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1977 Lincoln Versailles 4-Door Sedan

The Versailles, introduced March 28, 1977, was Lincoln's compact luxury sedan derived from the Granada/Monarch. Flory records 15,434 built for 1977 at a base price of $11,500.
Confidence 95%
7W84F813141
8 Cyl. 302 Cu. In. (2-V)
Engine
4-Door Sedan
Body
Wayne, MI
Plant
Malaise Era
Era

Source: Ford Master Parts Catalog (Lincoln/Mercury); Flory, American Cars.

No factory image on file
1977 Lincoln Versailles

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 7 1977
Plant Code W Wayne, MI
Model Code 84 Versailles
Engine Code F 8 Cyl. 302 Cu. In. (2-V)
Serial Number 813141 Production #813141

Basic Information

MakeLincoln
ModelVersailles
Year1977
Body Style4-Door Sedan
ManufacturerLincoln
EraMalaise Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 302 Cu. In. (2-V)
Cylinders8
Displacement302 CID
Assembly PlantWayne, MI
Plant CodeW
Pattern SourceLincoln

Original Specifications

Height54.1
Length200.9
Wheelbase109.9
Width75.1

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)

Powertrain Details Enhanced Data

Axle Type Semifloating

Pricing & Production Enhanced Data

Original Base Price $4825.00
No. Produced 24967

Body & Style Enhanced Data

No. Doors 4

Dimensions Enhanced Data

Weight 4545 lbs
Height 53.8 in.
Length 206.9 in.
Width 77.3 in.

Additional Specifications Enhanced Data

Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Cruise-O-Matic automatic
Type Downdraft 4-barrel
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Torque 427@2800 ft/lbs
Colors Exterior Colors
Color Options (54)
Battery 12 V
Exhaust System Dual
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Fuel Type Premium
Radiator Cross flow
Cooling System 20.5 Quarts
Cooling System Centrifugal water pump
Optional Equipment Speed control device
Optional Equipment Radio
Optional Equipment Power seats
Optional Equipment Power windows
Optional Equipment 428 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment Air conditioning
Steering Gear Integral power
Rear Suspension Coil link
Front Suspension Independent ball joint with coil springs
Drive Rear wheel drive
VIN Location On tab attached to top right side of dash panel in engine compartment
Spare Location Trunk
Tire Size 8.15 x 15
Model Year 1967
Make Ford
Origin United States
Series Thunderbird
Model Number 57C
Body Maker Ford
Service Power front disc rear self-adjusting drum
Emergency Cable and conduit on rear service brakes
Front Size 11 7/8 in.
Brake Size 11 1/32 in.
Fuel 22 gal.
Transmission 26.5 pt.
Oil 4 qt.
Rear Differential 5 pt.
Carburetor Autolite
Differential Ratio 3.0 :1
Differential Hypoid
Rear Tread 62 in.
Wheelbase 115 in.
Displacement 389.09 cu. in.
Type V8 Valve-in-head
Cylinders 8
Rated Horsepower 52.41 hp
Brake Horsepower 315@4600 hp
Compression Ratio-Std 10.5 :1
Clutch Type Not applicable
No. Of Gears 3

Enhanced Data Note: The enhanced vehicle data shown above represents the base vehicle configuration as manufactured. Individual vehicles may vary depending on factory options and modifications made throughout the vehicle's history.