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Lincoln Navigator III 5.4i V8 (310 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 Overview:
Lincoln Navigator (III). With 495 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. At around 2637 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.
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 (310 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers adequate power for daily driving and highway cruising, though not particularly quick for its size. The 310 Hp output provides a noticeable improvement over the 300 Hp variants.
Fuel Economy
High fuel consumption at 14.7 l/100 km is a significant drawback, typical for a large V8 SUV of its era, leading to high running costs.
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(III: 2006 - 2008).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Lincoln |
| Model: | Navigator |
| Generation: | III |
| 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: | 8.5 kg/Hp, 117.6 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.3 kg/Nm, 187.7 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 2637 |
| Max. weight: | 3402 |
| Max load: | 765 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 2931 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 515 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 106 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Ramp-over (brakeover) angle: | 19.5° |
| Length: | 5293 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 2002 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1989 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 3023 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Width including mirrors: | 2332 mm |
| Front track: | 1699 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1702 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 234 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.45 m [above average] |
| Approach angle: | 22.4° |
| Departure angle: | 21.7° |
| 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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