V12 Torque #s

[91A-77B]

Anyone have the torque numbers for Lincoln V12s, 1946-48 vs. 59A? Need to settle argument with a buddy. Thanks!

[mhsprecher]

The inner tube is your friend. Whether you can believe it or not, I cannot say:

http://www.secondchancegarage.com/cl...gine-specs.cfm

I couldn't find anything quickly on the flathead

[KGS]

Ford introduced the 239 cu in (3.9 L) V8-99A engine with 3.1875 by 3.75 in (80.96 by 95.25 mm) bore and stroke and 6.15:1 compression in 1939.[12] It produced 95 hp (71 kW) and 170 lb·ft (230 N·m).[12] This was done to provide a more powerful engine for the Mercury cars, which Ford Motor Company started making in 1939. It was used in Mercurys in 1939 and in Fords in 1946. This engine is very similar to the late 221 engine. As the V8-09A in 1940, compression, power, and torque were unchanged; in 1941, the V8-19A compression and power were static, but torque rose by 6 lb·ft (8.1 N·m), while the 1942 V8-29A increased compression to 6.4:1 and power to 100 hp (75 kW), while torque stayed the same.

[KGS]

For some reason, I can't add as an edit to the other post.
Here is what Wikipedia says re: the V12
Initial power output was quoted as 110 horsepower -- a little higher than the target figure -- at 3,900 rpm, a rather high power peak for those days. The torque curve was quite flat, however, with at least 180 pounds/feet available from 3,500 rpm all the way down to 400 rpm, which made for incredible top-gear performance.

[Zephyr Q]

If you'd like a non-interweb source I have OCee Rich's Lincoln book and I can check for you when I get home this evening.

[donQ]

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The May 2015 issue of Classic Car had an article on a V-12 Continental. It gave the 292 cu in V-12 a horsepower rating of 120 at 3900 RPM and 220 lb -ft of torque at 2000 RPM.
Donq