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INTRODUCTION DATE: | September 27, 1963 |
TOTAL PRODUCTION: | 3,328 |
TOP LINE: MODEL/BODY CODE/MODEL NAME/BASE PRICE BOTTOM LINE: WEIGHT/PRODUCTION |
86 74A Lincoln Continental Convertible $6,938Weight: 5,393 Built: 3,328 Production Started: August 12, 1963; Production Ended: July 24, 1964. |
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ENGINE CODE | ENGINE DETAILS |
N - 430 CID V-8 Export: 7 - 430 CID V-8 (low compression) | Bore and Stroke: 4.30 x 3.70 inches Compression Ratio: 10.00:1 Brake Horsepower: 320 @ 4600 rpm Torque: 465 lb.-ft. @ 2600 rpm Carburetor: Carter 4V (C3VE-9510B) |
TRANSMISSION CODE | TRANSMISSION DESCRIPTION |
4 | Twin-Range Turbo-Drive Automatic |
REAR AXLE CODE | REAR AXLE RATIO |
1 Optional: 3 A | 2.89:1 Optional: 3.11:1 2.89:1 Directed power |
TIRE SIZE | BRAKES |
9.15 x 15 Firestone brand | Self-adjusting hydraulic system Front: Aluminum drums Rear: Drum type Drum Diameter: 11 inches Total brake lining area: 259 square inches |
WHEELBASE | DIMENSIONS |
126 inches Front Tread: 62.1 inches Rear Tread: 61.0 inches | Length: 216.3 inches Width: 78.6 inches Height: 54.2 inches Trunk: 15.5 cubic feet Trunk Sill Height: 24.0" Steering Wheel: 16 inches |
STEERING | ADJUSTABLE COLUMN |
Steering Gear Ratio: 17.0 to 1 Over-All Steering Ratio: 20.5 to 1 Turns Lock-to-Lock: 3.8 | (Optional) Total Adjustment Range: 3.5 inches (vertical) Range Above Normal: 2.5 inches Range Below Normal: 1 inch |
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS | CAPACITIES |
Front headroom:39" Rear headroom:38.4" Front legroom:41.1" Rear legroom:40.5" Front shoulder room:59.3" Rear shoulder room:59.4" | Fuel Tank: 24 gallons Cooling System: 25 qts. (with heater) Transmission: 11.8 qts. Luggage: 15.5 cu. ft. (Sedan) |
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The 1964 Lincoln Continental was substantially larger than it had been previously. Leg room was increased by 4 inches; knee room gained 2.5 inches, more than double that of the 1961 model; usable trunk capacity increased by 15 percent, a total gain of 33 percent more than in 1961. Even the glove compartment was 50 percent larger! | 1964 was the first year for: - Individually adjustable contour front seat option
- Vertically Adjustable Steering Column option
- "Linear" instrument panel
- Squared off upper rear door glass angle
- 126 inch wheelbase
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