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1979 Lincoln Continental
United States
Gasoline
RWD
Sedan
Updated Aug 24, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1979
Make
Lincoln
Model
Continental
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
5th Generation 7th Facelift
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
Coupé 6.6 V8 SelectShift
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
182 hp
Power (kW)
134 kW
Torque
446 Nm (329 lb-ft)
Top speed
178 km/h
(111 mph)
0–60 mph
12.6 seconds
0–100 km/h
13.4 seconds
Displacement
6,590 cc
Dimensions
Length
5,918 mm
(233.0 in)
Width
2,029 mm
(79.9 in)
Height
1,407 mm
(55.4 in)
Wheelbase
3,231 mm
(127.2 in)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
4,000 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
1,600 rpm
Engine Configuration
Bore
101.6 mm
(4.0 in)
Stroke
101.6 mm
(4.0 in)
Compression Ratio
8 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Engine Placement
Front
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Carburator
Camshaft Type
Cam-in-block (Pushrod)
Engine Block
Cast Iron
Engine Heads
Cast Iron
Engine Cooling
Liquid Cooling
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
98 litres
Dimensions & Weight
Weight
Max Roof Load
75 kg
(165 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Equipment
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Full-Size Luxury Car
British Classification
Luxury Car
Australian Classification
Upper Large Car
European Segment
F-Segment
Car.info Classification
Luxury Car
Continental
Model
19 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Sedan
Variant
Continental Standard
1961–2020
Continental Sedan Generations
17 of 22
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5th Generation 7th Facelift
1978–1979
Year
1979
Powertrain
Coupé 6.6 V8 SelectShift
Horsepower
182 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Gasoline
SedanSedan
RWD
Automatic, 3-speed
Gasoline