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Lincoln Navigator II 5.4i V8 24V (300 Hp) 4x4 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)
II Overview:
Lincoln Navigator (II). With 495 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. At around 2650 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 II was not tested by Euro NCAP. As a large American SUV of its era, it typically performed well in US-based crash tests (NHTSA, IIHS) but lacks specific European safety ratings.
5.4i V8 24V (300 Hp) 4x4 Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 300 Hp 5.4L V8 provides adequate power for this large 4x4 SUV, suitable for highway cruising and light towing. Acceleration data is not available, but it's expected to be similar to other 300 Hp variants.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is expected to be high, typical for a large V8 4x4 SUV of this generation, likely around 18 l/100 km.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious and luxurious interior with seating for up to eight.
- • Comfortable, quiet ride ideal for long journeys.
- • Strong towing capabilities with the 5.4L V8 engine.
- • Distinctive American luxury styling.
- • Generous cargo space, especially with seats folded.
Cons:
- • High fuel consumption across all engine variants.
- • Large exterior dimensions can make city driving and parking challenging.
- • Some known reliability issues with the Triton V8 (spark plugs, cam phasers).
- • Outdated infotainment and technology compared to newer vehicles.
- • Handling is ponderous, not designed for agility.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(II: 2002 - 2004).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Lincoln |
| Model: | Navigator |
| Generation: | II |
| Modification (Engine): | 5.4i V8 24V (300 Hp) 4x4 Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2005 |
| End of production: | 2006 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | SUV |
| Seats: | 8 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 300 Hp @ 5000 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 55.5 Hp/l [Same length.] |
| Torque: | 495 Nm @ 3750 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | Triton / T54USEM More details about the engine Triton / T54USEM |
| Engine displacement: | 5408 |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 3 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.7 l |
| Coolant: | 18.4 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 90.2 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 105.8 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 8.8 kg/Hp, 113.2 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.4 kg/Nm, 186.8 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 2650 |
| Max. weight: | 3380 |
| Max load: | 730 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 2968 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 518 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 106 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 5232 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 2000 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1975 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 3018 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Width with mirrors folded: | 2029 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2088 mm |
| Front track: | 1701 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1704 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 241 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.8 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 255/70 R18 |
| Wheel rims size | 18 |
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