Lincoln Continental 3.8 Automatic (140 hp)

Generation 8 · 1988–1994

General

Turning circle
11.7 m
Car class
E
Steering wheel position
Left

Body

Body type
Sedan
Number of doors
4
Number of seats
5

Dimensions

Width
1847 mm
Length
5210 mm
Height
1412 mm
Wheelbase
2770 mm
Curb weight
1646 kg
Boot volume (min)
538 L
Boot volume (max)
538 L
Front track
1580 mm
Rear track
1550 mm

Engine

Bore
96.8 mm
Stroke
86 mm
Engine type
Petrol
Engine model
essex
Engine capacity
3,797 cm³
Engine power
140 hp
Max power RPM
3,800 rpm
Maximum torque
292 Nm
Aspiration
Distributed injection (multi-point)
Boost type
None
Cylinder layout
V
Number of cylinders
6
Compression ratio
9
Valves per cylinder
2
Max torque RPM
2,400 rpm
Engine layout
Front-wheel drive, transverse
Max power (kW)
103 kW
Engine code
Essex
Valvetrain
OHV

Transmission

Gearbox type
Automatic
Drive wheels
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
4

Suspension & Brakes

Front suspension
Independent, Pneumatic element
Rear suspension
Independent, Pneumatic element
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc

Performance

Cruising range
from 510 to 740 km
Maximum speed
188 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h
12 s

Fuel Economy

Fuel grade
95 octane
City fuel consumption
13.8 l/100 km
Highway fuel consumption
9.4 l/100 km
Combined fuel consumption
11.8 l/100 km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L

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