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Lincoln Navigator III L 5.4i V8 (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)
III L Overview:
Lincoln Navigator (III L). With 495 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. At around 2822 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.
5.4i V8 (300 Hp) 4x4 Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Provides solid performance for a large 4x4 SUV, capable of handling various terrains and offering confident towing, albeit with a slight power reduction.
Fuel Economy
Expect even higher fuel consumption than the RWD variant due to the added weight and drivetrain losses of the 4x4 system.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious and luxurious interior
- • Excellent towing capacity
- • Smooth, comfortable ride
- • Robust V8 engine for its purpose
- • Distinctive American luxury styling
Cons:
- • High fuel consumption
- • Large dimensions make city driving challenging
- • Aging powertrain technology
- • Some known engine reliability issues (e.g., spark plugs, cam phasers)
- • Limited agility and handling
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(II: 2005 - 2006).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Lincoln |
| Model: | Navigator |
| Generation: | III L |
| Modification (Engine): | 5.4i V8 (300 Hp) 4x4 Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2006 |
| End of production: | 2008 |
| 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 [440mm more] |
| Torque: | 495 Nm @ 3750 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | Triton More details about the engine Triton |
| 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, VVT |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.6 l |
| Coolant: | 19.5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 90.2 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 105.9 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.8:1 |
| Maximum engine speed: | 5400 rpm. |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 9.4 kg/Hp, 106.3 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.7 kg/Nm, 175.4 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 2822 |
| Max. weight: | 3606 |
| Max load: | 784 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 3630 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 1209 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 127 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Ramp-over (brakeover) angle: | 18.4° |
| Length: | 5672 mm mm [440mm more] |
| Width: | 2002 mm mm [2mm more] |
| Height: | 1984 mm mm [9mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 3327 mm mm [309mm more] |
| Width including mirrors: | 2332 mm |
| Front track: | 1699 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1702 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 231 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 13.39 m [above average] |
| Approach angle: | 22.2° |
| Departure angle: | 20.8° |
| 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 |
| Tires size | 255/70 R18 |
| Wheel rims size | 18 |
| Front suspension | Independent coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Independent coil spring |
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