Lincoln Zephyr Engine, February 1940
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Lincoln introduced the lower-priced Zephyr for 1936. Its V-12 engine, adapted from Ford's monobloc V-8, banked its cylinders at 75 degrees, allowing the unit to fit into Zephyr's streamlined body. The engine suffered from inadequate ventilation and poor oil flow, which led to overheating and excessive wear. Nevertheless, with 200,000 units sold, Zephyr's engine remains the most successful American-built V-12.
Lincoln introduced the lower-priced Zephyr for 1936. Its V-12 engine, adapted from Ford's monobloc V-8, banked its cylinders at 75 degrees, allowing the unit to fit into Zephyr's streamlined body. The engine suffered from inadequate ventilation and poor oil flow, which led to overheating and excessive wear. Nevertheless, with 200,000 units sold, Zephyr's engine remains the most successful American-built V-12.
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
13 February 1940
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
84.1.1660.P.833.73161
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 10 in
Width: 8.125 in
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