These are standard specifications for the 1980 Lincoln Continental, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Automatic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Separate body and frame |
| Production Years for Series : | 1980 - 1981 |
| Price : | $12,555-$12,885 |
| Weight : | 3840 lbs | 1741.795 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 90-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4949 cc | 302.0 cu in. | 5.0 L. |
| Power : | 129 HP (94.944 KW) @ 3600 RPM |
| Torque : | 231 Ft-Lbs (313 NM) @ 2000 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.0 in | 76 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.4:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| Electronic fuel injection | |
| V 8 90-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5752 cc | 351.0 cu in. | 5.8 L. |
| Power : | 140 HP (103.04 KW) @ 3400 RPM |
| Torque : | 265 Ft-Lbs (359 NM) @ 2000 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.5 in | 89 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.3:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| Motorcraft 2-barrel 2150 carburetor | |
4 Automatic
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 2.40:1 |
| 2nd Gear : | 1.47:1 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.00:1 |
| 4th Gear : | 0.67:1 |
Production Figures
| Total Lincoln Production for 1980 : | 74,908 |
| 1980 Lincoln Continental | |
| Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 7,177 |
| Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 24,056 |
Handling
Recall
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 07E064000 |
| Summary | CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF CARTER, ACCUFLOW, NAPA, TRUFLOW, PARTS DEPO, AND PARTS MASTER, SHIPPED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JULY 2007 FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM IN CERTAIN PRODUCTION RUNS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED OR INADEQUATELY TESTED WHICH MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO LEAK. |
| Consequence | A LEAKING FUEL PUMP COULD CREATE A VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD. |
| Remedy | FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 248-354-7700. |
| Notes | THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET CARTER, NAPA, ACCUFLOW, TRU FLOW, PARTS MASTER, AND PARTS DEPOT BRAND FUEL PUMPS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE LISTED MOTOR VEHICLES.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV. |
Data updated June 2024
1980 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $7,210 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $19,170 |
| Avg. Home : | $68,714 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $1.22 |
| Total Car Production : | 8,009,841 |
1980 Lincoln Continental FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1980 Lincoln Continental?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1980 Lincoln Continental? A: The 1980 Lincoln Continental has a wheelbase size of 114.40 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1980 Lincoln Continental? A: The 1980 Lincoln Continental has a length of 219.20 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1980 Lincoln Continental? A: The 1980 Lincoln Continental has a width of 78.10 inches.Q: How much did the 1980 Lincoln Continental cost when new?A: The 1980 Lincoln Continental cost approximately $12,555 to $12,885 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1980 Lincoln Continental? A: The 1980 Lincoln Continental was offered as a Coupe, Sedan.Q: How many vehicles did Lincoln produce in 1980? A: Lincoln produced 74,908 automobiles in 1980.Q: What engines did the 1980 Lincoln Continental have? A: The 1980 Lincoln Continental had the following engine options: V 8 (4949 cc | 302.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 129 HP (94.944 KW) @ 3600 RPM and 231 Ft-Lbs (313 NM) @ 2000 RPM V 8 (5752 cc | 351.0 cu in. | 5.8 L.) with 140 HP (103.04 KW) @ 3400 RPM and 265 Ft-Lbs (359 NM) @ 2000 RPM Q: What transmission did the 1980 Lincoln Continental have? A: The 1980 Lincoln Continental had a 4 speed Automatic gearbox.