Lincoln Continental seventh generation
The Lincoln Continental seventh generation (1982–1987): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 6 versions in the United States.
Model codes: Fox
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||
| Length | – | – | 5,098–5,110 mm |
| Width | – | – | 1,869 mm |
| Height | – | – | 1,397 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,770–2,900 mm RDW | – | 2,756–2,761 mm |
| Weights and towing | |||
| Kerb weight | 1,639–1,780 kg RDW | – | 1,535–1,681 kg |
| Mass in running order | 1,739–1,880 kg RDW | – | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,111–2,437 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 1,716–1,800 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 750 kg RDW | – | – |
| Seats and space | |||
| Seats | 5 RDW | – | – |
| Doors | 2–4 RDW | – | – |
| Luggage space (EPA) | – | 425 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | – | 2,888 L EPA | – |
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: 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)
41 complaints for model years 1982–1987. 2 crashes · 14 fires · 2 injuries
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
All 6 versions of the Lincoln Continental seventh generation
United States 6 versions
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985–1987(FFS) | 5.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 17–19 MPG (12.4–13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 291–325 g/km |
| 1985(DSL,TRBO) | 2.4 L | Diesel | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 288 g/km |
| 1984(DSL,TRBO) | 2.4 L | Diesel | 4-speed automatic | – | 23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA | 275 g/km |
| 1984(FFS) CA model | 2.4 L | Diesel | 4-speed automatic | – | 24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA | 264 g/km |
| 1984(FFS) | 5.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | – | 16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA | 345 g/km |
| 1984(FFS) CA model | 5.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | – | 16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA | 345 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.