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%
7W84H813998
8 Cyl. 351 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
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 7 | 1977 |
| Plant Code | W | Wayne, MI |
| Model Code | 84 | Versailles |
| Engine Code | H | 8 Cyl. 351 Cu. In. (2-V) |
| Serial Number | 813998 | Production #813998 |
Basic Information
MakeLincoln
ModelVersailles
Year1977
Body Style4-Door Sedan
ManufacturerLincoln
EraMalaise Era
Engine & Details
Engine8 Cyl. 351 Cu. In. (2-V)
Cylinders8
Displacement351 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.