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1975 Lincoln Continental Series
Sedan
Standard Specifications
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1975  Lincoln Continental 4-Door Sedan

1975 Lincoln Continental 4-Door Sedan

Image courtesy of Ford Motor Co.

Original Base Price $9,656.00
No. Produced 33,513
Body Maker Lincoln
No. Doors 4
Passengers
Model Number 53A
Weight 5,379lbs
Wheelbase 127.2 inches
Length 232.9 inches
Width 79.6 inches
Height 55.6 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 8.0 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 206@3800
Rated Horsepower 60.83
Torque 357@2600
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 Solid state
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 230 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 24.5 Gallons
Oil 4 Quarts
Transmission 26 Pints
Cooling System 19.7 Quarts
Rear Differential 5 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Starting 5Y82A800001
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
No. produced includes Continental & Town Car Series models.

1975 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
Ward's Automotive Yearbook for 1975Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Motor Age December 1974Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Automotive News (1975 Almanac Issue)Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Paint Type
Colors All colors may not be available in all models.
Black
Silver Metallic
Silver Metallic
Red Glow Metallic
Dark Red
Medium Taupe Met
Bright Dark Blue Metallic
Medium Blue Metallic
Pastel Blue
Silver Blue Metallic
Dark Yellow Green Metallic
Light Green Gold Metallic
Dark Brown Metallic
Maize Yellow
Dark Gold Metallic
White
Bright Lime Gold Metallic
Aqua Blue Metallic
Dark Jade Metallic
Light Green
Ginger Bronze Metallic
Copper Metallic
Unique Gold Metallic
Bright Gold Yellow Metallic
Standard/Optional Equipment
Power Door LocksStd
Power Vent WindowsOpt
6-Way Power Twin-Comfort SeatOpt
Six-Way Power Seat (Bench)Opt
Power AntennaStd
Tilt Steering WheelStd
Remote Control Deck-Lid ReleaseStd
a/c-Automatic Temperature ControlStd
Four-Wheel Power Disc BrakesOpt
Power Side Windows w/ Driver's LockStd
Power-Operated Sunroof-Steel PanelOpt
Power-Operated Moonroof-Glass PanelOpt
Luxury Wheel CoversOpt
Higher Torque AxleOpt
AM/FM Multiplex Radio w/Stereo Tape PlayerOpt
RadioStd
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