1979 Lincoln Continental Specifications

Specifications

1972 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1970 - 1979
Price :	$10,985-$11,200
Weight :	4846 lbs \| 2198.109 kg

Engine & Transmission

V 8 90-degree
Displacement :	6555 cc \| 400.0 cu in. \| 6.6 L.
Power :	159 HP (117.024 KW) @ 3400 RPM
Torque :	315 Ft-Lbs (427 NM) @ 1800 RPM
Bore :	4.0 in \| 102 mm.
Stroke :	4.0 in \| 102 mm.
Compression :	8.0:1
Main Bearings :	5
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
Motorcraft 2-barrel 2150 carburetor

Transmission:
3 Manual SelectShift , 3 Automatic

Production Figures

Total Lincoln Production for 1979 :	189,546
Total 1979 Continental production :	92,600
1979 Lincoln Continental
Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 6 P :	16,142
Sedan 4 dr. 6 P :	76,458

Dimension(s)

Hardtop Coupe

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Exterior
Cargo Volume :	21 cu. ft.
Fuel Capacity :	24.2 Gal
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	233.0 in \| 5918 mm.
Width :	79.6 in \| 2022 mm.
Height :	55.2 in \| 1402 mm.
Wheelbase :	127.2 in \| 3231 mm.
Front Track :	64.3 in \| 1633 mm.
Rear Track :	64.3 in \| 1633 mm.
Interior
Front Headroom :	38.0 in \| 965 mm.
Rear Headroom :	38.1 in \| 968 mm.
Front Legroom :	42.0 in \| 1067 mm.
Rear Legroom :	41.3 in \| 1049 mm.
Front Hip Room :	56.0 in \| 1423 mm.
Rear Hip Room :	60.3 in \| 1532 mm.

Sedan

Chassis # 9Y82S671481

Exterior
Price :	$11,200
Weight :	4650 lbs \| 2109.205 kg
Fuel Capacity :	24.2 Gal
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	233.0 in \| 5918 mm.
Width :	79.6 in \| 2022 mm.
Height :	55.2 in \| 1402 mm.
Wheelbase :	127.2 in \| 3231 mm.
Front Track :	64.3 in \| 1633 mm.
Rear Track :	64.3 in \| 1633 mm.

Handling

Suspension
Front : Independent coil springs with lower trailing links adn anti-sway bar Rear : Rigid axle with lower trailing radius arms, upper oblique torque arms, coil springs and transverse linkage bar

Steering
Recirculating Ball with Power Assist

Brakes
Front Brakes :	Disc
Rear Brakes :	Drum

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	225 x 15 SBR WSW

Recall

Component	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Manufacturer	FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Mfr Report Date	19781101
NHTSA Campaign ID	78V256000
Summary	THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS IN WHICH THE PARKING PAWL WAS NOT HEAT-TREATED. DURING NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION, A PARKING PAWL THAT HAS NOT BEEN HEAT-TREATED COULD BECOME DEFORMED OR WORN TO THE POINT THAT THE TRANSMISSION WILL NOT LOCK IN 'PARK'. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL FREE IF THE DRIVER DOES NOT SET THE PARKING BRAKE WHEN PARKING OR LEAVING VEHICLE UNATTENDED.
Remedy	DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE PARKING PAWL WITH ONE THAT HAS BEEN HEAT-TREATED.
Notes	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS.SYSTEM: POWER TRAIN; TRANSMISSION, AUTOMATIC.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN VEHICLE DAMAGE, PROPERTYDAMAGE, AND PERSONAL INJURY.NOTE: OWNER IS ADVISED TO ENGAGE THE PARKING BRAKE WHEN LEAVING THE VEHICLEPARKED OR UNATTENDED.

Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Manufacturer	FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Mfr Report Date	19790201
NHTSA Campaign ID	79V117000
Summary	THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH BRAKE PUSH-ROD TO BRAKE PEDAL RETAINING PINS WHICH WERE NOT HEAT-TREATED AS SPECIFIED. THIS COULD ALLOW THE BRAKE PEDAL TO BECOME DISENGAGED FROM THE PUSH-ROD.
Remedy	DEALER WILL REPLACE THE SUSPECT BRAKE RETAINING PIN.
Notes	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; HYDRAULIC LINKAGE, PEDAL.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: DISENGAGEMENT OF THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD RESULT IN TOTALLOSS OF SERVICE BRAKES, WHICH COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND ANACCIDENT.NOTE: THE PARKING BRAKE WILL REMAIN OPERATIONAL EVEN IF SERVICE BRAKES ARELOST.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

1979 Averages

Avg. Household Income :	$17,500
Avg. Home :	$58,100
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.86

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1979 Lincoln Continental? A: The 1979 Lincoln Continental has a wheelbase size of 127.20 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1979 Lincoln Continental? A: The 1979 Lincoln Continental has a length of 233.00 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1979 Lincoln Continental? A: The 1979 Lincoln Continental has a width of 79.60 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 1979 Lincoln Continental have?A: The 1979 Lincoln Continental has 38.00 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 1979 Lincoln Continental have?A: The 1979 Lincoln Continental has legroom of 42.00 inches.

Q: How much did the 1979 Lincoln Continental cost when new?A: The 1979 Lincoln Continental cost approximately $10,985 to $11,200 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1979 Lincoln Continental? A: The 1979 Lincoln Continental was offered as a Hardtop Coupe, Sedan.

Q: What tires did the 1979 Lincoln Continental have? A: The 1979 Lincoln Continental had 225 x 15 SBR WSW tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Lincoln produce in 1979? A: Lincoln produced 189,546 automobiles in 1979.

Q: How many 1979 Continentals were produced? A: Lincoln produced 92,600 examples of the Continental in 1979.

Q: What engine did the 1979 Lincoln Continental have? A: The engine powering the 1979 Lincoln Continental was a V 8 (6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L.) with 159 HP (117.024 KW) @ 3400 RPM and 315 Ft-Lbs (427 NM) @ 1800 RPM.

Q: What transmissions did the 1979 Lincoln Continental have? A: The 1979 Lincoln Continental had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual SelectShift, 3 speed Automatic.