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1970 Lincoln Continental Series
Sedan
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $5,808.00
No. Produced 28,622
Body Maker Lincoln
No. Doors 4
Passengers
Model Number 53A
Weight 4,713lbs
Wheelbase 127 inches
Length 225 inches
Width 79.6 inches
Height 55.7 inches
Front Tread 62.4 inches
Rear Tread 61 inches
Type Own V8, Overhead valve
Displacement 460 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 4.36 & 3.85 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 10.5 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 365@4600
Rated Horsepower 60.83
Torque 500@2800
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material Special alloy iron
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Downdraft 4-barrel
Make Autolite
Type Select Shift automatic
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 2.8 to 1
Front Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Hotchkiss
Integral power
Service Power front disc, rear self-adjusting drum
Front Size 11.875 inches
Rear Size 11 3/32 inches
Emergency Cable and conduit on rear service brakes
Size 11 3/32 inches
Exhaust System Single
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Water pump
Radiator Tubular and fin
Fuel Type Premium
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 9.15 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 24.5 Gallons
Oil 4 Quarts
Transmission 26 Pints
Cooling System 19.5 Quarts
Rear Differential 5 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Starting 0Y82Y800001
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 plate on top of left side of dashboard, visible through windshield.
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Additional Information

1970 Lincoln Mercury Product Data BookDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
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
Automotive Industries March 15 1970Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Paint Type
Colors Dark Maroon
Dark Ivy Green Metallic
Medium Gold Metallic
Dark Blue
Light Ivy Yellow
Medium Bronze Metallic
Black
Light Green
White
Medium Blue Metallic
Medium Brown Metallic
Light Gold
Pastel Yellow
Green Moondust Metallic
Red Moondust Metallic
Bronze Moondust Metallic
Olive Moondust Metallic
Medium Aqua Metallic
Dark Gray Metallic
Standard/Optional Equipment
6-Way Power Twin-Comfort SeatOpt
Six-Way Power Seat (Bench)Opt
Combination AM Radio/StereoTape SystemOpt
Automatic Speed ControlOpt
a/c-Manual Temperature ControlOpt
Belted White Walled TiresOpt
Automatic Temperature Control (a/c)Opt
Power Side Windows w/ Driver's LockStd
Vinyl Roof (five color selections)Opt
Higher Ratio Rear AxleStd
Luxury Wheel CoversOpt
Power Bench Seat (2 Way)Std
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