PS (186.8 kW; 250.5 bhp) | 217 km/h (135 mph) | 6.8 sec | 5.5 km/l (16 mpg‑imp; 13 mpg‑US) |
| Citroën SM | V6 | 1,520 kg (3,350 lb) | 170 PS (125.0 kW; 167.7 bhp) | 220 km/h (140 mph) | 8.5 sec | 8 km/l (23 mpg‑imp; 19 mpg‑US) |
| Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC | V8 | 3,494 lb (1,585 kg) | 192 PS (141.2 kW; 189.4 bhp) | 202 km/h (126 mph) | 9.5 sec | 6.5 km/l (18 mpg‑imp; 15 mpg‑US) |
| Jensen Interceptor | V8 | 3,500 lb (1,588 kg) | 254 PS (186.8 kW; 250.5 bhp) | 217 km/h (135 mph) | 7.5 sec | 4.4 km/l (12 mpg‑imp; 10 mpg‑US) |
| BMW 3.0CS | Straight 6 | 1,420 kg (3,131 lb) | 180 PS (132.4 kW; 177.5 bhp) | 200 km/h (120 mph) | 7.9 sec | 7.6 km/l (21 mpg‑imp; 18 mpg‑US) |