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| 1961 Lincoln Continental Series | ||
| Hardtop | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | ||
| No. Produced | 4 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Lincoln | |
| No. Doors | 4 | |
| Passengers | ||
| Model Number | 57C | |
| Weight | ||
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 123 inches | |
| Length | 212.4 inches | |
| Width | 78.6 inches | |
| Height | 55.1 inches | |
| Front Tread | 62.1 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 61 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | V8, Valve-in-head | |
| Displacement | 429.59 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 4 19/64 & 3 45/64 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 10.0 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | Not applicable | |
| Brake Horsepower | 300@4100 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 59.08 | |
| Torque | 465@2000 | |
| Main Bearings | 5 | |
| Valve Lifters | Hydraulic | |
| Block Material | ||
| Engine Numbers | ||
| Engine No. Location | On left front door hinge post below upper hinge opening. | |
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Dual throat | |
| Make | Carter | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | Turbo Drive | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 | |
| 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 | 2.89 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent ball joint with coil springs | ||
| Rear | Longitudinal leaf spring | ||
| Steering Gear | Integral power | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Power, hydraulic | ||
| Front Size | 11 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 11 inches | ||
| Emergency | Rear service brakes | ||
| Size | 11 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | Dual with crossover | ||
| Ignition System | Distributor and coil | ||
| Battery | 12 volt storage battery | ||
| Cooling System | Centrifugal pump with thermostat | ||
| Radiator | Fin and tube | ||
| Fuel Type | |||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | 9 x 14 | ||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 21 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 5 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 23 Pints | ||
| Cooling System | 22 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | 4.75 Pints | ||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Milestone Car | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | Starting 1Y86A400001 | ||
| VIN Description | Total Digits: 11 | ||
| Digits 1: Model year | |||
| Digits 2: Assembly plant | |||
| Digits 3-4: Series & Body style | |||
| Digits 5: Engine | |||
| Digits 6-11: Production number | |||
| VIN Location | |||
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| Additional Information | |||
| References | |
| The Production Figure Book for U.S. Cars Jerry Heasley | Horseless Carriage Foundation 8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119 La Mesa CA 91944-4119 (619) 464-0301 www.hcfi.org |
| Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. Brigham | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Motor Age January 1961 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Motor Age April 1961 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | Enamel | |
| Colors | Aquamarine | |
| Monte Carlo Red | ||
| Corinthian White | ||
| Platinum | ||
| Turquoise Mist | ||
| Sultana White | ||
| Summer Rose | ||
| Rose Glow Metallic | ||
| Honey Beige | ||
| Blue Haze | ||
| Empress Blue Metallic | ||
| Executive Gray Metallic | ||
| Green Velvet Metallic | ||
| Sunburst Yellow | ||
| Black Cherry Metallic | ||
| Regency Turquoise Metallic | ||
| Columbia Blue Metallic | ||
| Sheffield Gray Metallic | ||
| Saxon Green Metallic | ||
| Desert Frost Metallic | ||
| Crystal Green Metallic | ||
| Royal Red Metallic | ||
| Briar Brown Metallic | ||
| All colors may not be available in all models. | ||
| Two Tone Colors Available | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Pushbutton Radio | Std | |