1978 Lincoln Versailles 4-Door Sedan
The Versailles was Lincoln's compact luxury sedan, derived from the Granada/Monarch, for 1978. Flory records 8,931 built for 1978 at a base price of $12,529.
Confidence
95%
8W84F805656
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
1978 Lincoln Versailles
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 8 | 1978 |
| Plant Code | W | Wayne, MI |
| Model Code | 84 | Versailles |
| Engine Code | F | 8 Cyl. 302 Cu. In. (2-V) |
| Serial Number | 805656 | Production #805656 |
Basic Information
MakeLincoln
ModelVersailles
Year1978
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
$4845.00
No. Produced
19105
Body & Style Enhanced Data
No. Doors
2
Dimensions Enhanced Data
Weight
4569
lbs
Height
52.6
in.
Length
209.4
in.
Width
77.3
in.
Additional Specifications Enhanced Data
Make
Ford
Valve Lifters
Hydraulic
Type
Downdraft 4-barrel
Torque
427@2800
ft/lbs
Colors
Exterior Colors
Color Options (20)
Battery
12
V
Exhaust System
Dual
Ignition System
Distributor and coil
Cooling System
Centrifugal water pump
Cooling System
20.2 Quarts
Fuel Type
Premium
Radiator
Cross flow
Optional Equipment
Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission
Optional Equipment
Radio
Optional Equipment
Power antenna
Optional Equipment
429 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment
Power seats
Optional Equipment
Power vent windows
Optional Equipment
Power windows
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 on instrument panel close to windshield on passenger side visible from outside.
Spare Location
Trunk
Tire Size
8.15 x 15
Origin
United States
Series
Thunderbird
Model Year
1968
Model Number
65B
Body Maker
Ford
Emergency
Cable and conduit on rear service brakes
Service
Power front disc rear self-adjusting drum
Brake Size
11
in.
Fuel
25
gal.
Rear Differential
5
pt.
Oil
4
qt.
Transmission
26.5
pt.
Carburetor
Autolite
Differential Ratio
3.0
:1
Differential
Hypoid
Wheelbase
115
in.
Rear Tread
62
in.
Type
V8 Valve-in-head
Cylinders
8
Rated Horsepower
52.41
hp
Lubrication
Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Compression Ratio-Std
10.5
:1
Brake Horsepower
315@4600
hp
Type
Cruise-O-Matic automatic
Displacement
389.09
cu. in.
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.