Compare 2018 Lincoln Continental specifications by trim levels

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Continental is a 5-seat Sedan from Lincoln, which first hit the market back in 2001.

With the price tag ranging from $45,000 to $67,255, the Lincoln Continental faces the stiff competition with the same-class rivals like Acura RLX, BMW 750.

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The Lincoln Continental has a maximum towing capacity of 1500 lbs, but double check that this applies to the configuration you want.

The Lincoln Continental boasts the average fuel economy anywhere from 24 to 27 mpg, depending on the petrol type and engine capacity.

The maximum width and height is 75.30mm x 201.40mm respectively and can vary on the basis of model.

Key Specs of 2018 Lincoln Continental

  • Fuel Tank: 19 gal

  • Wheelbase: 117.9 in

  • MPG: 17 city/26 hwy

  • 0-60 mph: 5.8 sec

  • Engine: 3.7L V-6

  • Towing capacity: 1000 lbs

  • Curb: 4224 lbs

  • Passenger capacity: 5

  • Dimensions(LxWxH): 201.4 x 75.3 x 58.5



2018 Lincoln Continental Price, Review, Ratings and Pictures

The Lincoln Continental is offered in 8 trim levels. Compare the trim levels to ensure you will have the desired features and will not pay for the unnecessary upgrades

Our comprehensive charts with interior and exterior specs are also designed to give you thorough details about Lincoln Continental safety features and entertainment system, technical aspects, and so on.

Compare the Lincoln Continental specifications & features by choosing the necessary trim level & year of manufacture.

Specs

    • Main Info

    • Body Style Sedan

    • Doors 4

    • Engine

    • Engine 3.7L V-6,2.7L V-6 DOHC

    • Horsepower 305 hp @ 1949 –
      335 hp @ 1937

    • Torque 280 lb-ft. @ 4,000 –
      380 lb-ft. @ 3,500

    • Transmission 6-spd w/OD

    • 0-60mph / 0-100kmh 5 - 5.8 sec

    • 1/4 mile time 13.5 - 14 sec

    • Dimensions

    • Length 201.4 in

    • Width 75.3 in

    • Height 58.5 in

    • Wheelbase 117.9 in

    • Curb Weight 4224 lbs

    • Towing capacity 1000 lbs

    • Turning radius 20.9 ft

    • CAPACITY

    • Luggage capacity 16.7 ft

    • Cargo capacity 16.7 cu.ft

    • Seats 5

    • FUEL

    • Fuel tank 19 gal

    • City 16 - 18 mpg

    • Combined 20 - 23 mpg

    • Highway 24 - 27 mpg

    • Highway range 456 - 513 mi

    • WARRANTY

    • Basic Warranty 48/50,000 mths/miles



Specifications

Premiere 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan

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Exterior length
201.4 in 201.4 in 201.4 in 201.4 in
Exterior body width
75.3 in 75.3 in 75.3 in 75.3 in
Exterior height
58.5 in 58.5 in 58.5 in 58.5 in
Horsepower
305 hp 305 hp 305 hp 305 hp
Torque
280 lb-ft. 280 lb-ft. 280 lb-ft. 280 lb-ft.
Curb weight
4224 lbs 4396 lbs 4224 lbs 4396 lbs
Wheelbase
117.9 in 117.9 in 117.9 in 117.9 in
Turning radius
20.9 '' 20.9 '' 20.9 '' 20.9 ''
Front legroom
44.4 in 44.4 in 44.4 in 44.4 in
Rear legroom
41.3 in 41.3 in 41.3 in 41.3 in
Front headroom
39 in 39 in 39 in 39 in
Rear headroom
38 in 38 in 38 in 38 in
Front hip room
56 in 56 in 56 in 56 in
Rear hip room
55 in 55 in 55 in 55 in
Front shoulder room
58 in 58 in 58 in 58 in
Rear shoulder room
56 in 56 in 56 in 56 in
Fuel tank
19.0 gal. 19.0 gal. 19.0 gal. 19.0 gal.

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Exterior length
201.4 in 201.4 in 201.4 in 201.4 in
Exterior body width
75.3 in 75.3 in 75.3 in 75.3 in
Exterior height
58.5 in 58.5 in 58.5 in 58.5 in
Horsepower
335 hp 335 hp 335 hp 335 hp
Torque
380 lb-ft. 380 lb-ft. 380 lb-ft. 380 lb-ft.
Curb weight
4346 lbs 4523 lbs 4346 lbs 4523 lbs
Wheelbase
117.9 in 117.9 in 117.9 in 117.9 in
Turning radius
20.9 '' 20.9 '' 20.9 '' 20.9 ''
Front legroom
44.4 in 44.4 in 44.4 in 44.4 in
Rear legroom
41.3 in 41.3 in 41.3 in 41.3 in
Front headroom
39 in 39 in 39 in 39 in
Rear headroom
38 in 38 in 38 in 38 in
Front hip room
56 in 56 in 56 in 56 in
Rear hip room
55 in 55 in 55 in 55 in
Front shoulder room
58 in 58 in 58 in 58 in
Rear shoulder room
56 in 56 in 56 in 56 in
Fuel tank
19.0 gal. 19.0 gal. 19.0 gal. 19.0 gal.

Interior Features

Premiere 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan

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Air conditioning, front
dual zone automatic dual zone automatic dual zone automatic dual zone automatic
Clock
in-radio display in-radio display in-radio display in-radio display
Cupholders
front and rear front and rear front and rear front and rear
12V DC power outlet
3 3 3 3
Overhead console
mini with storage mini with storage mini with storage mini with storage
Floor console
full full full full
Floor mats
carpeted front and rear carpeted front and rear carpeted front and rear carpeted front and rear
Front windows
power power power power
Rear windows
power power power power
1-touch window up
front and rear front and rear front and rear front and rear
1-touch window down
front and rear front and rear front and rear front and rear
Instrumentation
digital/analog digital/analog digital/analog digital/analog
Illuminated vanity mirrors
driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger
Rear view mirror
day-night day-night day-night day-night
Remote trunk release
power power proximity proximity
Seatback storage pockets
2 2 2 2
Steering wheel material
leather leather leather/genuine wood leather/genuine wood

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Air conditioning, front
dual zone automatic dual zone automatic dual zone automatic dual zone automatic
Clock
in-radio display in-radio display in-radio display in-radio display
Cupholders
front and rear front and rear front and rear front and rear
12V DC power outlet
3 3 3 3
Overhead console
mini with storage mini with storage mini with storage mini with storage
Floor console
full full full full
Floor mats
carpeted front and rear carpeted front and rear carpeted front and rear carpeted front and rear
Front windows
power power power power
Rear windows
power power power power
1-touch window up
front and rear front and rear front and rear front and rear
1-touch window down
front and rear front and rear front and rear front and rear
Instrumentation
digital/analog digital/analog digital/analog digital/analog
Illuminated vanity mirrors
driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger
Rear view mirror
day-night day-night auto-dimming day-night auto-dimming day-night
Remote trunk release
proximity proximity proximity proximity
Seatback storage pockets
2 2 2 2
Steering wheel material
leather/genuine wood leather/genuine wood leather/genuine wood leather/genuine wood
Air conditioning, rear
with separate controls with separate controls with separate controls with separate controls

Exterior Features

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Antenna
window grid window grid window grid window grid
Body material
galvanized steel/aluminum galvanized steel/aluminum galvanized steel/aluminum galvanized steel/aluminum
Paint
clearcoat monotone clearcoat monotone clearcoat monotone clearcoat monotone
Grille trim
chrome chrome chrome chrome
Door count
4 doors 4 doors 4 doors 4 doors
Rear cargo door
trunk trunk power open and close trunk power open and close trunk
Tinted windows
light light light light
Rear window type
fixed fixed fixed fixed
Mirrors
dual power remote dual power remote dual power remote dual power remote
Sunroof
1st and 2nd row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st and 2nd row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass
Wheels
18 machined w/painted accents aluminum 18 machined w/painted accents aluminum 19 machined w/painted accents aluminum 19 machined w/painted accents aluminum
Spare tire and wheel
compact steel compact steel compact steel compact steel
Mirrors, auto dimming
driver driver driver driver
Bodyside insert
chrome chrome chrome chrome

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Antenna
window grid window grid window grid window grid
Body material
galvanized steel/aluminum galvanized steel/aluminum galvanized steel/aluminum galvanized steel/aluminum
Paint
clearcoat monotone clearcoat monotone clearcoat monotone clearcoat monotone
Grille trim
chrome chrome chrome chrome
Door count
4 doors 4 doors 4 doors 4 doors
Rear cargo door
power open and close trunk power open and close trunk power open and close trunk power open and close trunk
Tinted windows
light light light light
Rear window type
fixed fixed fixed fixed
Mirrors
dual power remote dual power remote dual power remote dual power remote
Sunroof
1st and 2nd row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st and 2nd row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st and 2nd row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st and 2nd row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass
Wheels
19 polished w/painted accents aluminum 19 polished w/painted accents aluminum 20 polished w/painted accents aluminum 20 polished w/painted accents aluminum
Spare tire and wheel
compact steel compact steel compact steel compact steel
Mirrors, auto dimming
driver driver driver driver
Bodyside insert
chrome chrome chrome chrome

Seats

Premiere 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan

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Front seat type
bucket bucket bucket bucket
Standard seating
5 5 5 5
Front driver seat direction controls
8-way power 8-way power 8-way power 8-way power
Front passenger seat direction controls
8-way power 8-way power 8-way power 8-way power
Lumbar support
driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger
Front armrests
center center center center
Front head restraints
adjustable w/tilt adjustable w/tilt adjustable w/tilt adjustable w/tilt
Heated front seats
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback
Memory
driver driver driver driver
Rear seats
60-40 bench 60-40 bench 60-40 bench 60-40 bench
Rear armrest
with pass-thru with pass-thru with pass-thru with pass-thru
Rear head restraints
2 - foldable 2 - foldable 2 - foldable 2 - foldable
Seat trim
Lincoln Soft Touch leatherette Lincoln Soft Touch leatherette leather leather
Cooled front seats
driver and passenger driver and passenger

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Front seat type
bucket bucket bucket bucket
Standard seating
5 5 5 5
Front driver seat direction controls
10-way power 10-way power 10-way power 10-way power
Front passenger seat direction controls
10-way power 10-way power 10-way power 10-way power
Lumbar support
driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger
Front armrests
center center center center
Front head restraints
adjustable w/tilt adjustable w/tilt adjustable w/tilt adjustable w/tilt
Heated front seats
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback
Memory
driver driver driver driver
Rear seats
60-40 bench 60-40 bench 60-40 bench 60-40 bench
Rear armrest
with pass-thru with pass-thru with pass-thru with pass-thru
Rear head restraints
2 - foldable 2 - foldable 2 - foldable 2 - foldable
Seat trim
leather leather leather leather
Cooled front seats
driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger

Entertainment System

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Radio
AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan
CD player
in-dash mounted single in-dash mounted single in-dash mounted single in-dash mounted single
Speakers
10 10 10 10
Navigation system
yes with voice activation yes with voice activation
1st row LCD screen
2 2 2 2
Equalizer
automatic automatic

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Radio
AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan
CD player
in-dash mounted single in-dash mounted single in-dash mounted single in-dash mounted single
Speakers
13 Revel 13 Revel 19 Revel Ultima 19 Revel Ultima
Amplifier
210W premium 210W premium
Navigation system
yes with voice activation yes with voice activation yes with voice activation yes with voice activation
1st row LCD screen
2 2 2 2
2nd row LCD screen
1 1 1 1
Equalizer
automatic automatic automatic automatic

Safety and Security Features

Premiere 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan

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Airbags, frontal
driver and front passenger driver and front passenger driver and front passenger driver and front passenger
Airbags, side impact
seat mounted, driver and passenger seat mounted, driver and passenger seat mounted, driver and passenger seat mounted, driver and passenger
Airbags, side curtain
Safety Canopy System Safety Canopy System Safety Canopy System Safety Canopy System
Traction control
driveline driveline driveline driveline
Seatbelt pre-tensioners
front front front front
Headlights
high intensity low/high beam high intensity low/high beam high intensity low/high beam high intensity low/high beam
Exterior light control
fully automatic fully automatic fully automatic fully automatic
Remote keyless entry
keyfob (all doors) keyfob (all doors) keyfob (all doors) keyfob (all doors)
Door locks
power with 2 stage unlock power with 2 stage unlock power with 2 stage unlock power with 2 stage unlock
Ignition disable
SecuriLock SecuriLock SecuriLock SecuriLock
Airbags, knee protection
driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger
In-Vehicle Assistance Service
SYNC 3 911 Assist SYNC 3 911 Assist SYNC 3 911 Assist SYNC 3 911 Assist

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Airbags, frontal
driver and front passenger driver and front passenger driver and front passenger driver and front passenger
Airbags, side impact
seat mounted, driver and passenger seat mounted, driver and passenger seat mounted, driver and passenger seat mounted, driver and passenger
Airbags, side curtain
Safety Canopy System Safety Canopy System Safety Canopy System Safety Canopy System
Traction control
driveline driveline driveline driveline
Seatbelt pre-tensioners
front front front front
Headlights
high intensity low/high beam high intensity low/high beam LED low/high beam LED low/high beam
Exterior light control
fully automatic fully automatic fully automatic fully automatic
Remote keyless entry
keyfob (all doors) keyfob (all doors) keyfob (all doors) keyfob (all doors)
Door locks
power with 2 stage unlock power with 2 stage unlock power with 2 stage unlock power with 2 stage unlock
Ignition disable
SecuriLock SecuriLock SecuriLock SecuriLock
Airbags, knee protection
driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger
In-Vehicle Assistance Service
SYNC 3 911 Assist SYNC 3 911 Assist SYNC 3 911 Assist SYNC 3 911 Assist

Mechanical Features

Premiere 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan

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Engine
3.7L V-6 3.7L V-6 3.7L V-6 3.7L V-6
Brakes
4-wheel disc 4-wheel disc 4-wheel disc 4-wheel disc
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
4-wheel 4-wheel 4-wheel 4-wheel
Drive type
front-wheel all-wheel drive front-wheel all-wheel drive
Exhaust
stainless steel stainless steel stainless steel stainless steel
Steering
rack and pinion rack and pinion rack and pinion rack and pinion
Suspension tuning
regular regular regular regular
Front suspension type
strut strut strut strut
Front shocks
gas-pressurized gas-pressurized gas-pressurized gas-pressurized
Front springs
coil coil coil coil
Rear suspension type
multi-link multi-link multi-link multi-link
Rear shocks
gas-pressurized gas-pressurized gas-pressurized gas-pressurized
Rear springs
coil coil coil coil
Electronic stability system
AdvanceTrac AdvanceTrac AdvanceTrac AdvanceTrac
Sequential shift control
SelectShift SelectShift SelectShift SelectShift
Transmission
6-spd w/OD 6-spd w/OD 6-spd w/OD 6-spd w/OD
Axle ratio
3.16 3.39 3.16 3.39
Turbocharger
twin turbo twin turbo
Ride control
Continuously Controlled Damping (CCD) Continuously Controlled Damping (CCD) Continuously Controlled Damping (CCD) Continuously Controlled Damping (CCD)

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Engine
2.7L V-6 2.7L V-6 2.7L V-6 2.7L V-6
Brakes
4-wheel disc 4-wheel disc 4-wheel disc 4-wheel disc
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
4-wheel 4-wheel 4-wheel 4-wheel
Drive type
front-wheel all-wheel drive front-wheel all-wheel drive
Exhaust
stainless steel stainless steel stainless steel stainless steel
Steering
rack and pinion rack and pinion rack and pinion rack and pinion
Suspension tuning
regular regular regular regular
Front suspension type
strut strut strut strut
Front shocks
gas-pressurized gas-pressurized gas-pressurized gas-pressurized
Front springs
coil coil coil coil
Rear suspension type
multi-link multi-link multi-link multi-link
Rear shocks
gas-pressurized gas-pressurized gas-pressurized gas-pressurized
Rear springs
coil coil coil coil
Electronic stability system
AdvanceTrac AdvanceTrac AdvanceTrac AdvanceTrac
Sequential shift control
SelectShift SelectShift SelectShift SelectShift
Transmission
6-spd w/OD 6-spd w/OD 6-spd w/OD 6-spd w/OD
Axle ratio
2.77 3.16 2.77 3.16
Turbocharger
twin turbo twin turbo twin turbo twin turbo
Ride control
Continuously Controlled Damping (CCD) Continuously Controlled Damping (CCD) Continuously Controlled Damping (CCD) Continuously Controlled Damping (CCD)

Other Specs

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Luggage capacity
16.7 cu.ft. 16.7 cu.ft. 16.7 cu.ft. 16.7 cu.ft.
Maximum cargo capacity
16.7 cu.ft. 16.7 cu.ft. 16.7 cu.ft. 16.7 cu.ft.
Base engine size
3.7 liters 3.7 liters 3.7 liters 3.7 liters
Base engine type
V-6 V-6 V-6 V-6
Horsepower rpm
6,500 6,500 6,500 6,500
Torque rpm
4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000
EPA mileage estimates
17 City / 26 Hwy 16 City / 24 Hwy 17 City / 26 Hwy 16 City / 24 Hwy
Lighting - map lights
front and rear front and rear front and rear front and rear
Lighting - dome light
fade fade fade fade
Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors
driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger
Height adjustable safety belts
front front front front
Engine - valvetrain
DOHC DOHC DOHC DOHC
Warranty - Basic (mths/miles)
48/50,000 48/50,000 48/50,000 48/50,000
Warrranty - Powertrain (mths/miles)
72/70,000 72/70,000 72/70,000 72/70,000
Warranty - Corrosion perforation (mths/miles)
60/unlimited 60/unlimited 60/unlimited 60/unlimited
Warranty - Roadside assistance (mths/miles)
unlimited/unlimited unlimited/unlimited unlimited/unlimited unlimited/unlimited
Tires
P235/50WR18.0 BSW AS P235/50WR18.0 BSW AS P255/45WR19.0 BSW AS P255/45WR19.0 BSW AS
Windshield wipers - front
variable intermittent variable intermittent variable intermittent variable intermittent

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Luggage capacity
16.7 cu.ft. 16.7 cu.ft. 16.7 cu.ft. 16.7 cu.ft.
Maximum cargo capacity
16.7 cu.ft. 16.7 cu.ft. 16.7 cu.ft. 16.7 cu.ft.
Base engine size
2.7 liters 2.7 liters 2.7 liters 2.7 liters
Base engine type
V-6 V-6 V-6 V-6
Horsepower rpm
5,700 5,700 5,700 5,700
Torque rpm
3,500 3,500 3,500 3,500
EPA mileage estimates
18 City / 27 Hwy 17 City / 25 Hwy 18 City / 27 Hwy 17 City / 25 Hwy
Lighting - map lights
front and rear front and rear front and rear front and rear
Lighting - dome light
fade fade fade fade
Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors
driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger
Height adjustable safety belts
front front front front
Engine - valvetrain
DOHC DOHC DOHC DOHC
Warranty - Basic (mths/miles)
48/50,000 48/50,000 48/50,000 48/50,000
Warrranty - Powertrain (mths/miles)
72/70,000 72/70,000 72/70,000 72/70,000
Warranty - Corrosion perforation (mths/miles)
60/unlimited 60/unlimited 60/unlimited 60/unlimited
Warranty - Roadside assistance (mths/miles)
unlimited/unlimited unlimited/unlimited unlimited/unlimited unlimited/unlimited
Warranty - Maintenance (mths/miles)
48/50,000 48/50,000
Tires
P255/45WR19.0 BSW AS P255/45WR19.0 BSW AS P245/40WR20.0 BSW AS P245/40WR20.0 BSW AS
Windshield wipers - front
variable intermittent variable intermittent variable intermittent variable intermittent