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Lincoln Continental
1970 – 1979
United States
A classic from the 1970s, the Lincoln Continental was built from 1970 to 1979. Its petrol engines range from 168 to 370 hp across 6 variants. All versions have an automatic gearbox.
Body styleNot specified
Production1970 – 1979
Variants6
FuelPetrol
Key specifications (range)
Power168 – 370 hp
0–100 km/h8.5 – 15.0 s
Top speed18 – 204 km/h
Fuel economy16.8 – 21.4 L/100 km
Rear Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.6L V8 3AT RWD (166 HP) 6.6 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 168 hp | 15.0 s | 18 | 3-speed automatic |
| 6.6L V8 3AT RWD (182 HP) 6.6 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 185 hp | 14.0 s | 175 | 3-speed automatic |
| 7.5L V8 3AT RWD (206 HP) 7.5 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 209 hp | 13.5 s | 183 | 3-speed automatic |
| 7.5L V8 3AT RWD (215 HP) 7.5 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 218 hp | 13.0 s | 185 | 3-speed automatic |
| 7.5L V8 3AT RWD (224 HP) 7.5 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 227 hp | 11.5 s | 190 | 3-speed automatic |
| 7.5L V8 3AT RWD (365 HP) 7.5 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 370 hp | 8.5 s | 204 | 3-speed automatic |
Engine
- Cylinders
- V8
- Displacement
- 6590 cm3 (402 ci)
- Power
- 123.8 KW @ 3800 RPM168 HP @ 3800 RPM166 BHP @ 3800 RPM
- Torque
- 319 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM433 Nm @ 1800 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 20.9 gallons (79.1 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 11 mph (18 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 15 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 3-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 9.15 - 15
Dimensions
- Length
- 225 in (5715 mm)
- Width
- 79.7 in (2024 mm)
- Height
- 55.7 in (1415 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 64.3/6.4 in (1,633/163 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 127 in (3226 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.9 in (150 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 18.1 cuFT (513 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.5
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 4857 lbs (2203 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 11 mpg US (21.4 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 14 mpg US (16.8 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- V8
- Displacement
- 6590 cm3 (402 ci)
- Power
- 135.7 KW @ 4000 RPM185 HP @ 4000 RPM182 BHP @ 4000 RPM
- Torque
- 331 lb-ft @ 1600 RPM449 Nm @ 1600 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 20.9 gallons (79.1 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 109 mph (175 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 14 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 3-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 9.15 - 15
Dimensions
- Length
- 225 in (5715 mm)
- Width
- 79.7 in (2024 mm)
- Height
- 55.7 in (1415 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 64.3/6.4 in (1,633/163 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 127 in (3226 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.9 in (150 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 18.1 cuFT (513 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.5
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 5077 lbs (2303 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 10.5 mpg US (22.4 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 15 mpg US (15.7 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 12.5 mpg US (18.8 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- V8
- Displacement
- 7536 cm3 (460 ci)
- Power
- 153.6 KW @ 3800 RPM209 HP @ 3800 RPM206 BHP @ 3800 RPM
- Torque
- 357 lb-ft @ 2600 RPM484 Nm @ 2600 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 20.9 gallons (79.1 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 114 mph (183 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 13.5 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 3-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 9.15 - 15
Dimensions
- Length
- 225 in (5715 mm)
- Width
- 79.7 in (2024 mm)
- Height
- 55.7 in (1415 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 64.3/6.4 in (1,633/163 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 127 in (3226 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.9 in (150 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 18.1 cuFT (513 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.5
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 5379 lbs (2440 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 9.7 mpg US (24.2 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 14.5 mpg US (16.2 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 11.6 mpg US (20.3 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- V8
- Displacement
- 7536 cm3 (460 ci)
- Power
- 160.3 KW @ 4000 RPM218 HP @ 4000 RPM215 BHP @ 4000 RPM
- Torque
- 350 lb-ft @ 2600 RPM475 Nm @ 2600 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 20.9 gallons (79.1 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 115 mph (185 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 13 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 3-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 9.15 - 15
Dimensions
- Length
- 225 in (5715 mm)
- Width
- 79.7 in (2024 mm)
- Height
- 55.7 in (1415 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 64.3/6.4 in (1,633/163 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 127 in (3226 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.9 in (150 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 18.1 cuFT (513 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.5
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 5362 lbs (2432 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 9.9 mpg US (23.8 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 15 mpg US (15.7 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 11.8 mpg US (19.9 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- V8
- Displacement
- 7536 cm3 (460 ci)
- Power
- 167 KW @ 4400 RPM227 HP @ 4400 RPM224 BHP @ 4400 RPM
- Torque
- 358 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM485 Nm @ 2800 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)
- 11.5 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 3-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 9.15 - 15
Dimensions
- Length
- 225 in (5715 mm)
- Width
- 79.7 in (2024 mm)
- Height
- 55.7 in (1415 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 64.3/6.4 in (1,633/163 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 127 in (3226 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.9 in (150 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 18.1 cuFT (513 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.5
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 5117 lbs (2321 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 9.8 mpg US (24 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 14.6 mpg US (16.1 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 11.5 mpg US (20.5 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- V8
- Displacement
- 7536 cm3 (460 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)
- 8.5 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 3-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 9.15 - 15
Dimensions
- Length
- 225 in (5715 mm)
- Width
- 79.7 in (2024 mm)
- Height
- 55.7 in (1415 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 64.3/6.4 in (1,633/163 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 127 in (3226 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.9 in (150 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 18.1 cuFT (513 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.5
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 4910 lbs (2227 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 9 mpg US (26.1 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 14 mpg US (16.8 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 11 mpg US (21.4 L/100Km)
Length5,715 mm
Width2,024 mm
Height1,415 mm
Wheelbase3,226 mm
Curb weight2,203 – 2,440 kg
Torque433 – 678 Nm
Ranges across all 6 variants of this generation.
