Lincoln premiere Second generation
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Model years | 1958 to 1960 |
Assembly | USA |
Designer | John Najjar |
Body style | 2-door hardtop |
Engine | 430 cu in (7.0 L) MEL V8 |
Transmission | 3-speed Turbo-Drive automatic |
Wheelbase | 131.0 in |
Length | 227.2 in - 229.0 in |
Width | 80.1 in - 80.3 in |
Height | 56.5 in - 56.7 in |
Curb weight | 4,900–5,200 lb (2,200–2,400 kg) |
The Lincoln Premiere was a luxury car that was manufactured by Lincoln in the model years 1956-1960 .
For the model year 1958, the Lincoln Premiere was completely redesigned. Instead of the previous separate frame, the vehicle now had a self-supporting body . The premiere was much longer. Its wheelbase grew to 3327 mm; the outside length increased by 125 mm. The body was completely redesigned. The grille was a bit higher, and the twin headlights were tilted. New were the sharp-cut tail fins. To adequately power the larger and heavier cars, there was a larger 7046 cc engine producing 375 bhp (276 kW) at 4800 rpm.
The model range of the premiere was limited from 1958 to a four-door sedan and a two-door coupe. The convertible was no longer offered from 1958.
For the model years 1959 and 1960, the construction of the premiere was essentially unchanged. The body was preserved; the modifications were limited to lateral trim on the fenders (1959) and new front bumpers (1960). These were round chromed bumper design.
The power of the otherwise unchanged engines was reduced in 1959 to 350 SAE - PS and 1960 to 315 hp.
The premiere occupied from 1958 the middle place in the brand hierarchy. New top model was the Continental Mark III , which was technically identical to the premiere and also used the same body, but was much better equipped. The Mark III was officially marketed not as Lincoln, but as Continental. 1959 was the top model Lincoln Continental Mark IV and 1960 Lincoln Continental Mark V . They maintained their fundamental agreement with the premiere during this time.
From 1961 there were no longer the two simpler equipped series Capri and Premiere. Only the Lincoln Continental was offered, which had a completely different body.
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Technical
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ENGINE:
Advanced, short-stroke design, developing 375 horsepower at 4800 rpm.
Delivers 490 lb.-ft. of torque at 3100 rpm.
Bore 4.30 in., stroke 3.70 in.
Displacement 430 cu. in.
Compression ratio 10.5:1.
Deep skirt alloy iron cylinder block.
5-main bearing crankshaft.
Aluminum-alloy pistons
two compression rings and one oil control ring.Top ring chrome plated. Rotating.type overhead valves with hydraulic valve lifters.LUBRICATION:
Pressure lubrication to all main. connecting rod and camshaft bearings and rocker arms.
Full-flow. throw-away-type oil filter.
Oil capacity 6 quarts (refill) with filter change. 5 quarts without filter change.COOLING:
"3 Stage pressurized" with 3 thermostats to control flow. Water jacketed intake manifold.
Capacity with heater, 25 quarts; without heater, 23.FUEL SYSTEM :
4-barrel carburetor with vacuum-operated secondary barrels.
Automatic choke.
Fuel capacity 22 gallons.
Built-in plastic fuel tank filter.ELECTRICAL:
Centrifugal-vacuum spark control.
Weatherproof ignition.
Anti-fouling 18 mm gasket-less. tapered-seat spark plugs.
78 plate aircraft-type battery with 70 ampere-hour capacity.
12-volt ignition system.EXHAUST:
Dual with reverse-flow mufflers and resonators.AIR INTAKE:
Temperature Controlled air induction system
Paper air cleaner.DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase 131 in. Over-all length. 229 in.
Over-all width. 80.1 in.
Over-all sedan height (loaded), 56.5 in.
Tread 61 in.. front and rear.
Tire size. 9:00 14 (closed cars), 9:50 x 14
convertibles and air conditioned cars.)CONSTRUCTION:
Welded. integral body and frame.
Rustproofed by immersion to belt line of car.FRONT SUSPENSION:
Improved ball-joint type.
Telescopicshock absorbers.
Over-all power steering ratio 20.1:1.REAR SUSPENSION:
Trailing arms with coil springs Telescopic-type shock absorbers.
Springs, shock absorbers and trailing arm Pivots— rubber mounted.BRAKES:
Vacuum boosted hydraulic brakes with 11 inch drums.
Total effective braking area 262 sq. in.
Molded asbestos linings..
Independent mechanical parking brake on rear wheels.
Brake H.P. :375
RPM: 4800
Max. speed: 125 m.p.h.
Gas cons. : 14.1—15.6 mpg Imp. 11.8—13.1 mpg US
Radiator capacity: 38.31 imp.pts. 23 US qts.
Engine oil capacity: 8.3 imp.pts. 5 US qts.
Gastank capacity: 18.31 imp.pts. 22 US gal.Production figures
1958
2d hardtop 3043
4d sedan 1660
Landau 4d hardtop 5572
1959
2d hardtop 1963
4d sedan 1282
Landau 4d hardtop 4606
1960
2d hardtop 1364
4d sedan 1010
Landau 4d hardtop 4200Construction year
total
1958
10275
1959
7881
1960
6574
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