Lincoln 149ci (1984–1985) Specs: 3.15 x 3.189 in

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Lincoln 149ci (1984–1985) specs: 149 ci (2.4L) 6-cylinder, 3.15 x 3.189 in (80 x 81 mm) bore and stroke, 22:1 compression. Built 1984–1985.

The Lincoln 149ci (1984–1985) is close to square: 3.1496" bore against 3.189" stroke, within 1.2%, which splits the difference between a high-revving layout and a torque layout. The 3.189" stroke does not reach 4,000 ft/min of mean piston speed until about 7,550 RPM, so piston speed is not what limits this engine's revs — valvetrain and breathing are. Each of the 6 cylinders displaces 24.8 ci (407 cc).

At 22:1 this is a compression-ignition engine: the ratio is the heat source that lights the fuel, not a knock limit to be managed.

2 factory variants share these dimensions across 1984–1985.

Dimensions

Displacement149 ci / 2.4 L
Bore3.1496"
Stroke3.189"
Cylinders6
ConfigurationI6
Compression ratio22:1 *
Bore/stroke ratio0.988

* Compression ratio from a single source; not yet cross-verified.

Construction

Fuel typediesel
Years1984–1985

What these numbers mean

Bore/stroke character0.988 — square — bore and stroke are within 5%, a balanced compromise
Mean piston speed at 6,000 RPM3,189 ft/min — conservative for a street engine
Displacement per cylinder24.8 ci
Static compression22:1 — high enough that pump premium or better is normally required

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Variants sharing these dimensions (2)

These records share identical bore, stroke, displacement and compression. They differ by model year and factory power rating.

YearAdvertised HPCode
1984——
1985——

What cars have the Lincoln 149ci (1984–1985)?

2 factory vehicles, 1984–1985. Each year opens that model's engine table.

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