1955 Lincoln Facts, Figures, and Specifications
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1955 Lincoln Capri Convertible
1955 Lincoln Capri 4-Door Sedan
1. Engine Now 341 CID & 225 HP
2. Rear Gets Styling Change
3. Lincoln Turbo-Drive Replaces Hydra-Matic
4. Lincoln Air Conditioning Touted
5. Rear Window Wiper New Feature
1955 – Bigger Engine and a New Transmission
While looking much like the 1954 models, Lincoln was longer, had a larger engine, and finally had a FoMoCo automatic transmission. Air conditioning was new to the line as well.
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1955 Lincoln
| 02 Chalet Blue | |
| 06 Starlight Gray | |
| 07 Chancellor Gray | |
| 09 Brunswick Blue | |
| 10 Estate Green | |
| 11 Viceroy Brown | |
| 12 Galway Green | |
| 13 Summit Green | |
| 19 Sunstone Yellow | |
| 21 Huntsman Red | |
| 23 Ermine White | |
| 25 Palomino Buff | |
| 27 Cashmere Coral | |
| 28 Taos Turquoise | |
| 30 Bahama Blue |
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1955 Lincoln Facts and Specifications
General Year Information – 1955 Lincoln
In 1955, the Lincoln featured a new larger 341 CID V-8. It was much more powerful at 225 HP with a higher 8.5:1 compression ratio. It used a new Series 4000 four-barrel Holley carburetor, and now it was mated to a Ford-built 3-speed Turbo-Drive automatic transmission. It would be the only year for the 341 CID engine. Aside from the increase in CID, it also featured a new camshaft with shorter duration and higher lift for more low end grunt.
Still riding on a 123.0 inch wheelbase and now measuring 215.6 inches overall, the 1955 Custom was offered as a two-door hardtop coupe , and the Capri featured a two-door hardtop coupe, a two-door convertible or a four-door sedan. At the front, little was changed, with the headlight bezels adopted the Corporation’s forward top-pointed look. The rear fenders were extended and had a cut back slash containing smaller taillights. This did give the car a more aggressive look.
The Lincoln followed other US makers to offer an automatic headlight dimmer as optional equipment. Custom only sold 3,549 unit s this year while Capri 23,673 copies – 87% of Lincoln’s total output that year. Total sales were down from 36,311 in 1954 to 27,222, a surprise in the 1955 booming sales year for US makes. Styling needed a revision, and while the car was touted for its brisk performance and great handling, Lincoln had stayed too long in a look started in 1952.
Historical
On April 18, 1955, Lincoln became a separate division of the Ford Motor Company. Since October 1945 it had been part of the Lincoln-Mercury Division.
1955 Lincoln Factoids
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The sturdy and reliable V-8 that had powered the Lincoln to three straight Pan-American Road Race wins was increased to 341 CID and gained 20 HP. This was accomplished with an increase in bore size from 3.80 inches to 3.94 inches. Compression ratio was up from 8.0:1 to 8.5:1 along with a different camshaft profile that increased lift from 0.354 inches to 0.384 inches.
After the debacle of 1953 where the use of GM’s excellent 4-speed Hydra-Matic was curtailed by the huge fire at the plant, Lincoln set about using their own Ford-Mercury three speed unit, strengthened to handle the 342 ft. lbs. of torque. Called “Turbo Drive” in Lincoln. It served well until the new 3-speed was introduced in 1958.
1955 Lincoln Facts – Models Offered
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Custom – The Lincoln name was in block letters on the front of the hood. Although the full length side chrome spear remained, the rear fender stone shield was changed. Custom two-door hardtops came with chrome rocker panels.
Two body styles were available: the 2-door Hardtop and the 4-door Sedan.
Capri – The Capri was the top line. Its nameplate, chrome rocker panels and a different rear roof pillar trim, distinguished the exterior of the Capri from the lower-priced Custom. The convertible had leather upholstery.
Three body styles were available: 2-door Hardtop, 4-door Sedan, and Convertible.
1955 Lincoln Facts – Engines
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341 CID 4-Barrel V-8: Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 341.0 cubic Inches.
Bore and stroke: 3.945 x 3.50 inches.
Compression ratio: 8.5:1.
Horsepower: 225 @ 4400 RPM.
Torque: 342 @ 2500 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft timing: Intake: 244°, Exhaust: 244°, Overlap: 20°; Lift: Intake 0.384″, Exhaust 0.354″.
Carburetor: Holley four-barrel 4000 model EBJ-G or EBJ-D or EBG-F.
1955 Lincoln Facts – Chassis Features
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- Wheelbase: 123.0 inches.
- Overall length: 215.6 Inches.
- Overall width: 77.6 Inches.
- Overall height: 62.7 inches.
- Front tread: 58.5 inches.
- Rear tread: 60.0 inches.
- Tires: All – 8.00 x 15 4-ply tubeless. White walls optional.
- Optional tires: All – 8.00 x 15 6-ply tubeless. White walls optional.
1955 Lincoln Facts – Powertrains
- Three Speed Automatic Transmission Ratios
- All: 1st – 2.40:1, 2nd – 1.47:1, 3rd – 1.1:1, Reverse – 2.00:1.
- Rear Gear Standard Ratios
- 3-speed AMT – 3.07:1 Optional & Air Conditioned Cars – 3.31:1.
- Engine Options
- NONE.
1955 Lincoln Facts – Powertrain Options
- Transmissions
- NONE
- Engines
- NONE
1955 Lincoln Facts – Significant Options
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- Automatic Starter.
- Back-Up Lights.
- Cigar lighter & Map light.
- Compass.
- Custom Styled Seat Covers.
- Door Edge Guards.
- Door Handle Shields.
- Emergency Utility Light.
- Engine Compartment Light.
- Floor Mats.
- Locking Gas Cap.
- Outside Rear View Mirror.
- Power brakes.
- Power steering.
- Power seat (standard on convertible).
- Power windows (standard on convertible).
- Radio.
- Rear Door Safety Locks.
- Road Lamps.
- Spotlight.
- Spotlight with Rear-View Mirror.
- Tinted Glass.
- Tinted windshield.
- Tire Chains.
- Tissue Dispenser.
- Undercoating.
- Visor Vanity Mirror.
- White Sidewall Tires.
- Window Vents.
- Windshield washer.
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1955 Lincoln Capri Convertible
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1955 Lincoln Capri 2-Door Hardtop Coupe
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1955 Lincoln Capri 4-Door Sedan
The 1955 Lincoln Capri 4-Door Sedan was the top line 4-door in 1955. 10,724 were built.
1955 Lincoln Custom 2-Door Hardtop Coupe
The 1955 Lincoln Custom 2-Door Hardtop Coupe was the entry level 2-door in 1955.Only 1,362 were sold.
1955 Lincoln Custom 4-Door Sedan
The 1955 Lincoln Custom 4-Door Sedan was the base level 4-door this year. It was a slow seller with 2,187 produced.