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The Lincoln Continental, a cornerstone of American luxury, was produced from 1939 to 2020, shaping the personal luxury car segment and leaving a legacy of innovation and elegance.
From 2002 to 2020, the Continental offered a range of engines, starting with a 4.6L V8 producing 275 horsepower and 275 lb-ft of torque.
By 2020, it featured a 3.0L twin-turbocharged V6 (EcoBoost) delivering 400 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque, paired with an all-wheel-drive (AWD) system and a 6-speed automatic transmission with SelectShift.
Notably, the Continental was the last American production car to offer a factory V12 engine (1948) and the final four-door convertible (1967).
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The 2017-2020 Lincoln Continental offered three V6 engine options, ranging from a 305 hp 3.7L Ti-VCT V6 to a 400 hp 3.0L twin-turbocharged V6, the latter delivering 400 lb-ft of torque and paired exclusively with all-wheel drive (AWD) featuring torque vectoring.
All engines were mated to a six-speed automatic transmission with SelectShift.
A distinctive feature of this generation was the introduction of the Coach Door Edition, featuring rear-hinged doors, a six-inch wheelbase extension, and the exclusive 400 hp 3.0L twin-turbo V6 in Black Label trim.
The Lincoln Continental offers a horsepower range from 305 hp with the 3.7L TI-VCT engine in all-wheel drive to 400 hp with the 3.0L TI-VCT engine, also in all-wheel drive.
Torque varies from 280 lb-ft with the 3.7L engine to 400 lb-ft with the 3.0L engine, both utilizing a 6-speed automatic transmission with SelectShift.
Engine configurations include 2.7L, 3.0L, and 3.7L options, with available drivetrains being all-wheel drive and front-wheel drive.
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower @ RPM | Torque @ RPM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Label | 3.0L | Twin Turbocharged | V6 | 6 Spd Auto W/Selectshift | AWD | 400 hp @ 5,750 rpm | 400 ft-lbs @ 2,750 rpm |
| Black Label | 2.7L | Twin Turbocharged | V6 | 6 Spd Auto W/Selectshift | FWD | 335 hp @ 5,700 rpm | 380 ft-lbs @ 3,500 rpm |
| Livery | 3.7L | V6 | AWD | 305 hp @ 6,500 rpm | 280 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
| Livery | 3.7L | V6 | FWD | 305 hp @ 6,500 rpm | 280 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
| Reserve | 2.7L | Twin Turbocharged | V6 | 6 Spd Auto W/Selectshift | AWD | 335 hp @ 5,700 rpm | 380 ft-lbs @ 3,500 rpm |
| Reserve | 2.7L | Twin Turbocharged | V6 | 6 Spd Auto W/Selectshift | FWD | 335 hp @ 5,700 rpm | 380 ft-lbs @ 3,500 rpm |
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower @ RPM | Torque @ RPM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 3.7L | V6 | TI-VCT | 6 Spd Auto W/Selectshift | AWD | 305 hp @ 6,500 rpm | 280 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
| Standard | 3.7L | V6 | TI-VCT | 6 Spd Auto W/Selectshift | FWD | 305 hp @ 6,500 rpm | 280 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
| Base Sedan | 3.7L | V6 | TI-VCT | 6 Spd Auto W/Selectshift | AWD | 305 hp @ 6,500 rpm | 280 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
| Black Label 3.0L Sedan | 3.0L | Twin Turbocharged | V6 | 6 Spd Auto W/Selectshift | AWD | 400 hp @ 5,750 rpm | 400 ft-lbs @ 2,750 rpm |
| Black Label Sedan | 2.7L | Twin Turbocharged | V6 | 6 Spd Auto W/Selectshift | FWD | 335 hp @ 5,700 rpm | 380 ft-lbs @ 3,500 rpm |
| Livery Sedan | 3.7L | V6 | 305 hp @ 6,500 rpm | 280 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower @ RPM | Torque @ RPM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Livery Sedan | 3.7L | V6 | AWD | 305 hp @ 6,500 rpm | 280 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
| Reserve Sedan | 2.7L | Twin Turbocharged | V6 | 6 Spd Auto W/Selectshift | AWD | 335 hp @ 5,700 rpm | 380 ft-lbs @ 3,500 rpm |
| Reserve Sedan | 2.7L | Twin Turbocharged | V6 | 6 Spd Auto W/Selectshift | FWD | 335 hp @ 5,700 rpm | 380 ft-lbs @ 3,500 rpm |
| Base Sedan | 3.7L | V6 | TI-VCT | 6 Spd Auto W/Selectshift | FWD | 305 hp @ 6,500 rpm | 280 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
The Lincoln Continental features a horsepower range of 305 hp from the 3.7L TI-VCT engine to 335 hp from the 2.7L TI-VCT engine.
Torque output varies from 280 lb-ft with the 3.7L engine to 380 lb-ft with the 2.7L engine.
Available drivetrains include all-wheel drive (AWD) and front-wheel drive (FWD), paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission with SelectShift.
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower @ RPM | Torque @ RPM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Label | 2.7L | Twin Turbocharged | V6 | 6 Spd Auto W/Selectshift | AWD | 335 hp @ 5,700 rpm | 380 ft-lbs @ 3,500 rpm |
| Black Label | 2.7L | Twin Turbocharged | V6 | 6 Spd Auto W/Selectshift | FWD | 335 hp @ 5,700 rpm | 380 ft-lbs @ 3,500 rpm |
| Livery | 3.7L | V6 | AWD | 305 hp @ 6,500 rpm | 280 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
| Livery | 3.7L | V6 | FWD | 305 hp @ 6,500 rpm | 280 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
| Reserve | 2.7L | Twin Turbocharged | V6 | 6 Spd Auto W/Selectshift | AWD | 335 hp @ 5,700 rpm | 380 ft-lbs @ 3,500 rpm |
| Reserve | 2.7L | Twin Turbocharged | V6 | 6 Spd Auto W/Selectshift | FWD | 335 hp @ 5,700 rpm | 380 ft-lbs @ 3,500 rpm |
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower @ RPM | Torque @ RPM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Select | 3.7L | V6 | TI-VCT | 6 Spd Auto W/Selectshift | AWD | 305 hp @ 6,500 rpm | 280 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
| Select | 3.7L | V6 | TI-VCT | 6 Spd Auto W/Selectshift | FWD | 305 hp @ 6,500 rpm | 280 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
| Standard | 3.7L | V6 | TI-VCT | 6 Spd Auto W/Selectshift | AWD | 305 hp @ 6,500 rpm | 280 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
| Standard | 3.7L | V6 | TI-VCT | 6 Spd Auto W/Selectshift | FWD | 305 hp @ 6,500 rpm | 280 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
| Base Sedan | 3.7L | V6 | TI-VCT | 6 Spd Auto W/Selectshift | AWD | 305 hp @ 6,500 rpm | 280 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
| Black Label Sedan | 2.7L | Twin Turbocharged | V6 | 6 Spd Auto W/Selectshift | AWD | 335 hp @ 5,700 rpm | 380 ft-lbs @ 3,500 rpm |
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower @ RPM | Torque @ RPM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Label Sedan | 2.7L | Twin Turbocharged | V6 | 6 Spd Auto W/Selectshift | FWD | 335 hp @ 5,700 rpm | 380 ft-lbs @ 3,500 rpm |
| Livery Sedan | 3.7L | V6 | 305 hp @ 6,500 rpm | 280 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
| Livery Sedan | 3.7L | V6 | AWD | 305 hp @ 6,500 rpm | 280 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
| Reserve Sedan | 2.7L | Twin Turbocharged | V6 | 6 Spd Auto W/Selectshift | AWD | 335 hp @ 5,700 rpm | 380 ft-lbs @ 3,500 rpm |
| Reserve Sedan | 2.7L | Twin Turbocharged | V6 | 6 Spd Auto W/Selectshift | FWD | 335 hp @ 5,700 rpm | 380 ft-lbs @ 3,500 rpm |
| Select Sedan | 3.7L | V6 | TI-VCT | 6 Spd Auto W/Selectshift | AWD | 305 hp @ 6,500 rpm | 280 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower @ RPM | Torque @ RPM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Select Sedan | 3.7L | V6 | TI-VCT | 6 Spd Auto W/Selectshift | FWD | 305 hp @ 6,500 rpm | 280 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
| Base Sedan | 3.7L | V6 | TI-VCT | 6 Spd Auto W/Selectshift | FWD | 305 hp @ 6,500 rpm | 280 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
The Lincoln Continental features a horsepower range from 305 hp with the 3.7L TI-VCT engine to 335 hp with the 2.7L GTDI engine, both utilizing a 6-speed automatic transmission with SelectShift.
Torque output varies from 280 lb-ft with the 3.7L engine to 380 lb-ft with the 2.7L engine, and the vehicle is equipped with an all-wheel drive (AWD) drivetrain configuration.
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower @ RPM | Torque @ RPM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Label Sedan | 2.7L | V6 | GTDI | 6 Spd Auto W/Selectshift | AWD | 335 hp @ 5,700 rpm | 380 ft-lbs @ 3,500 rpm |
| Black Label Sedan | 2.7L | V6 | GTDI | 6 Spd Auto W/Selectshift | FWD | 335 hp @ 5,700 rpm | 380 ft-lbs @ 3,500 rpm |
| Livery Sedan | 3.7L | V6 | 305 hp @ 6,500 rpm | 280 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
| Livery Sedan | 3.7L | V6 | AWD | 305 hp @ 6,500 rpm | 280 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
| Premiere Sedan | 3.7L | V6 | TI-VCT | 6 Spd Auto W/Selectshift | AWD | 305 hp @ 6,500 rpm | 280 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
| Premiere Sedan | 3.7L | V6 | TI-VCT | 6 Spd Auto W/Selectshift | FWD | 305 hp @ 6,500 rpm | 280 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower @ RPM | Torque @ RPM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reserve Sedan | 2.7L | V6 | GTDI | 6 Spd Auto W/Selectshift | AWD | 335 hp @ 5,700 rpm | 380 ft-lbs @ 3,500 rpm |
| Reserve Sedan | 2.7L | V6 | GTDI | 6 Spd Auto W/Selectshift | FWD | 335 hp @ 5,700 rpm | 380 ft-lbs @ 3,500 rpm |
| Select Sedan | 3.7L | V6 | TI-VCT | 6 Spd Auto W/Selectshift | AWD | 305 hp @ 6,500 rpm | 280 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
| Select Sedan | 3.7L | V6 | TI-VCT | 6 Spd Auto W/Selectshift | FWD | 305 hp @ 6,500 rpm | 280 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
The Lincoln Continental features a horsepower range from 305 hp with the 3.7L TI-VCT engine to 335 hp with the 2.7L ECOBOOST V6 engine.
Torque output varies from 280 lb-ft with the 3.7L engine to 380 lb-ft with the 2.7L ECOBOOST V6 engine.
It is equipped with an all-wheel drive (AWD) drivetrain and utilizes a 6-speed SelectShift automatic transmission.
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower @ RPM | Torque @ RPM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Label Sedan | 2.7L | V6 | ECOBOOST | 6 Spd Selectshift Auto | AWD | 335 hp @ 5,700 rpm | 380 ft-lbs @ 3,500 rpm |
| Black Label Sedan | 2.7L | V6 | ECOBOOST | 6 Spd Selectshift Auto | FWD | 335 hp @ 5,700 rpm | 380 ft-lbs @ 3,500 rpm |
| Livery Sedan | 3.7L | V6 | 305 hp @ 6,500 rpm | 280 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
| Livery Sedan | 3.7L | V6 | AWD | 305 hp @ 6,500 rpm | 280 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
| Premiere Sedan | 3.7L | V6 | TI-VCT | 6 Spd Selectshift Auto | AWD | 305 hp @ 6,500 rpm | 280 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
| Premiere Sedan | 3.7L | V6 | TI-VCT | 6 Spd Selectshift Auto | FWD | 305 hp @ 6,500 rpm | 280 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower @ RPM | Torque @ RPM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reserve Sedan | 2.7L | V6 | GTDI | 6 Spd Selectshift Auto | AWD | 335 hp @ 5,700 rpm | 380 ft-lbs @ 3,500 rpm |
| Reserve Sedan | 2.7L | V6 | GTDI | 6 Spd Selectshift Auto | FWD | 335 hp @ 5,700 rpm | 380 ft-lbs @ 3,500 rpm |
| Select Sedan | 3.7L | V6 | TI-VCT | 6 Spd Selectshift Auto | AWD | 305 hp @ 6,500 rpm | 280 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
| Select Sedan | 3.7L | V6 | TI-VCT | 6 Spd Selectshift Auto | FWD | 305 hp @ 6,500 rpm | 280 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
The 1995-2002 Lincoln Continental featured a 4.6L Modular/InTech 32-valve DOHC V8 engine, producing up to 275 hp and 275 lb-ft of torque in later years.
This generation marked the only use of a Ford Modular engine in a transverse, front-wheel-drive configuration, delivering a 0-60 mph time of 7.2 seconds.
A standout innovation was the optional "Driver Select System," offering semi-active suspension and customizable ride control settings.
The 2002 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a 4.6L V8 engine that produces a consistent output of 275 horsepower and 275 lb-ft of torque.
This vehicle features a rear-wheel drivetrain and is paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission.
| Trim | Engine | Horsepower @ RPM | Torque @ RPM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Sedan | 4.6L | V8 | 275 hp @ 5,750 rpm | 275 ft-lbs @ 4,750 rpm |

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