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| 1951 Lincoln Cosmopolitan Series 1EH | ||
| Coupe | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $3,416.00 | |
| No. Produced | 2,727 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Lincoln | |
| No. Doors | 2 | |
| Passengers | ||
| Model Number | M72 | |
| Weight | 4,340lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 125 inches | |
| Length | 220.5 inches | |
| Width | 78 3/16 inches | |
| Height | 64 3/32 inches | |
| Front Tread | 58.5 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 60 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | V8, L-head | |
| Displacement | 336.7 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 1/2 & 4 3/8 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 7.0 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | ||
| Brake Horsepower | 154@3600 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 39.2 | |
| Torque | 275@1800 | |
| Main Bearings | 3 | |
| Valve Lifters | Hydraulic | |
| Block Material | ||
| Engine Numbers | Same as VIN/Serial number. | |
| Engine No. Location | Under hood on dash panel to the left of the windshield wiper motor. | |
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Dual downdraft | |
| Make | Holley | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | Helical | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 | |
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | 2.53 to 1 | |
| 2nd | 1.52 to 1 | |
| 3rd | 1 to 1 | |
| 4th | Not applicable | |
| 5th | Not applicable | |
| Reverse | 3.16 to 1 |
| Clutch Type | |||
| Clutch Size | 10.5 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 3.91 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | |||
| Rear | |||
| Steering Gear | Worm & roller | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Bendix hydraulic drums | ||
| Front Size | 12 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 12 inches | ||
| Emergency | Rear service brakes | ||
| Size | 12 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | |||
| Ignition System | Distributor and coil | ||
| Battery | 6 volt storage battery | ||
| Cooling System | Centrifugal water pump | ||
| Radiator | Cellular tubular | ||
| Fuel Type | |||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | 15 x 6 | ||
| Tire Type | 4 ply | ||
| Tire Size | 8.2 x 15 | ||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 21.5 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 5 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 3.5 Pints | ||
| Cooling System | 34.5 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | 4 Pints | ||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | 51LP5001H to 51LP20813H | ||
| VIN Description | |||
| VIN Location | Under hood on dash panel to the left of the windshield wiper motor. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| No. produced includes Capri and model 72. | |||
| References | |
| The Lincoln Motor Car-60Yrs of Excellence T.Bonsall | Free Library of Philadelphia (Auto Ref Collctn) 1901 Vine Street Philadelphia PA 19103-1189 (215) 686-5404 |
| Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. Brigham | Horseless Carriage Foundation 8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119 La Mesa CA 91944-4119 (619) 464-0301 www.hcfi.org |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | ||
| Colors | Banning Blue (Opalescent) | |
| Chantilly Green | ||
| Admiral Blue (Opalescent) | ||
| Everglade Green | ||
| Cosmopolitan Maroon (Opalescent) | ||
| Luxor Maroon (Opalescent) | ||
| Kent Gray | ||
| Coppertone (Opalescent) | ||
| Tomah Ivory | ||
| Brewster Green (Opalescent) | ||
| Saxon Gray (Opalescent) | ||
| All colors may not be available in all models. | ||
| Two Tone Colors Available | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Hydra-Matic automatic transmission | Opt | |