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Lincoln Continental
1980 – 1981
United States
The Lincoln Continental had a short production run, from 1980 to 1981. All 2 variants use petrol engines, from 131 to 142 hp. All versions have an automatic gearbox. Against its predecessor (1970 – 1979), peak power fell from 370 to 142 hp, and minimum weight went down by 361 kg.
Body styleNot specified
Production1980 – 1981
Variants2
FuelPetrol
Key specifications (range)
Power131 – 142 hp
0–100 km/h14.5 – 15.0 s
Top speed163 – 171 km/h
Fuel economy12.4 – 13.1 L/100 km
Rear Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0L V8 4AT RWD (129 HP) 4.9 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 131 hp | 15.0 s | 163 | 4-speed automatic |
| 5.0L V8 4AT RWD (140 HP) 4.9 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 142 hp | 14.5 s | 171 | 4-speed automatic |
Engine
- Cylinders
- V8
- Displacement
- 4942 cm3 (302 ci)
- Power
- 96.2 KW @ 3600 RPM130.8 HP @ 3600 RPM129 BHP @ 3600 RPM
- Torque
- 231 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM313 Nm @ 2000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Monopoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 101 mph (163 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 15 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 205/75 R 15
Dimensions
- Length
- 219.2 in (5568 mm)
- Width
- 78.1 in (1984 mm)
- Height
- 56.1 in (1425 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 62.2/6.2 in (1,580/157 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 117.3 in (2979 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 22.4 cuFT (634 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.46
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 4061 lbs (1842 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- V8
- Displacement
- 4942 cm3 (302 ci)
- Power
- 104.4 KW @ 3400 RPM141.9 HP @ 3400 RPM140 BHP @ 3400 RPM
- Torque
- 191 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM259 Nm @ 2000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 106 mph (171 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 14.5 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 205/75 R 15
Dimensions
- Length
- 219.2 in (5568 mm)
- Width
- 78.1 in (1984 mm)
- Height
- 56.1 in (1425 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 62.2/6.2 in (1,580/157 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 117.3 in (2979 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 22.4 cuFT (634 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.46
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 4147 lbs (1881 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 15 mpg US (15.7 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km)
Length5,568 mm
Width1,984 mm
Height1,425 mm
Wheelbase2,979 mm
Curb weight1,842 – 1,881 kg
Torque259 – 313 Nm
Ranges across all 2 variants of this generation.
