1956-1957 Lincoln Continental Mark II Specifications
The Lincoln Continental Mark II will go down as one of the most elegant flops in automobile history. Despite classic styling and massive promotion, it was simply too expensive for the average -- or even above-average -- consumer.Check out the specifications of the Mark II in the chart below.
 ©2007 Publications International, Ltd. The 1956-1957 Lincoln Continental Mark II may not have lasted very long, but its devotees' loyalty is enduring. |
1956-1957 Lincoln Continental Mark II Specifications
| General Specifications | |
| Manufacturer | Continental Division, Ford Motor Company |
| Dates of Manufacture | June 1955-May 1957 |
| Body Type | two-door hardtop |
| As-New Price | $9,695 (1956), $9,966 (1957) |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 126.0 |
| Overall Length (in.) | 218.5 |
| Overall Width (in.) | 77.5 |
| Overall Height (in.) | 56.0 |
| Shipping Weight (lbs) | 4,797 (1956), 4,825 (1957) |
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| Drivetrain Specifications | |
| Engine Type | ohv V-8 |
| Bore x Stroke (in.) | 4.00 x 3.66 |
| Displacement (cu. in.) | 368.0 |
| Compression Ratio (:1) | 9.0 (1956), 10.0 (1957) |
| Carburetion | 4-barrel downdraft (Holley 1956, Carter 1957) |
| Exhaust System | dual |
| Horsepower @ rpm | 285 @ 4,600 (1956), 300 @ 4,600 (1957) |
| Torque @ rpm (lbs/ft) | 402 @ 3,000 (1956), 415 @ 3,000 (1957) |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 25 |
| Crankcase Capacity (qts) | 5 |
| Radiator Capacity (qts) | 25.5 |
| Transmission Type | Lincoln Turbo-Drive 2-speed torque-converter automatic |
| Final Drive ratio (:1) | 3.07 |
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| Chassis Specifications | |
| Front Suspension | independent; upper and lower control arms with ball joints, coil springs, temperature-sensitive shock absorbers |
| Rear Suspension | live axles, semi-elliptic leaf springs, temperature-sensitive shock absorbers |
| Steering | power-assisted recirculating ball |
| Turns Lock-to-Lock | 3.9 |
| Turn Diameter (curb-to-curb, ft) | 45.3 |
| Brakes | power-assisted 12.0-inch cast-iron drums front and rear |
| Wheels (in.) | 15 x 6.5 (drop-center rim) |
| Tires (in.) | 8.20 x 15 (tubeless 4-ply whitewall) |
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| Standard Equipment | |
| Power steering; power brakes; power front seat; power door windows; power vent windows; AM radio; heater; choice of cloth or leather upholstery; full interior and trunk carpeting; tachometer; electric clock; full engine instrumentation; tubeless whitewall tires; full wheel covers; dual exhausts. | |
| Performance (a) | |
| 0-60 Acceleration (mph) | 12-14 |
| Top Speed (mph) | 110-115 |
| Fuel Consumption (mpg) | 8-11 |
| (a): Ratings based on contemporary road reports | |
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