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Lincoln Continental VIII 3.8 (160 Hp)
Overall Rating
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 (160 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers adequate power for highway cruising and city driving, but lacks the urgency expected from a luxury sedan, especially when fully loaded.
Fuel Economy
Typical fuel consumption for a large American V6 of its era; not particularly efficient by modern standards, but acceptable for its class.
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: 1991 - 1991).
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Lincoln |
| Model: | Continental |
| Generation: | VIII |
| Modification (Engine): | 3.8 (160 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1992 |
| End of production: | 1994 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 160 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: | 5222 mm mm [12mm more] |
| Width: | 1836 mm mm [11mm less] |
| Height: | 1407 mm mm [5mm less] |
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