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| 1954 Lincoln Cosmopolitan Series | ||
| Sport Coupe | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $3,625.00 | |
| No. Produced | 2,994 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Lincoln | |
| No. Doors | 2 | |
| Passengers | ||
| Model Number | 60C | |
| Weight | 4,155lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 123 inches | |
| Length | 214.8 inches | |
| Width | 77.1 inches | |
| Height | 64.2 inches | |
| Front Tread | 58.5 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 58.5 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | V8, Valve-in-head | |
| Displacement | 317.5 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 13/16 & 3 1/2 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 8.0 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | Not applicable | |
| Brake Horsepower | 205@4200 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 46.51 | |
| Torque | 305@2650 | |
| Main Bearings | 5 | |
| Valve Lifters | Hydraulic | |
| Block Material | ||
| Engine Numbers | Same as VIN/Serial number. | |
| Engine No. Location | On right front door hinge post below upper hinge opening. | |
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Downdraft 4-barrel | |
| Make | Holley | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | Hydra-Matic automatic | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 4 | |
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | Not applicable | |
| 2nd | Not applicable | |
| 3rd | Not applicable | |
| 4th | Not applicable | |
| 5th | Not applicable | |
| Reverse | Not applicable |
| Clutch Type | Not applicable | ||
| Clutch Size | |||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 3.31 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent coil springs | ||
| Rear | Longitudinal leaf spring | ||
| Steering Gear | Worm & roller | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | 4 wheel hydraulic drum | ||
| Front Size | 12 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 12 inches | ||
| Emergency | Rear service brakes | ||
| Size | 11 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | |||
| Ignition System | Distributor and coil | ||
| Battery | 6 volt storage battery | ||
| Cooling System | Centrifugal pump with thermostat | ||
| Radiator | Fin and tube | ||
| Fuel Type | Premium | ||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | 8 x 15 | ||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 20 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 5 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 11 Pints | ||
| Cooling System | 22.5 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | 4 Pints | ||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | See Additional Information | ||
| VIN Description | |||
| VIN Location | On right front door hinge post below upper hinge opening. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| Serial Nos.: 54WA5001H to 54WA36840H & 54LA5001H to 54LA9891H | |||
| References | |
| 1954 Lincoln Continental & Capri Sales Manual | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) 5201 Woodward Detroit MI 48202 (313) 833-1456 www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm |
| The Lincoln Motor Car-60Yrs of Excellence T.Bonsall | Free Library of Philadelphia (Auto Ref Collctn) 1901 Vine Street Philadelphia PA 19103-1189 (215) 686-5404 |
| Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. Brigham | Horseless Carriage Foundation 8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119 La Mesa CA 91944-4119 (619) 464-0301 www.hcfi.org |
| Motor Age January 1954 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Motor Age July 1954 | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | Lacquer or Enamel | |
| Colors | Embassy Brown Metallic | |
| Regal Red | ||
| Royal Red | ||
| Cadet Gray Metallic | ||
| Columbia Blue | ||
| Premier Yellow | ||
| Ambassador Blue Metallic | ||
| Wellington Gray | ||
| Colony Tan | ||
| Canterbury Green | ||
| Ermine White | ||
| Viceroy Brown Metallic | ||
| All colors may not be available in all models. | ||
| Two Tone Colors Available | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||