Lincoln L-head V12 engine
| Lincoln KB V12 | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Production | 1932–1948 |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Lincoln-Zephyr V12 |
Ford Motor Company's Lincoln division began producing a V12 engine just as Ford introduced its Flathead V8 in 1932.
448
The original 448 cu. in. (7.3 L) Lincoln V12 was used in the large Lincoln K-series line for 1932 and 1933. It produced 150 hp (112 kW) and was an unusual 65° L-head design. The large crankshaft was supported by seven main bearings.
382
Lincoln introduced another V12 the very next year to replace the aging V8 in the Lincoln K-series. This 382 cu. in. (6.3 L) engine was quite different in design from the KB's engine but would serve the company for many years even though it was enlarged the next year.
414
The KA's 382 V12 was enlarged for 1934 to replace the 1932-design 448. This new engine displaced 414 cu. in. (6.8 L) and produced 150 hp (112 kW). All Lincolns in 1934 (both KA and KB models) were powered by this new 414 V12, and the distinction between models was dropped, with all 1935 Lincolns being simply branded "Model K". The 414 would last through the end of the Model K's production just before World War II.
References
- David L. Lewis (2005). 100 Years of Ford. Publications International. pp. 82–. ISBN 0-7853-7988-6.