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Lincoln Continental
1961 – 1969
United States
A classic from the 1960s, the Lincoln Continental was built from 1961 to 1969. Its petrol engines range from 304 to 370 hp across 4 variants. All versions have an automatic gearbox. Against its predecessor (1958 – 1960), peak power rose from 355 to 370 hp, and minimum weight went down by 112 kg.
Body styleNot specified
Production1961 – 1969
Variants4
FuelPetrol
Key specifications (range)
Power304 – 370 hp
0–100 km/h9.0 – 11.0 s
Top speed190 – 204 km/h
Fuel economy21.0 – 21.4 L/100 km
Rear Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.0L V8 3AT RWD (300 HP) 7.0 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 304 hp | 11.0 s | 190 | 3-speed automatic |
| 7.0L V8 3AT RWD (320 HP) 7.0 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 324 hp | 10.2 s | 193 | 3-speed automatic |
| 7.6L V8 3AT RWD (340 HP) 7.6 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 345 hp | 9.5 s | 200 | 3-speed automatic |
| 7.6L V8 3AT RWD (365 HP) 7.6 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 370 hp | 9.0 s | 204 | 3-speed automatic |
Engine
- Cylinders
- V8
- Displacement
- 7044 cm3 (430 ci)
- Power
- 223.7 KW @ 4100 RPM304 HP @ 4100 RPM300 BHP @ 4100 RPM
- Torque
- 465 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM631 Nm @ 2000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 20.9 gallons (79.1 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 118 mph (190 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 11 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 3-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Drums
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 9.00 - 14
Dimensions
- Length
- 212.4 in (5395 mm)
- Width
- 78.6 in (1996 mm)
- Height
- 53.5 in (1359 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 62.1/61 in (1,577/1,549 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 123 in (3124 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.5 in (140 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 22.9 cuFT (648 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.54
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 4927 lbs (2235 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 9 mpg US (26.1 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 13.5 mpg US (17.4 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 11 mpg US (21.4 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- V8
- Displacement
- 7044 cm3 (430 ci)
- Power
- 238.6 KW @ 4600 RPM324 HP @ 4600 RPM320 BHP @ 4600 RPM
- Torque
- 465 lb-ft @ 2600 RPM631 Nm @ 2600 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 20.9 gallons (79.1 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 120 mph (193 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 10.2 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 3-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Drums
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 9.00 - 14
Dimensions
- Length
- 212.4 in (5395 mm)
- Width
- 78.6 in (1996 mm)
- Height
- 53.5 in (1359 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 62.1/61 in (1,577/1,549 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 123 in (3124 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.5 in (140 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 22.9 cuFT (648 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.54
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 4927 lbs (2235 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 9.1 mpg US (25.8 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 14.5 mpg US (16.2 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 11.2 mpg US (21 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- V8
- Displacement
- 7565 cm3 (462 ci)
- Power
- 253.5 KW @ 4600 RPM345 HP @ 4600 RPM340 BHP @ 4600 RPM
- Torque
- 485 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM658 Nm @ 2800 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 20.9 gallons (79.1 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 124 mph (200 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 9.5 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 3-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Drums
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 9.00 - 14
Dimensions
- Length
- 212.4 in (5395 mm)
- Width
- 78.6 in (1996 mm)
- Height
- 53.5 in (1359 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 62.1/61 in (1,577/1,549 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 123 in (3124 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.5 in (140 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 22.9 cuFT (648 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.54
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 5284 lbs (2397 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 8.9 mpg US (26.4 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 14 mpg US (16.8 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 11 mpg US (21.4 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- V8
- Displacement
- 7565 cm3 (462 ci)
- Power
- 272.2 KW @ 4600 RPM370 HP @ 4600 RPM365 BHP @ 4600 RPM
- Torque
- 500 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM678 Nm @ 2800 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 20.9 gallons (79.1 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 127 mph (204 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 9 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 3-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Drums
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 9.00 - 14
Dimensions
- Length
- 212.4 in (5395 mm)
- Width
- 78.6 in (1996 mm)
- Height
- 53.5 in (1359 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 62.1/61 in (1,577/1,549 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 123 in (3124 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.5 in (140 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 22.9 cuFT (648 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.54
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 5181 lbs (2350 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 8.9 mpg US (26.4 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 14 mpg US (16.8 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 11 mpg US (21.4 L/100Km)
Length5,395 mm
Width1,996 mm
Height1,359 mm
Wheelbase3,124 mm
Curb weight2,235 – 2,397 kg
Torque631 – 678 Nm
Ranges across all 4 variants of this generation.
