Lincoln Cosmopolitan

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Lincoln Cosmopolitan Sedan 4 Doors (1949)
Lincoln Cosmopolitan Sedan 4 Doors (1949)
Cosmopolitan
Production period: 1949-1954
Class : Upper class
Body versions : Sedan , coupe , convertible
Engines:
Petrol engines : 5.2–5.5 liters
(112–151 kW)
Length: 5390-5601 mm
Width:
Height:
Wheelbase :
Empty weight : 1869-2102 kg
Previous model Continental 1946-1948
successor Custom 1955
Lincoln Cosmopolitan Hardtop Coupe (1954)

The Lincoln Cosmopolitan was a luxury car manufactured by Lincoln between 1949 and 1954 .

Year by year

Series 9EH (1949)

In 1949 the Cosmopolitan replaced the Continental as the top model. The cars were presented for the first time in a pontoon shape with integrated front and rear fenders. The Cosmopolitan series was a little smoother than the simpler Lincoln series and had a continuous windshield. Four-door sedans with notchbacks and hatchbacks, a two-door coupe and a two-door convertible were built.

Like its sister models, the Cosmopolitan had a side-controlled V8 engine with 5,518 cm³ displacement, which developed 152 bhp (112 kW) at a speed of 3,600 rpm. The engine power was passed on to the rear wheels via a manual three-speed gearbox (with overdrive on request ). An automatic transmission was also available for the first time at Lincoln for an extra charge. In the absence of their own, they made do with the Hydramatic from General Motors .

A custom-made product based on the Cosmopolitan 9EH was created by Raymond Dietrich Inc. in Detroit as a showcase vehicle for the White House . It was a four-door convertible, built on an extended chassis and over 6 meters long with a wheelbase of 3683 mm. The weight was around 3 tons. The equipment included the flag holder on the front bumper, a red warning light, a spare wheel ("Continental Kit") mounted on the outside of the rear and extendable steps under the rear fenders for accompanying bodyguards. At the request of President Dwight D. Eisenhower , it was fitted with a plexiglass hood in 1953 , which was made by Creative Industries of Detroit .

Series 0EH (1950)

The body and engine remained the same in the following year, only the hatchback sedan was no longer available. Instead, there was an additional, better-equipped coupé called Capri (not to be confused with the Lincoln Capri, which was produced later ).

Series 1EH (1951)

There were also few changes in 1951. Only the engine increased by 2 bhp and now developed 154 bhp (113 kW). The heavy chrome strip over the front wheel cutouts gave way to a narrower one over the entire length of the car.

Series 2H (1952)

In 1952 the Lincoln bodies were completely redesigned. The pontoon shape gave way to a slight tail fin shape. The four-door rear doors, which were previously hinged at the rear, were replaced by specimens hinged at the front. In addition to the 4-door sedan, there was only a new, 2-door hardtop coupé from the Cosmopolitan. He gave his role as the top model to the new Capri range . Also new was the top-driven V8 engine of 5,201 cc using a Holley -Doppelvergasers a power output of 160 bhp (118 kW) at 3900 / min scooped. The manual transmissions were gone; there was only the hydramatic .

8H series (1953)

While no changes were made to the bodywork, the engine received a significant boost in power: a Holley quadruple carburetor enabled it to deliver 205 bhp (151 kW) at 4,200 rpm.

Series 9H (1954)

The bodies essentially remained unchanged in the last year of production, but grew by approx. 25 mm in length. The belt line slid a little higher and was again marked by a chrome strip along the entire length of the vehicle.

The following year, the Custom replaced the Cosmopolitan.

Production numbers

Construction year limousine Hatchback sedan Coupe Hardtop Coupé Cabriolet total
1949 18,906 7,302 7,685 1,230 35,123
1950 8,332 1,824 536 10,692
1951 12,229 2,727 857 15,813
1952 15,854 * 4,545 20,399 *
1953 7,560 6,562 14,122
1954 4,447 2,994 7,441
total 67,328 * 7,302 12,236 14.101 2,623 103,590 *
  • = contains the number of Capri sedans in 1952

Web links

Commons : Lincoln Cosmopolitan  - 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 .