Continental Mark V (1977–1979)

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The Continental Mark V (1977–1979) is a full-size personal luxury coupe renowned for its sharp-edged styling, opulent features, and status as one of Lincoln’s most iconic late-1970s flagship models.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf full-size car
personal luxury car
two-door coupe
assemblyCity Wixom, Michigan
assemblyLocation Wixom Assembly Plant
bodyStyle 2-door coupe
brakeType front disc brakes
rear drum brakes
countryOfAssembly United States
curbWeight approximately 4,800 lb
engineOption 400 cu in Ford 335 V8
460 cu in Ford 385 V8
flagshipStatus served as Lincoln’s personal luxury flagship in the late 1970s
fuelType gasoline
height 52.9 in
layout front-engine, rear-wheel-drive
length 230.3 in
manufacturer Ford Motor Company
Lincoln
marketSegment personal luxury car market
modelYears 1977
1978
1979
notableFeature digital Cartier-branded clock on some trims
extensive exterior brightwork and trim
hidden headlamps
luxurious interior with plush seating
opera windows
sharp-edged, squared-off styling
simulated spare-tire hump decklid
notableFor being one of the largest two-door coupes ever sold by Lincoln
representing peak 1970s American personal luxury styling
platform Ford Panther platform predecessor (full-size Lincoln platform)
predecessor Continental Mark IV
productionEnd 1979
productionStart 1977
specialEdition Collector’s Series (1979)
Diamond Jubilee Edition (1978)
steering power-assisted steering
successor Continental Mark VI
suspension coil-spring front suspension
leaf-spring rear suspension
transmission 3-speed automatic
Ford C6 automatic
trimLevel Base Mark V
Bill Blass Designer Series
linked to: Bill Blass

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linked to: Givenchy

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linked to: Pucci
wheelbase 120.4 in
width 79.7 in

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Lincoln Mark series notableGeneration Continental Mark V (1977–1979)