Lincoln Capri 1st Generation
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Production period: | 1952 to 1955 |
Class : | Luxury car |
Body versions : | Saloon , Coupé ,Cabriolet |
Engines: | Gasoline 5.2-5.6 liters |
The Lincoln Capri 1st generation was a car model from the 1950s that was manufactured in the USA by Lincoln the model years over 3 build generations 1952 to 1959 In this case no relation to the Ford capri from Europe .
History
In 1952, the Capri replaced the Cosmopolitan - which, however, was still manufactured - as the top model. The fresher styled vehicles were available as a 4-door sedan, a hardtop coupe and a convertible with 2 doors each. Like its sister models, the Capri had an overhead V8 engine with 5201 cc, the 118 kW (160 bhp) at 3900 / min. developed. The engine power was transmitted via a "Hydramatic" automatic transmission to the rear wheels. While the bodies remain the same in the following year, the engine of the same size now develops 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 metal V under the Lincoln emblem on the hood. The engine remained the same. In 1955, the styling was slightly revised: The grille lost its chrome crossbar. There was a larger engine: From 5588 cc he drew 165 kW (225 bhp) at 4400 / min.
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Specification
Engines: Gasoline V8 5.2 to 7.0 liters (118-151 kW)
Length: 5436-5817 mm
Width: 1971 mm
Height: 1592 mm
Wheelbase: 3327 mm
Curb weight: 1875-2279 kg
Previous model: CosmopolitanProduction figures
Construction year
limousine
Hardtop sedan
Hardtop
Cabriolet
total
1952
15854
5681
1191
22,726
1953
11352
12916
2372
26,640
1954
13598
14003
1951
29552
1955
10724
11462
1487
23673
1956
4436
4355
8791
1957
1476
1451
2973
5900
1958
1184
3084
2591
6859
1959
1312
4417
2200
7929
total
60,156
8952
56181
7001
132,290
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Lincoln Capri 1st Generation