Generation 6

Lincoln Continental Sedan

09.1979 - 08.1980 · United States

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Generation 6

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Lincoln Continental, Generation 6, USA market. This overview covers 4 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (09.1979 - 08.1980). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

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Seats: 6
Engine codes: Windsor V8 302, Windsor V8 351
Engine displacement, cc: 4942–5766
Drive layout: Rear-wheel drive
Transmission: Automatic 4
Wheelbase, mm: 2979
Ground clearance, mm: 134
Fuel: Petrol AI-91

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4 versions

4.9 L, 129 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

Windsor V8 302 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
5.0 ATBase grade	09.1979 - 08.1980
5.0 AT Town CarTop grade	09.1979 - 08.1980

5.8 L, 140 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

Windsor V8 351 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
5.8 ATBase grade	09.1979 - 08.1980
5.8 AT Town CarTop grade	09.1979 - 08.1980

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