Fresh when they first appear early in 1948, the “bathtub” Lincolns had rapidly aged. For 1952, they are replaced by brand new automobiles, definitely modern and elegant. Handling is better than ever, thanks to a new ball-joint suspension, while power comes from a new short-stroke V-8. Still provided by General Motors, the automatic transmission was now standard on all models. There are still two series, the Cosmopolitan now being the entry-level model, while the Capri is the most luxurious one. Both feature hardtop coupe versions.
Lincoln Cosmopolitan
● Introduction: 1951. Construction: body on separate chassis. Engine: water-cooled V-8, 5.2-litre, 160 hp, mounted at the front. Transmission: to the rear wheels through a four-speed automatic gearbox. Suspension: independent at the front, rigid axle at the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to drums on all four wheels. Length: 544 cm. Top speed: 160 kph. Range: four-door sedan, two-door “Sport” hardtop coupe.
Lincoln Capri
● Introduction: 1951. Construction: body on separate chassis. Engine: water-cooled V-8, 5.2-litre, 160 hp, mounted at the front. Transmission: to the rear wheels through a four-speed automatic gearbox. Suspension: independent at the front, rigid axle at the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to drums on all four wheels. Length: 544 cm. Top speed: 160 kph. Range: four-door sedan, two-door hardtop coupe, two-door convertible coupe.
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Lincoln Cosmopolitan
● Introduction: 1951. Construction: body on separate chassis. Engine: water-cooled V-8, 5.2-litre, 160 hp, mounted at the front. Transmission: to the rear wheels through a four-speed automatic gearbox. Suspension: independent at the front, rigid axle at the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to drums on all four wheels. Length: 544 cm. Top speed: 160 kph. Range: four-door sedan, two-door “Sport” hardtop coupe.
Lincoln Capri
● Introduction: 1951. Construction: body on separate chassis. Engine: water-cooled V-8, 5.2-litre, 160 hp, mounted at the front. Transmission: to the rear wheels through a four-speed automatic gearbox. Suspension: independent at the front, rigid axle at the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to drums on all four wheels. Length: 544 cm. Top speed: 160 kph. Range: four-door sedan, two-door hardtop coupe, two-door convertible coupe.
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