Click on image to view the full photo gallery
Lincoln Navigator III L 5.4i V8 (300 Hp) 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)
III L Overview:
Lincoln Navigator (III L). With 495 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. At around 2705 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.
5.4i V8 (300 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Delivers robust power for a rear-wheel-drive luxury SUV, suitable for comfortable highway cruising and light towing, with smooth automatic shifts.
Fuel Economy
Fuel efficiency remains a significant consideration, though it might be marginally better than the 4x4 version due to less drivetrain drag.
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) 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 |
| 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) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 16.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 13.8 l/100 km |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 9 kg/Hp, 110.9 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.5 kg/Nm, 183 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 2705 |
| Max. weight: | 3493 |
| Max load: | 788 |
| 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: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| 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 |
Is the Lincoln Navigator your dream ride or just a daily drive? Let's talk!