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1974 Continental Mark IV - The Mark IV's styling was virtually unchanged for 1974. However, new sound insulation and thicker carpeting helped give a quieter ride. In addition to most of the standard features offered in Contenintals, the Mark IV came equipped with Sure-Track power brake system; carpeted spare tire cover; rear bumper guard; luxury steering wheel; front and rear rub strips; vinyl roof; Six-Way Twin Comfort power seat and engine compartment light. I.D. DATA: Lincoln's 11 symbol Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is stamped on a metal tab fastened to the instrument panel, visible through the windshield. The first digit is a model year code (`4' 1974). The second letter indicates assembly plant:`Y' Wixom, Michigan. Digits three and four are the body serial code, which corresponds to the model numbers: `81' Continental 2-door HT coupe; `82' Continental 4-door HT sedan; `89' Mark IV 2-door HT coupe. The fifth symbol is an engine code: `A' V8-460 4Bbl. Finally, digits six-eleven make up the consecutive unit number, starting with 800001. A Vehicle Certification Label on the left front door lock face panel or door pillar shows the manufacturer, month and year of manufacture, GVW, GAWR, certification statement, VIN, body code, color code, trim code, axle code, transmission code, and domestic (or foreign) special order code.
Factory price: $10,194.00
Shipping weight: 5,362 lbs
Production total: 57,316 units
Engine: Base V8. Five main bearings. Hydraulic valve lifters. 90-degree, overhead valve V-8. Cast iron block and head.
Displacement: 460 cid (7.5 liters).
Bore and stroke: 4.36 x 3.85 inch.
Compression ratio: 8.0:1
Brake horsepower: 215 at 4000 rpm.
Torque: 352 lbs.-ft at 1600 rpm.
Carbeurator: 4Bbl. Motorcraft 4350 (9510).
Chassis data:
Wheelbase: 120.4 inches
Overall Length: 228.4 inches
Height: 53.5 inches
Width: 79.8 inches
Front tread: 63.1 inches
Rear tread: 62.6 inches
Tires: 230 x 15 SBR WSW
Technical:
Transmission: Select Shift three-speed manual transmission (column shift) standard.
Gear ratios:
(1st) 2.46:1
(2nd) 1.46:1
(3rd) 1.00:1
(reverse) 2.18:1
Standard final drive ratio: 2.75:1
Suspension:
Front: Recirculating ball, power assisted. Independant front coil springs with lower trailing links and anti-sway bar.
Rear:Rigid rear axle with lower trailing radius arms, upper oblique torque arms, coil springs and tranverse linkage (anti-sway) bar.
Brakes:
Front: disc
Rear: drum
Ignition: Electronic
Body construction: Separate body on perimeter-type (ladder) frame
Fuel tank: 26.5 US gallons
Drivetrain options:
Higher axle ratio with dual exhausts($87.00)
Traction-Lok differential ($61.00)
Sure track brakes ($263.00)
Engine block heater ($19.00)
Trailer towning package ($127.00)
Convenience/Appearance options:
Mark IVseries:
leather ($1500.00)
luxury group paint: (gold-cream, red rose,dark/light jade, jade-white, saddle-white, lipstick-white, or blue diamond ($477.00-$552.00)
Power lock convenience group ($87.00-$113.00)
Appearence protection group ($53.00-$61.00)
Headlamp convenience group ($101.00)
Electric rear defroster ($81.00)
Quick defroster ($306.70)
Speed control ($117.00)
Power vent windows ($80.00)
Tilt steering wheel ($69.00)
Fuel economy light ($27.00)
Anti-theft alarm ($77.00)
Security lock group ($11.00-$17.00)
Four note horn ($17.00)
Right remote mirror ($31.00)
Lighted visor vanity mirror ($100.00)
Search tune AM/FM stereo radio ($300.00)
Sunroof ($701.00)
Moonroof ($885.00)
Landau vinyl roof ($113.00-$512.00)
Moondust paint ($147.00)
Diamond fire paint ($193.00)
Custom paint stripes ($29.00)
Premium bodyside moldings ($113.00-$43.00)
Leather Interior ($235.00 credit)
Power lumbar seat ($93.00)
Passenger recliner seat ($76.00)
Forged aluminum wheels ($300.00)
LR78 x 15 SBR WSW ($44.00)
Space saver spare ($96.00)
History:Introduced October 3, 1973.
Factory price: $10,194.00
Shipping weight: 5,362 lbs
Production total: 57,316 units
Engine: Base V8. Five main bearings. Hydraulic valve lifters. 90-degree, overhead valve V-8. Cast iron block and head.
Displacement: 460 cid (7.5 liters).
Bore and stroke: 4.36 x 3.85 inch.
Compression ratio: 8.0:1
Brake horsepower: 215 at 4000 rpm.
Torque: 352 lbs.-ft at 1600 rpm.
Carbeurator: 4Bbl. Motorcraft 4350 (9510).
Chassis data:
Wheelbase: 120.4 inches
Overall Length: 228.4 inches
Height: 53.5 inches
Width: 79.8 inches
Front tread: 63.1 inches
Rear tread: 62.6 inches
Tires: 230 x 15 SBR WSW
Technical:
Transmission: Select Shift three-speed manual transmission (column shift) standard.
Gear ratios:
(1st) 2.46:1
(2nd) 1.46:1
(3rd) 1.00:1
(reverse) 2.18:1
Standard final drive ratio: 2.75:1
Suspension:
Front: Recirculating ball, power assisted. Independant front coil springs with lower trailing links and anti-sway bar.
Rear:Rigid rear axle with lower trailing radius arms, upper oblique torque arms, coil springs and tranverse linkage (anti-sway) bar.
Brakes:
Front: disc
Rear: drum
Ignition: Electronic
Body construction: Separate body on perimeter-type (ladder) frame
Fuel tank: 26.5 US gallons
Drivetrain options:
Higher axle ratio with dual exhausts($87.00)
Traction-Lok differential ($61.00)
Sure track brakes ($263.00)
Engine block heater ($19.00)
Trailer towning package ($127.00)
Convenience/Appearance options:
Mark IVseries:
leather ($1500.00)
luxury group paint: (gold-cream, red rose,dark/light jade, jade-white, saddle-white, lipstick-white, or blue diamond ($477.00-$552.00)
Power lock convenience group ($87.00-$113.00)
Appearence protection group ($53.00-$61.00)
Headlamp convenience group ($101.00)
Electric rear defroster ($81.00)
Quick defroster ($306.70)
Speed control ($117.00)
Power vent windows ($80.00)
Tilt steering wheel ($69.00)
Fuel economy light ($27.00)
Anti-theft alarm ($77.00)
Security lock group ($11.00-$17.00)
Four note horn ($17.00)
Right remote mirror ($31.00)
Lighted visor vanity mirror ($100.00)
Search tune AM/FM stereo radio ($300.00)
Sunroof ($701.00)
Moonroof ($885.00)
Landau vinyl roof ($113.00-$512.00)
Moondust paint ($147.00)
Diamond fire paint ($193.00)
Custom paint stripes ($29.00)
Premium bodyside moldings ($113.00-$43.00)
Leather Interior ($235.00 credit)
Power lumbar seat ($93.00)
Passenger recliner seat ($76.00)
Forged aluminum wheels ($300.00)
LR78 x 15 SBR WSW ($44.00)
Space saver spare ($96.00)
History:Introduced October 3, 1973.
