1976 Lincoln Continental Specifications

1976 Lincoln Continental
1976 Lincoln Continental Navigation
1976 Lincoln Continental Model Years

Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis : Separate body on perimeter-type ladder frame
Production Years for Series : 1970 - 1979
Price : $9,145-$9,300
Weight : 5035 lbs | 2283.838 kg
V 8 90-degree
Displacement : 7538 cc | 460.0 cu in. | 7.5 L.
Power : 202 BHP (148.672 KW) @ 3800 RPM
Torque :352 Ft-Lbs (477 NM) @ 1600 RPM
Bore : 4.4 in | 111 mm.
Stroke : 3.9 in | 98 mm.
Compression : 8.0:1
Main Bearings : 5
Valvetrain : 16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction : Cast-iron block and head
4-barrel Motorcraft 4350 carburetor
Transmission:
3 Manual SelectShift

Total Lincoln Production for 1976 : 124,756
Total 1976 Continental production : 68,646
1976 Lincoln Continental
Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : 24,663
Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : 43,983

Hardtop Coupe

Fuel Capacity : 24.2 Gal
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 232.9 in | 5916 mm.
Width : 80.3 in | 2040 mm.
Height : 55.3 in | 1405 mm.
Wheelbase : 127.2 in | 3231 mm.
Front Track : 64.3 in | 1633 mm.
Rear Track : 64.3 in | 1633 mm.

Sedan

Sedan
Chassis # 6Y82A870560
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Price : $9,300
Weight : 5085 lbs | 2306.517 kg
Fuel Capacity : 24.2 Gal
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 232.9 in | 5916 mm.
Width : 80.3 in | 2040 mm.
Height : 55.5 in | 1410 mm.
Wheelbase : 127.2 in | 3231 mm.
Front Track : 64.3 in | 1633 mm.
Rear Track : 64.3 in | 1633 mm.

Suspension
Front : Independent with coil springs and lower trailing links and anti-sway bar

Rear : Rigid axle with lower trailing radius arms, upper oblique torque arms, coil springs, and transverse linkage (anti-sway bar)

Steering
Recirculating Ball with Power Assist

Tires / Wheels
Tires : KR78 x 15 SBR WSW

Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Manufacturer

FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION

NHTSA Campaign ID07E064000
SummaryCERTAIN 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.
ConsequenceA LEAKING FUEL PUMP COULD CREATE A VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD.
RemedyFEDERAL-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.
NotesTHIS 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.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024
1976 Averages
Avg. Car Cost : $1
Avg. Household Income : $16,000
Avg. Home : $43,400

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1976 Lincoln Continental? A: The 1976 Lincoln Continental has a wheelbase size of 127.20 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1976 Lincoln Continental? A: The 1976 Lincoln Continental has a length of 232.90 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1976 Lincoln Continental? A: The 1976 Lincoln Continental has a width of 80.30 inches.

Q: How much did the 1976 Lincoln Continental cost when new?A: The 1976 Lincoln Continental cost approximately $9,145 to $9,300 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1976 Lincoln Continental? A: The 1976 Lincoln Continental was offered as a Hardtop Coupe, Sedan.

Q: What tires did the 1976 Lincoln Continental have? A: The 1976 Lincoln Continental had KR78 x 15 SBR WSW tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Lincoln produce in 1976? A: Lincoln produced 124,756 automobiles in 1976.

Q: How many 1976 Continentals were produced? A: Lincoln produced 68,646 examples of the Continental in 1976.

Q: What engine did the 1976 Lincoln Continental have? A: The engine powering the 1976 Lincoln Continental was a V 8 (7538 cc | 460.0 cu in. | 7.5 L.) with 202 BHP (148.672 KW) @ 3800 RPM and 352 Ft-Lbs (477 NM) @ 1600 RPM.

Q: What transmission did the 1976 Lincoln Continental have? A: The 1976 Lincoln Continental had a 3 speed Manual SelectShift gearbox.

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