Lincoln Capri

from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Lincoln
Lincoln Capri sedan 4 doors (1953)
Lincoln Capri sedan 4 doors (1953)
capri
Production period: 1952-1959
Class : Upper class
Body versions : Sedan , coupe , convertible
Engines:
Gasoline engines : 5.2–7.0 liters
(118–151 kW)
Length: 5436-5817 mm
Width: 1971 mm
Height: 1592 mm
Wheelbase : 3327 mm
Empty weight : 1875-2279 kg
Previous model Cosmopolitan
successor Continental Mark V
Lincoln Capri Hardtop Coupe 2 Doors (1955)

The Lincoln Capri was a passenger car model manufactured by Lincoln between 1952 and 1959 .

Model history

In 1952 the Capri replaced the Cosmopolitan - which, however, continued to be manufactured - as the top model. The slightly more freshly styled vehicles were available as 4-door sedans, hardtop coupes and convertibles with 2 doors each. Like its sister models, the Capri had an overhead V8 engine with 5201 cc displacement, producing 118 kW (160 bhp) at 3900 rpm. developed. The engine power was transmitted to the rear wheels via a "Hydramatic" automatic transmission. While the bodies remained the same in the following year, the engine of the same size now developed 151 kW (205 bhp).

In 1954 the vehicles had increased in size and weight; they were about 25 mm longer and 25 mm wider. There was a large chrome-plated V on the hood of the car underneath the Lincoln badge. The engine, however, stayed the same. In 1955, the styling was slightly revised: the radiator grille lost its chrome-plated crossbar. There was also a larger engine: from 5588 cm³ it got 165 kW (225 bhp) at 4400 rpm.

In 1956 there was a major facelift: the vertical chrome rod in the radiator grille returned and the headlights were given fashionable bonnets. The side trim strips formed a Z in the area of ​​the rear doors. Again, a larger engine was installed, which generated 210 kW (285 bhp) from 6030 cm³. The convertible was omitted. At the same time, the sales figures (see below) fell dramatically. The power steering - previously an option that was often chosen - was now standard.

In the next model year, the rear of the car was significantly changed by gigantic tail fins reaching backwards . At the front, under the main headlights, additional headlights were added and the grille was made a little simpler. The side trim strips were essentially straight again, only in the area of ​​the rear bumper they formed a small V. In addition to the two remaining body shapes, a 4-door hardtop sedan was added. The output of the otherwise unchanged engine increased to 221 kW (300 bhp).

In 1958 the bodies were completely redesigned. The front showed a wide and high radiator grille with many small rectangles, which was flanked by sloping double headlights. The significantly longer and heavier cars now also had a panoramic window at the rear - as had been the case since 1957 at the front . The new design also corresponded to the larger engine with a displacement of 7046 cm³ and Holley quadruple carburetors. It developed 276 kW (375 bhp) at 4800 rpm.

In 1959, the last year of the Capri, the “arms race” came to an end: The cars were 50 mm shorter and the engine power 25 bhp lower. Little changed stylistically. In the following year, the new Continental Mk. V replaced the Capri as the top model.

Production numbers

Construction year limousine Hardtop sedan Hardtop Coupé Cabriolet total
1952 15,854 * 5,681 1,191 22,726 *
1953 11,352 12,916 2,372 26,640
1954 13,598 14.003 1,951 29,552
1955 10,724 11,462 1,487 23,673
1956 4,436 4,355 8,791
1957 1,476 1,451 2,973 5,900
1958 1,184 3,084 2,591 6,859
1959 1.312 4,417 2,200 7,929
total 60,156 * 8,952 56,181 7.001 132,290 *

* = contains the number of Cosmopolitan sedans in 1952

Web links

Commons : Lincoln Capri  - Collection of Images, Videos and Audio Files

source

  • Gunnell, John (editor): Standard Catalog of American Cars 1946-1975 , Krause Publishing, Iola (2002), ISBN 0-87349-461-X .