Lincoln Continental Specifications
Here are the models, prices, and production numbers for the 1966, 1967, 1968, and 1969 Lincoln Continental, as well as detailed specifications for the 1966 Lincoln Continental.
1966-69 Lincoln Continental: Models, Prices, and Production
| 1966 | Weight | Price | Prod |
| 82 4d sedan | 5,085 | $5,750 | 35,809 |
86 convertible sedan | 5,480 | $6,383 | 3,180 |
89 hardtop coupe | 4,985 | $5,485 | 15,766 |
| Total | 54,755 | ||
| 1967 | |||
| 82 4d sedan | 5,049 | $5,795 | 33,331 |
| 86 convertible sedan | 5,505 | $6,449 | 2,276 |
| 89 hardtop coupe | 4,940 | $5,553 | 11,060 |
| Total | 46,667 | ||
| 1968 | |||
| 81 hardtop coupe | 4,883 | $5,736 | 9,415 |
| 82 4d sedan | 4,978 | $5,970 | 29,719 |
| Total | 39,134 | ||
| 1969 | |||
| 81 hardtop coupe | 4,910 | $5,830 | 9,032 |
| 82 4d sedan | 5,005 | $6,063 | 29,258 |
| Total | | | 38,290 |
| Source: Encyclopedia of American Cars From 1930, by the Auto Editors of Consumer Guide®, Publications International, Ltd., 1993 | |||
1966 Lincoln Continental: Specifications
| General | |
| Price | $5,485-$6,383 |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 126.0 |
| Overall length (in.) | 220.9 |
| Overall width (in.) | 79.7 |
| Overall height (in.) | 54.3-55.0 |
| Tread, front/rear (in.) | 62.1/61.0 |
| Ground clearance (in.) | 5.5 |
| Curb weight (lbs) | 5,185-5,680 |
| Fuel tank (gal) | 25.5 |
| Trunk (cu ft) | 18.0 |
| Convertible | 12.0 |
| Interior (sedan) | |
| Headroom, front (in.) | 39.0 |
| Legroom, front (in.) | 41.1 |
| Hiproom, front (in.) | 61.8 |
| Shoulder room, front (in.) | 59.8 |
| Headroom, rear (in.) | 38.6 |
| Legroom, rear (in.) | 41.0 |
| Hiproom, rear (in.) | 62.0 |
| Shoulder room, rear (in.) | 59.8 |
| Body | all-steel, unit-construction |
| Engine | |
| Type | 90-degree ohv V-8 |
| Block/manifolds | cast iron |
| Bore x stroke | 4.38 x 3.83 |
| Displacement (cid) | 462.0 |
| Horsepower @ rpm | 340 @ 4,600 |
| Torque (lbs/ft) @ rpm | 485 @ 2,800 |
| Compression ratio | 10.25:1 |
| Main bearings | 5 |
| Valve lifters | hydraulic |
| Fuel pump | mechanical |
| Carburetor | Carter 4-bbi |
| Electrical system | 12-volt |
| Transmission | 3-speed torque-converter Twin-Range Turbo-Drive, with 6-position selector dial |
| Suspension, front | independent Silent-Strut with sealed, pre-lubricated ball-joints, helical-coil springs, hydraulic shock absorbers with rebound control |
| Suspension, rear | solid semi-floating axle, Hotchkiss drive, 64-inch-long parallel leaf springs, rubber-cushioned rear axle mounting, hydraulic shock absorbers |
| Steering | re-circulating-ball, power-assisted |
| Turns lock-to-lock | 3.8 |
| Turning circle (ft) | 47.4 |
| Brakes | dual-hydraulic with front ventilated discs/rear drums, self-adjusting, power assisted |
| Rear drum diameter (in.) | 11.09 |
| Differential Ratio | hypoid 2.80:1, 3.00:1 opt |
| Exhaust system | dual aluminized and stainless steel with twin mufflers and resonators |
| Wheels | stamped-steel 15-inch disc |
| Tires | 9.15 x 15 4-ply rayon |
| Warranty | 24,000 miles/24 months |
| Performance* | |
| 0-30 mph (sec) | 4.0 |
| 0-45 mph (sec) | 6.8 |
| 0-60 mph (sec) | 10.8 |
| 0-1/4-mile (sec @ mph) | 18.1 @ 80.0 |
| Top speed (mph) | 125.0 |
| *Motor Trend, February 1966, testing a 1966 Lincoln Continental Coupe | |
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