These are standard specifications for the 1978 Lincoln Continental, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Automatic SelectShift; solumn shift
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Separate body on perimeter-type ladder frame |
| Production Years for Series : | 1970 - 1979 |
| Price : | $9,975-$10,165 |
| Weight : | 4660 lbs | 2113.74 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 90-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L. |
| Power : | 166 HP (122.176 KW) @ 3800 RPM |
| Torque : | 319 Ft-Lbs (433 NM) @ 1800 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.0:1 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| Motorcraft 2-barrel 2150 carburetor | |
3 Automatic SelectShift; solumn shift
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 2.46:1 |
| 2nd Gear : | 1.46:1 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.00:1 |
Production Figures
| Total Lincoln Production for 1978 : | 169,620 |
| Total 1978 Continental production : | 88,087 |
| 1978 Lincoln Continental | |
| Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 20,977 |
| Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 67,110 |
Handling
1978 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $17,000 |
| Avg. Home : | $54,800 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.63 |
1978 Lincoln Continental FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1978 Lincoln Continental?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1978 Lincoln Continental? A: The 1978 Lincoln Continental has a wheelbase size of 127.20 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1978 Lincoln Continental? A: The 1978 Lincoln Continental has a length of 233.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1978 Lincoln Continental? A: The 1978 Lincoln Continental has a width of 79.70 inches.Q: How much did the 1978 Lincoln Continental cost when new?A: The 1978 Lincoln Continental cost approximately $9,975 to $10,165 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1978 Lincoln Continental? A: The 1978 Lincoln Continental was offered as a Hardtop Coupe, Sedan.Q: How many vehicles did Lincoln produce in 1978? A: Lincoln produced 169,620 automobiles in 1978.Q: How many 1978 Continentals were produced? A: Lincoln produced 88,087 examples of the Continental in 1978.Q: What engine did the 1978 Lincoln Continental have? A: The engine powering the 1978 Lincoln Continental was a V 8 (6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L.) with 166 HP (122.176 KW) @ 3800 RPM and 319 Ft-Lbs (433 NM) @ 1800 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1978 Lincoln Continental have? A: The 1978 Lincoln Continental had a 3 speed Automatic SelectShift; solumn shift gearbox.
