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Lincoln Continental

General information

ModelLincoln Continental
Year1981
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating63.2 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4942 ccm (301.56 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats5
DriveRear wheels

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement4942 ccm (301.56 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power131.00 PS (96 kW or 129 HP) at 3600 Rev. per min.
Max torque313.00 Nm (31.9 kgf-m or 230.9 ft.lbs) at 2000 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke101.7 x 76.2 mm (4.0 x 3.0 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder2

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.0706 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Passenger space5910 litres (1,561 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.5

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDisks

Dimensions and weight

Weight1855 kg (4,089.6 pounds)
Overall length5570 mm (219.3 inches)
Overall width1990 mm (78.3 inches)
Overall height1430 mm (56.3 inches)
Ground clearance160 mm (6.3 inches)
Wheelbase2990 mm (117.7 inches)

Other specifications

Country of originUSA
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