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Lincoln Continental

1988 – 1995 United States

The Lincoln Continental was in production from 1988 to 1995. Its petrol engines range from 142 to 162 hp across 3 variants. All versions have an automatic gearbox. Compared with the previous generation (1982 – 1987), peak power rose from 152 to 162 hp, and minimum weight went up by 111 kg.

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
3.8L V6 4AT FWD (140 HP)
3.8 L · 6 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 142 hp 10.9 s 185 4-speed automatic
3.8L V6 4AT FWD (155 HP)
3.8 L · 6 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 157 hp 10.3 s 193 4-speed automatic
3.8L V6 4AT FWD (160 HP)
3.8 L · 6 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 162 hp 10.0 s 198 4-speed automatic

Engine

Cylinders
V6
Displacement
3797 cm3 (232 ci)
Power
104.4 KW @ 3800 RPM141.9 HP @ 3800 RPM140 BHP @ 3800 RPM
Torque
215 lb-ft @ 2200 RPM292 Nm @ 2200 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
115 mph (185 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
10.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/70R15

Dimensions

Length
205.1 in (5210 mm)
Width
72.7 in (1847 mm)
Height
55.6 in (1412 mm)
Front/rear Track
62.3/61.1 in (1,582/1,552 mm)
Wheelbase
109 in (2769 mm)
Cargo Volume
19 cuFT (538 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.36

Weight

Unladen Weight
3627 lbs (1645 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km)
Highway
25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km)
Combined
20 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
V6
Displacement
3797 cm3 (232 ci)
Power
115.6 KW @ 4000 RPM157.1 HP @ 4000 RPM155 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque
220 lb-ft @ 2200 RPM298 Nm @ 2200 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
120 mph (193 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
10.3 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/70R15

Dimensions

Length
205.1 in (5210 mm)
Width
72.7 in (1847 mm)
Height
55.6 in (1412 mm)
Front/rear Track
62.3/61.1 in (1,582/1,552 mm)
Wheelbase
109 in (2769 mm)
Cargo Volume
19 cuFT (538 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.36

Weight

Unladen Weight
3631 lbs (1647 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km)
Highway
24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km)
Combined
20 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
V6
Displacement
3797 cm3 (232 ci)
Power
119.3 KW @ 4400 RPM162.2 HP @ 4400 RPM160 BHP @ 4400 RPM
Torque
225 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM305 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
123 mph (198 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
10 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/70R15

Dimensions

Length
205.1 in (5210 mm)
Width
72.7 in (1847 mm)
Height
55.6 in (1412 mm)
Front/rear Track
62.3/61.1 in (1,582/1,552 mm)
Wheelbase
109 in (2769 mm)
Cargo Volume
19 cuFT (538 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.36

Weight

Unladen Weight
3631 lbs (1647 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km)
Highway
25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km)
Combined
20 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km)
Length5,210 mm
Width1,847 mm
Height1,412 mm
Wheelbase2,769 mm
Curb weight1,645 – 1,647 kg
Torque292 – 305 Nm

Ranges across all 3 variants of this generation.