In spring 1948, Ford already releases its new models for 1949. The somewhat upright style of the pre-war Lincolns gives way to an elegant “bathtub” design. Though roughly similar, there are two different Lincolns this year: a plain “Lincoln” which shares its bodies with the new Mercurys, and a posh and long “Cosmopolitan”. During the year, an optional Hydra-Matic automatic transmission - provided by Ford’s rival General Motors - is added to the option list.
Lincoln
Simply called “Lincoln”, the base model features rear “suicide” doors on the sedan, and retains a split windshield.
● Introduction: April 1948. Construction: body on separate chassis. Engine: water-cooled V-8, 5.5-litre, 152 hp, mounted at the front. Transmission: to the rear wheels through a three-speed manual gearbox. Four-speed automatic transmission optional (from mid-year). Suspension: independent at the front, rigid axle at the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to drums on all four wheels. Length: 541 cm. Top speed: 145 kph. Range: two-door club coupe, four-door sports sedan, two-door convertible coupe.
Lincoln Cosmopolitan
All Cosmopolitan enjoy a single-piece windshield, and some rare equipments such as power windows and power seats. The Town sedan is a fastback version of the Sports sedan.
● Introduction: April 1948. Construction: body on separate chassis. Engine: water-cooled V-8, 5.5-litre, 152 hp, mounted at the front. Transmission: to the rear wheels through a three-speed manual gearbox. Four-speed automatic transmission optional (from mid-year). Suspension: independent at the front, rigid axle at the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to drums on all four wheels. Length: 560 cm. Top speed: 145 kph. Range: two-door club coupe, four-door sports sedan, four-door town sedan, two-door convertible coupe.
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Lincoln
Simply called “Lincoln”, the base model features rear “suicide” doors on the sedan, and retains a split windshield.
● Introduction: April 1948. Construction: body on separate chassis. Engine: water-cooled V-8, 5.5-litre, 152 hp, mounted at the front. Transmission: to the rear wheels through a three-speed manual gearbox. Four-speed automatic transmission optional (from mid-year). Suspension: independent at the front, rigid axle at the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to drums on all four wheels. Length: 541 cm. Top speed: 145 kph. Range: two-door club coupe, four-door sports sedan, two-door convertible coupe.
Lincoln Cosmopolitan
All Cosmopolitan enjoy a single-piece windshield, and some rare equipments such as power windows and power seats. The Town sedan is a fastback version of the Sports sedan.
● Introduction: April 1948. Construction: body on separate chassis. Engine: water-cooled V-8, 5.5-litre, 152 hp, mounted at the front. Transmission: to the rear wheels through a three-speed manual gearbox. Four-speed automatic transmission optional (from mid-year). Suspension: independent at the front, rigid axle at the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to drums on all four wheels. Length: 560 cm. Top speed: 145 kph. Range: two-door club coupe, four-door sports sedan, four-door town sedan, two-door convertible coupe.
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The first car I can remember my dad owning was a used 49 Cosmopolitan 4 door fastback in black. It had the three on the tree - but with overdrive. The hydraulic windows almost never worked, but when they did they were powerful enough to cut your fingers off. :)
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