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1961 Lincoln Continental Series
Hardtop
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price
No. Produced 4
Body Maker Lincoln
No. Doors 4
Passengers
Model Number 57C
Weight
Wheelbase 123 inches
Length 212.4 inches
Width 78.6 inches
Height 55.1 inches
Front Tread 62.1 inches
Rear Tread 61 inches
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
Type Dual throat
Make Carter
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
Not applicable
Clutch Size
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 2.89 to 1
Front Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Longitudinal leaf spring
Integral power
Service Power, hydraulic
Front Size 11 inches
Rear Size 11 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 11 inches
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
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 9 x 14
Spare Location Trunk
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
Milestone Car
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
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Additional Information

The Production Figure Book for U.S. Cars Jerry HeasleyHorseless 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. BrighamHorseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age January 1961Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age April 1961Horseless Carriage Foundation
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 RadioStd
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