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1971 Lincoln Continental Series
Coupe
Standard Specifications
  Show Summary  
Original Base Price $6,966.00
No. Produced 8,205
Body Maker Lincoln
No. Doors 2
Passengers
Model Number 65A
Weight 4,825lbs
Wheelbase 127 inches
Length 225 inches
Width 79.6 inches
Height 55.5 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 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 23/32 inches
Rear Size 11 1/32 inches
Emergency Cable and conduit on rear service brakes
Size 11 1/32 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 225 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 1Y81Y800001
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

1971 Lincoln Mercury Advance Technical 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 1971Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Paint Type
Colors All colors may not be available in all models.
Black
Maroon Metallic
Red Moondust Metallic
Blue Moondust Metallic
Ivy Bronze Moondust Metallic
Bright Aqua Metallic
Dark Green
Light Green
Dark Gray Metallic
Light Gray Metallic
White
Pastel Blue
Light Yellow Gold
Medium Green Metallic
Medium Blue Metallic
Dark Brown Metallic
Gray Gold Metallic
Red
Light Pewter Metallic
Yellow
Dark Blue Metallic
Deep Blue Metallic
Tan
Medium Brown Metallic
Bright Blue Metallic
Ginger Bronze Moondust Metallic
Standard/Optional Equipment
Air ConditionerOpt
Rear Window DefoggerOpt
6-Way Power Twin-Comfort SeatOpt
Six-Way Power Seat (Bench)Opt
AM-FM Stereo RadioOpt
White Sidewall TiresOpt
Automatic Speed ControlOpt
Power windowsOpt
Power antennaOpt
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