1979 Lincoln Versailles 4-Door Sedan
The Versailles was Lincoln's compact luxury sedan, derived from the Granada/Monarch, for 1979. Flory records 21,007 built for 1979 at a base price of $13,763.
Confidence
95%
9W84F610451
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
1979 Lincoln Versailles
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 9 | 1979 |
| Plant Code | W | Wayne, MI |
| Model Code | 84 | Versailles |
| Engine Code | F | 8 Cyl. 302 Cu. In. (2-V) |
| Serial Number | 610451 | Production #610451 |
Basic Information
MakeLincoln
ModelVersailles
Year1979
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
Length201.0
Wheelbase109.9
Width74.5
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)
Powertrain Details Enhanced Data
Axle Type
Semifloating
Pricing & Production Enhanced Data
Original Base Price
$4947.00
No. Produced
12425
Body & Style Enhanced Data
No. Doors
2
Dimensions Enhanced Data
Weight
4543
lbs
Height
52.3
in.
Width
77.3
in.
Length
206.9
in.
Additional Specifications Enhanced Data
Type
Select Shift automatic
Type
Downdraft 4-barrel
Valve Lifters
Hydraulic
Main Bearings
5
Torque
476@2800
ft/lbs
Displacement
429
cu. in.
Colors
Exterior Colors
Color Options (30)
Cooling System
Centrifugal water pump
Battery
12
V
Exhaust System
Dual
Radiator
Tubular and fin
Ignition System
Distributor and coil
Fuel Type
Premium
Cooling System
19.9 Quarts
Optional Equipment
Power antenna
Optional Equipment
Power windows
Optional Equipment
Power seats
Optional Equipment
Speed control device
Optional Equipment
Radio
Optional Equipment
Air conditioning
Steering Gear
Integral power
Front Suspension
Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Suspension
Coil link
Drive
Rear wheel drive
VIN Location
On plate on top of left side of dashboard visible through windshield.
Tire Size
8.25 x 15
Spare Location
Trunk
Model Year
1969
Make
Ford
Origin
United States
Series
Thunderbird
Model Number
65B
Body Maker
Ford
Brake Size
11 1/32
in.
Rear Brake Size
10
in.
Front Size
11 23/32
in.
Emergency
Cable and conduit on rear service brakes
Service
Power front disc rear self-adjusting drum
Oil
5
qt.
Rear Differential
5
pt.
Transmission
26
pt.
Fuel
24
gal.
Carburetor
Autolite
Differential
Hypoid
Differential Ratio
2.8
:1
Rear Tread
62
in.
Wheelbase
114.7
in.
Brake Horsepower
360@4600
hp
Type
V8 overhead valve
Cylinders
8
Rated Horsepower
60.83
hp
Lubrication
Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Compression Ratio-Std
11
: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.