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1997 Lincoln Continental Sedan
United States
Gasoline
FWD
Sedan
Updated Aug 24, 2026 by
AV
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Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1997
Make
Lincoln
Model
Continental
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
9th Generation (FN9)
Seats
5 seats
Doors
4 doors
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
Lincoln
199 vehicles
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
Model
19 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Sedan
Variant
Continental Standard
1961–2020
Continental Sedan Generations
21 of 22
9th Generation (FN9)
1995–2002
Year
1997
Powertrain
4.6 V8 4V DOHC Automatic
Horsepower
264 hp
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic, 4-speed
Gasoline
Sedan
FWD
Automatic, 4-speed
Gasoline
