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Lincoln Continental

description Lincoln Continental Overview

The Lincoln Continental was a full-size American luxury sedan renowned for its substantial size and opulent appointments. Introduced in various iterations from the late 1950s through the early 1970s, it became notable for distinctive features such as coach doors and extensive wood trim within its spacious beige interior. The vehicle appealed to affluent buyers seeking a powerful and comfortable grand touring car, representing a pinnacle of American automotive design during its era.

insights Ranking position

Lincoln Continental ranks #35 of 64 in the Vehicle ranking, behind Suzuki DR-Z400S, ahead of Hino Motors.

balance Lincoln Continental Pros & Cons

thumb_up Pros
  • check Quiet highway ride
  • check Spacious rear seating
  • check Comfortable supportive seats
  • check Distinctive exterior styling
thumb_down Cons
  • close Uninvolving handling
  • close Small trunk opening
  • close Inconsistent interior materials

help Lincoln Continental FAQ

Which Lincoln Continental models featured suicide doors?

The Lincoln Continental is historically renowned for its "coach doors," commonly known as suicide doors, which were notably featured on the 1961 to 1969 models. Lincoln famously brought them back for a limited-production 80th Anniversary Coach Door Edition in 2019. These doors were a hallmark of the vehicle's substantial size and opulent appointments.

When did Lincoln stop making the Continental sedan?

Lincoln officially ended production of the Continental nameplate in 2020, following the discontinuation of its tenth-generation model. The full-size luxury sedan had struggled to compete with modern SUVs in the American market. This move allowed the brand to pivot entirely to producing luxury utility vehicles.

Did the 1970s Lincoln Continental share a platform with the Ford LTD?

While Ford and Lincoln often shared underlying architecture, the 1970s Continental was heavily modified to support its extensive luxury appointments and massive size. It shared the large C-body platform with other premium Ford vehicles like the Mercury Marquis. However, the Continental received extensive wood trim and premium sound deadening to justify its luxury status.

Is the 2017 Lincoln Continental front-wheel drive?

The tenth-generation Lincoln Continental, introduced for the 2017 model year, utilized a front-wheel-drive-based platform. However, it came standard with all-wheel drive on higher trim levels equipped with the 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 engine. This marked a departure from the traditional rear-wheel-drive layout of classic American luxury sedans.

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