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Lincoln Navigator I 5.4 V8 (260 Hp) Automatic
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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 2335 kg, it’s on the heavier side. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. 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 (260 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
A noticeable improvement in power over the base engine, offering a more responsive and capable driving experience for a vehicle of this size.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy remains a significant consideration, with consumption figures typical for a large V8 SUV of its era.
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:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I: 1997 - 1998).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Lincoln |
| Model: | Navigator |
| Generation: | I |
| Modification (Engine): | 5.4 V8 (260 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 1998 |
| End of production: | 1999 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | SUV |
| Seats: | 8 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 260 Hp @ 4500 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 48.1 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 441 Nm @ 3000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | Triton [Same engine] More details about the engine 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: | 105.7 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 18.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 13.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 15.7 l/100 km |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 9 kg/Hp, 111.3 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.3 kg/Nm, 188.9 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 2335 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 3295 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 1832 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 114 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 5202 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 2030 mm mm [3mm more] |
| Height: | 1910 mm mm [63mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 3023 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1661 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1664 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 210 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.3 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc [above average] |
| 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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