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Lincoln Navigator I 5.4 V8 (230 Hp) 4x4 Automatic
Overall Rating
Lincoln Navigator:
The Lincoln Navigator is a full-size luxury SUV marketed and sold by the Lincoln Motor Company brand of Ford Motor Company since the 1998 model year. Sold primarily in North America, the Navigator is the Lincoln counterpart of the Ford Expedition. It is the heaviest production Lincoln ever built, and is also the Lincoln with the greatest cargo capacity and the first non-limousine Lincoln to offer seating for more than six people.
Lincoln Navigator production was sourced from 1997 to 2009 at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan. Since 2009, production has also been sourced from the Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville, Kentucky....(Read more on Wikipedia)
I Overview:
Lincoln Navigator (I). With 441 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. At around 2533 kg, it’s on the heavier side. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. A sport utility vehicle offering higher ground clearance and versatile cargo space. With seating for 8, it’s perfect for larger families.
The Lincoln Navigator I was designed primarily for the North American market, and as such, was not tested by Euro NCAP. Its large size and robust frame offered a degree of passive safety for its era, though active safety features were limited compared to modern standards.
5.4 V8 (230 Hp) 4x4 Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 230hp engine combined with 4x4 results in sluggish performance, particularly when carrying passengers or cargo, making it feel underpowered.
Fuel Economy
High fuel consumption for the power output, exacerbated by the 4x4 system, making it one of the least efficient options.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious and comfortable interior for 8 passengers
- • Powerful V8 engines (especially 300hp variant)
- • Smooth ride quality thanks to air suspension
- • Strong towing capabilities
- • Commanding road presence and luxury features for its time
Cons:
- • Very high fuel consumption across all variants
- • Large size can make city driving and parking challenging
- • Older models may suffer from air suspension issues
- • Interior plastics can feel dated compared to modern luxury
- • Limited active safety features
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Lincoln |
| Model: | Navigator |
| Generation: | I |
| Modification (Engine): | 5.4 V8 (230 Hp) 4x4 Automatic |
| Start of production: | 1997 |
| End of production: | 1999 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | SUV |
| Seats: | 8 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 230 Hp @ 4250 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 42.5 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 441 Nm @ 3000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | Triton |
| Engine displacement: | 5408 |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.7 l |
| Coolant: | 19.7 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 90.2 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 105.8 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 19.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 14.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 16.8 l/100 km |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 11 kg/Hp, 90.8 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.7 kg/Nm, 174.1 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 2533 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 3295 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 1832 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 114 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 5202 mm mm |
| Width: | 2030 mm mm |
| Height: | 1910 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 3023 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1661 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1664 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 221 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.3 m |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 245/75 R16 |
| Wheel rims size | 16 |
| Front suspension | Air suspension |
| Rear suspension | Air suspension |
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