Lincoln premiere Second generation
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Model years |
1958 to 1960 |
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Assembly |
USA |
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Designer |
John Najjar |
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Body style |
2-door hardtop |
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Engine |
430 cu in (7.0 L) MEL V8 |
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Transmission |
3-speed Turbo-Drive automatic |
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Wheelbase |
131.0 in |
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Length |
227.2 in - 229.0 in |
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Width |
80.1 in - 80.3 in |
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Height |
56.5 in - 56.7 in |
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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.
