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1997 Lincoln Continental

United StatesGasolineFWDSedan

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Specifications

Vehicle DetailsPowertrainDimensionsEngine & PerformanceDimensions & WeightExteriorInteriorOther

Vehicle Details

Year
1997
Make
Lincoln
Model
Continental
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
9th Generation (FN9)
Seats
5
Doors
4
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
Automatic, 4-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
4.6 V8 4V DOHC Automatic
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
264 hp
Power (kW)
194 kW
Torque
359 Nm (265 lb-ft)
Top speed
231 km/h (144 mph)
0–60 mph
8 seconds
0–100 km/h
8.5 seconds
Displacement

Dimensions

Length
5,240 mm (206.3 in)
Width
1,870 mm (73.6 in)
Height
1,420 mm (55.9 in)
Wheelbase
2,770 mm (109.1 in)
Curb weight
1,760 kg (3,880 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,750 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
4,750 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
  • 5W-30
  • 5W-40
  • 10W-30
  • 10W-40
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
  • 5W-30
  • 5W-40
  • 10W-30
4,601 cc
  • 10W-40
  • 10W-50
  • 15W-40
  • 20W-40
  • 20W-50
    • Engine Oil, Volume
    5.7 litres
    Engine Configuration
    Bore
    90.2 mm (3.6 in)
    Stroke
    90 mm (3.5 in)
    Compression Ratio
    9.85 :1
    Engine Configuration
    V-Engine
    Naturally Aspirated
    Yes
    Synchronization
    Timing Chain
    Engine Placement
    Front
    Type of Combustion Engine
    Piston
    Fuel System

    Transmission & Drivetrain

    Transmission
    Automatic, 4-speed

    Fuel

    General
    Tank Volume
    67 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
    1,600 mm (63.0 in)
    Track, Rear
    1,600 mm (63.0 in)

    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

    Interior

    Trunk

    Rear Trunk
    Yes
    Rear Trunk
    Volume
    512 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
    Lincoln emblem
    Electronic (Multi-Point) Fuel Injection
    Camshaft Type
    DOHC
    Engine Block
    Aluminium
    Engine Heads
    Aluminium
    Engine Cooling
    Liquid Cooling

    Rims & Tires

    Number of Bolts
    5 pcs
    Bolt Distance
    108
    Continental
    8.9

    €67,000

    MSRP · EUR

    Body
    Sedan
    Variant
    Continental Sedan Generations21 of 22
    Year
    Powertrain
    4.6 V8 4V DOHC Automatic
    Horsepower
    264 hp
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    Fuel
    Gasoline
    Transmission
    Automatic, 4-speed