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1948 Lincoln 876 H Series
Continental Coupe
Standard Specifications
  Show Summary  
Original Base Price $4,662.00
No. Produced 1,650
Body Maker Lincoln
No. Doors 2
Passengers
Model Number 57
Weight 4,125lbs
Wheelbase 125 inches
Length 219.6 inches
Width 77 3/16 inches
Height 67.125 inches
Front Tread 59 inches
Rear Tread 60 11/16 inches
Type V12, L-head
Displacement 292 cu. in.
Cylinders 12
Bore & Stroke 2 7/8 & 3 3/4 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 7.2 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 125@3600
Rated Horsepower 39.6
Torque 214@1600
Main Bearings 4
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material
Engine Numbers Same as VIN/Serial number.
Engine No. Location Top of transmission case, top of clutch housing and left side of front frame cross member.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Dual downdraft
Make Holley
Type Helical
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.12 to 1
2nd 1.44 to 1
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 2.73 to 1
Semicentrifugal
Clutch Size 10 inches
3/4 floating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 4.22 to 1
Front
Rear
Worm & roller
Service Bendix hydraulic drums
Front Size 12 inches
Rear Size 12 inches
Emergency Internal expanding on rear service brakes
Size 12 inches
Exhaust System
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 6 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Radiator Tubular and fin
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 7 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 19.5 Gallons
Oil 5 Quarts
Transmission 2.75 Pints
Cooling System 24.5 Quarts
Rear Differential 4 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Milestone Car
VIN/Serial no. 8H174290 to 8H182129
VIN Description
VIN Location Top of transmission case top of clutch housing and left side of front frame cross member.
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Additional Information
No. produced includes models 56, 57.

The Lincoln Motor Car-60Yrs of Excellence T.BonsallFree 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. BrighamHorseless 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 1948Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age November 1947Los Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
Paint Type
Colors Lincoln Maroon
Black
Moss Green
Grotto Blue
Steel Gray Metallic (Opalescent)
Pace Car Yellow
Sea Gull Gray
Dune Beige
Canyon Tan
Regal Blue
Valley Green Metallic (Opalescent)
Opal Blue Green
All colors may not be available in all models.
Standard/Optional Equipment
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