1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V 2-Door Hardtop
The Continental Mark V was Lincoln's personal-luxury coupe for 1978. Flory records 72,602 built for 1978 at a base price of $12,318.
Confidence
95%
8Y89S833185
8 Cyl. 400 Cu. In. (2-V)
Engine
2-Door Hardtop
Body
Wixom, MI
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
Source: Ford Master Parts Catalog (Lincoln/Mercury); Flory, American Cars.
No factory image on file
1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 8 | 1978 |
| Plant Code | Y | Wixom, MI |
| Model Code | 89 | Continental Mark V |
| Engine Code | S | 8 Cyl. 400 Cu. In. (2-V) |
| Serial Number | 833185 | Production #833185 |
Basic Information
MakeLincoln
ModelContinental Mark V
Year1978
Body Style2-Door Hardtop
ManufacturerLincoln
EraMalaise Era
Engine & Details
Engine8 Cyl. 400 Cu. In. (2-V)
Cylinders8
Displacement400 CID
Assembly PlantWixom, MI
Plant CodeY
Pattern SourceLincoln
Original Specifications
Height53.0
Length230.3
Wheelbase120.4
Width79.8
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)