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1950s

Lincoln Capri 1st Generation

Lincoln Capri 1st Gen

Production period:

1952 to 1955

Class :

Luxury car

Body versions :

Saloon , Coupé ,Cabriolet

Engines:

Gasoline 5.2-5.6 liters 

 

 

The Lincoln Capri  1st generation was a car model from the 1950s that was manufactured in the USA by Lincoln the model years over 3 build generations 1952 to 1959 In this case no relation to the Ford capri from Europe .

History 

In 1952, the Capri replaced the Cosmopolitan - which, however, was still manufactured - as the top model. The fresher styled vehicles were available as a 4-door sedan, a hardtop coupe and a convertible with 2 doors each. Like its sister models, the Capri had an overhead V8 engine with 5201 cc, the 118 kW (160 bhp) at 3900 / min. developed. The engine power was transmitted via a "Hydramatic" automatic transmission to the rear wheels. While the bodies remain the same in the following year, the engine of the same size now develops 151 kW (205 bhp).

In 1954, the vehicles had increased in size and weight; they were about 25 mm longer and 25 mm wider. There was a large chrome-plated metal V under the Lincoln emblem on the hood. The engine remained the same. In 1955, the styling was slightly revised: The grille lost its chrome crossbar. There was a larger engine: From 5588 cc he drew 165 kW (225 bhp) at 4400 / min.

 

Lincoln Capri specifications

 

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  • Specification

    Engines: Gasoline V8 5.2 to 7.0 liters (118-151 kW)
    Length: 5436-5817 mm
    Width: 1971 mm
    Height: 1592 mm
    Wheelbase: 3327 mm
    Curb weight: 1875-2279 kg
    Previous model: Cosmopolitan

    Production figures 

    Construction year

    limousine

    Hardtop sedan

    Hardtop

    Cabriolet

    total

    1952

    15854 

     

    5681

    1191

    22,726 

    1953

    11352

     

    12916

    2372

    26,640

    1954

    13598

     

    14003

    1951

    29552

    1955

    10724

     

    11462

    1487

    23673

    1956

    4436

     

    4355

     

    8791

    1957

    1476

    1451

    2973

     

    5900

    1958

    1184

    3084

    2591

     

    6859

    1959

    1312

    4417

    2200

     

    7929

    total

    60,156 

    8952

    56181

    7001

    132,290 

     

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