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Lincoln Continental VIII 3.8 (151 Hp)
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Lincoln Continental:
The Lincoln Continental is a series of mid-sized and full-sized luxury cars produced between 1939 and 2020 by Lincoln, a division of the American automaker Ford. The model line was introduced following the construction of a personal vehicle for Edsel Ford, who commissioned a coachbuilt 1939 Lincoln-Zephyr convertible, developed as a vacation vehicle to attract potential Lincoln buyers. In what would give the model line its name, the exterior was designed with European "continental" styling elements, including a rear-mounted spare tire....(Read more on Wikipedia)
VIII Overview:
Lincoln Continental (VIII). A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The 1992 Lincoln Continental VIII was produced before the establishment of Euro NCAP (1997), thus no official Euro NCAP rating is available. Safety features were standard for its era, focusing on passive restraints.
3.8 (151 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Slightly detuned from the 160 Hp version, this engine provides marginally less responsive acceleration, making it feel a bit more strained under heavy throttle.
Fuel Economy
Similar to the 160 Hp variant, fuel economy is average for the segment and time, with no significant improvement despite the lower power output.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional ride comfort and smooth suspension.
- • Spacious and luxurious interior for its class.
- • Quiet cabin, ideal for long-distance travel.
- • Classic American luxury styling.
- • Generally affordable on the used market.
Cons:
- • Underpowered V6 engine, especially in lower output trims.
- • Fuel economy is poor by modern standards.
- • Handling is soft and lacks agility.
- • Some interior materials show their age.
- • Known issues with the 3.8L Essex V6 (e.g., head gaskets).
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(VIII: 1988 - 1991).
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Lincoln |
| Model: | Continental |
| Generation: | VIII |
| Modification (Engine): | 3.8 (151 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1991 |
| End of production: | 1991 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 151 Hp |
| Engine Model/Code: | Essex [Same engine] More details about the engine Essex |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.3 l |
| Coolant: | 13 l |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Size: | |
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| Length: | 5210 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1847 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1412 mm mm [Same height.] |
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