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Lincoln Navigator III L 5.4i V8 (310 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)
III L Overview:
Lincoln Navigator (III L). With 495 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. At around 2741 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 (310 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers adequate power for a vehicle of its size, providing smooth acceleration suitable for highway cruising and towing, though not sporty.
Fuel Economy
Fuel consumption is high, typical for a large V8 SUV of this era, making it less economical for daily urban driving.
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(III: 2006 - 2008).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Lincoln |
| Model: | Navigator |
| Generation: | III L |
| Modification (Engine): | 5.4i V8 (310 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2008 |
| End of production: | 2014 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | SUV |
| Seats: | 8 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 310 Hp @ 5000 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 57.3 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 495 Nm @ 3600 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: | 3 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC, VVT |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.6 l |
| Coolant: | 15.5 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: | 11.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 14.7 l/100 km |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 8.8 kg/Hp, 113.1 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.5 kg/Nm, 180.6 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 2741 |
| Max. weight: | 3493 |
| Max load: | 752 |
| 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 [379mm more] |
| Width: | 2002 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1984 mm mm [5mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 3327 mm mm [304mm 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: | 20.5° |
| 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 |
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