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| 1965 Lincoln Continental Series | ||
| Sedan | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Details |
| Original Base Price | $6,292.00 | |
| No. Produced | 36,824 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Lincoln | |
| No. Doors | 4 | |
| Passengers | ||
| Model Number | 53A | |
| Weight | 5,075lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 126 inches | |
| Length | 216.3 inches | |
| Width | 78.6 inches | |
| Height | 54.2 inches | |
| Front Tread | 62.1 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 61 inches | |
| Engine | + | |
| Type | Own V8, Overhead valve | |
| Displacement | 429.59 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 4 19/64 & 3 45/64 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 10.1 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | ||
| Brake Horsepower | 320@4600 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 59.08 | |
| Torque | 465@2600 | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Downdraft 4-barrel | |
| Make | Carter | |
| Transmission | + | |
| Type | Turbo Drive | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 |
| 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 | Semi-elliptic leaf springs | ||
| Steering Gear | Integral power | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Power front disc, rear self-adjusting drum | ||
| Front Size | 11 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 11.09 inches | ||
| Emergency | Cable and conduit on rear service brakes | ||
| Size | 11.09 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | + | ||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | + | ||
| Capacities | + | ||
| Classic Rating | Milestone Car | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | Starting 5Y82A400001 | ||
| VIN Description | Total Digits: 11 | ||
| Digits 1: Model year | |||
| Digits 2: Assembly plant | |||
| Digits 3-4: Body style | |||
| Digits 5: Engine | |||
| Digits 6-11: Production number | |||
| VIN Location | On right side under hood on fender apron. | ||
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