1988 Lincoln Continental

United StatesGasolineFWDSedan

Specifications

Vehicle Details

Year
1988
Make
Lincoln
Model
Continental
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
8th Generation (FN9)
Seats
5
Doors
4
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
Automatic, 4-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
3.8 V6 Automatic
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
142 hp
Power (kW)
104 kW
Torque
292 Nm (215 lb-ft)
Top speed
185 km/h (115 mph)
0–60 mph
11.6 seconds
0–100 km/h
12.3 seconds
Displacement
3,797 cc

Dimensions

Length
5,210 mm (205.1 in)
Width
1,848 mm (72.8 in)
Height
1,414 mm (55.7 in)
Wheelbase
2,769 mm (109.0 in)
Curb weight
1,646 kg (3,629 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
3,800 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,200 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
  • 5W-30
  • 5W-40
  • 10W-30
  • 10W-40
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
  • 5W-30
  • 5W-40
  • 10W-30
  • 10W-40
  • 10W-50
  • 15W-40
  • 20W-40
  • 20W-50
Engine Oil, Volume
4.3 litres
Engine Configuration
Bore
96.8 mm (3.8 in)
Stroke
86 mm (3.4 in)
Compression Ratio
9 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Naturally Aspirated
Yes
Engine Placement
Front
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Electronic (Multi-Point) Fuel Injection
Camshaft Type
Cam-in-block (Pushrod)
Engine Block
Cast Iron
Engine Heads
Aluminium
Engine Cooling
Liquid Cooling

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
Automatic, 4-speed

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
70 litres
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
13.8 litres / 100 km
Highway
9.4 litres / 100 km
Combined
11.8 litres / 100 km

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front
1,582 mm (62.3 in)
Track, Rear
1,552 mm (61.1 in)
Turning Circle
12.5 m

Weight

Max Roof Load
75 kg (165 lb)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Platform
Ford Motor Company
D186 Platform

Equipment

Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes

Rims & Tires

Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
108

Interior

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
540 litres

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

Awards

Canadian
Car of the Year
1988

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