Lincoln K-series
| Lincoln K-series | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Lincoln (Ford) |
| Also called | Lincoln Model K |
| Model years | 1931–1940 |
| Assembly |
Lincoln Assembly, Detroit, Michigan Long Beach Assembly, Long Beach, California |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Luxury car |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 385 in³ (6.3 L) Lincoln V8 448 in³ (7.3 L) Lincoln L-head V12 engine V12 382 in³ (6.3 L) Lincoln L-head V12 engine V12 414 in³ (6.8 L) Lincoln-Zephyr V12 engine V12 |
| Transmission | 3-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 136 in (3454 mm) 145 in (3683 mm) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Lincoln L-series |
| Successor | Lincoln H-series |
The Lincoln K-Series (also called the Model K, reflecting the earlier Ford Model K) was a line of luxury vehicle produced by Lincoln from 1930 to 1940. While the original K-Series featured a 385 in³ (6.3 L) V8, a V12 became standard in 1933. Customers also had the choice of ordering a fully custom coachwork.
The original Model K appeared in the 1931 model year on a new chassis with a 145 in (3683 mm) wheelbase. Factory bodies included two- and four-door phaetons, the latter available as a dual-cowl model. The 384.8 in³ (6.3 L) engine was a derivative of the earlier L-series 60° V8, but a dual venturi downdraft Stromberg carburetor, higher compression, and altered timing raised the power to 120 hp (89 kW). It competed with the recently introduced Chrysler Imperial, Rolls-Royce Phantom II, Mercedes-Benz 770, Duesenberg Model J, Packard Eight, and the Cadillac Series 355.
The Lincoln K-series was split in 1932 into two lines, the V8 carryover Model KA and the new V12-powered Model KB. The V8 car reverted to a 136 in (3454 mm) wheelbase, though engine output was pushed to 125 hp (93 kW). The KB, on the other hand, featured the marque's new L-head V12 engine. The 447.9 cuin (7.3 L) 65° L-head unit produced 150 hp (112 kW). Both series featured a new grille with less of a surround, vent doors rather than vertical louvers on the sides of the hood, a parking light on top of each front fender, and 18 inch wire wheels. The Lincoln V-12 competed directly with cross town rival Cadillac V-12 introduced earlier in 1930, and it joined a select group of 1930s cars with multicylinder engines, namely those manufactured by Franklin, Hispano-Suiza, Horch, Lagonda, Maybach, Packard, Rolls-Royce, Tatra, Voisin, Walter, and Marmon.
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