Lincoln Continental eighth generation
The Lincoln Continental eighth generation (1988–1994): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 1 version in the United States.
Model codes: FN
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||
| Length | 5,385–5,940 mm Traficom | – | 5,210–5,222 mm |
| Width | 1,960–2,000 mm Traficom | – | 1,836–1,847 mm |
| Height | – | – | 1,407–1,412 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,770 mm RDW | – | 2,769 mm |
| Weights and towing | |||
| Kerb weight | 1,600 kg RDW | – | – |
| Mass in running order | 1,700 kg RDW | – | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,227 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 907 kg RDW | – | – |
| Seats and space | |||
| Seats | 6 Traficom | – | – |
| Doors | 4 RDW | – | – |
| Luggage space (EPA) | – | 538 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | – | 2,945 L EPA | – |
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Traficom type approvals (Finland), Wikipedia, RDW type approvals (Netherlands), US EPA fuel economy data. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
1,040 complaints for model years 1988–1994. 43 crashes · 74 fires · 45 injuries · 6 deaths
- Engine 307
- Brakes 74
- Transmission and drivetrain 63
- Body and structure 58
- Seat belts 58
- Electrical system 55
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
The Lincoln Continental eighth generation’s 1 version
United States 1 version
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988–1994(FFS) | 3.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 18–19 MPG (12.4–13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 291–307 g/km |
Similar models from other brands
Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.