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Lincoln Navigator III 5.4i V8 (300 Hp) 4x4 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 Overview:
Lincoln Navigator (III). With 495 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. At around 2753 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 III was not tested by Euro NCAP, as it was primarily a North American market vehicle. NHTSA (USA) ratings for the 2008 model included 5 stars for frontal and side crash tests, and 3 stars for rollover.
5.4i V8 (300 Hp) 4x4 Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Provides sufficient power for a large SUV, with 4x4 capability enhancing traction in varied conditions, though slightly less potent than the 310 Hp version.
Fuel Economy
Expect high fuel consumption, likely worse than 2WD models due to the added weight and drivetrain losses of 4x4, making it costly to run.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious and luxurious interior for up to 8 passengers
- • Comfortable and smooth ride quality
- • Strong towing capacity, ideal for large trailers
- • Generous standard luxury features for its class
Cons:
- • Poor fuel economy across all engine variants
- • Known reliability issues with the 5.4L Triton V8 engine (e.g., spark plugs, cam phasers)
- • Large size can be cumbersome in urban environments and parking
- • Interior technology and design can feel dated compared to newer rivals
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(II: 2005 - 2006).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Lincoln |
| Model: | Navigator |
| Generation: | III |
| 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 [61mm 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) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 16.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 13.8 l/100 km |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 9.2 kg/Hp, 109 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.6 kg/Nm, 179.8 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 2753 |
| Max. weight: | 3538 |
| Max load: | 785 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 2925 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 513 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 106 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Ramp-over (brakeover) angle: | 19.2° |
| Length: | 5293 mm mm [61mm more] |
| Width: | 2002 mm mm [2mm more] |
| Height: | 1989 mm mm [14mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 3023 mm mm [5mm more] |
| Front track: | 1700 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1702 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 228 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.45 m [above average] |
| Approach angle: | 22.4° |
| Departure angle: | 21.7° |
| 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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