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Lincoln Continental

Years1988–1998
Generations2
Total variants2
Body stylesSedan
PlatformFull-size Ford · Ford Panther · Ford Fox platform · Ford FN9 platform · Ford CD4 platform
DesignerBob Gregorie · Bill Schmidt · John Najjar · Elwood Engel
AssemblyUnited States: Detroit, Michigan · United States: Allen Park, Michigan · United States: Wixom, Michigan · United States: Flat Rock, Michigan
PredecessorLincoln Premiere
SuccessorLincoln MKS
Also known asContinental Town Car/Town Coupe

The Lincoln Continental is a sedan model, produced 1988–1998, spanning 2 generations with 2 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the Continental (1995-1998) and Continental Signature Series (1988-1995). Each variant page provides engine displacement, power in HP and kW, 0–100 km/h acceleration, top speed, fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, dimensions, and list price at launch.

Generations · 2

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Quick answers
How many generations does the Lincoln Continental have?

The Lincoln Continental has 2 generations with 2 total variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Each generation has its own page listing all variants with engine specs, performance figures, and consumption data.

What years was the Lincoln Continental produced?

The Lincoln Continental has been produced 1988–1998. Throughout this period the model evolved across multiple generations, each introducing new engine options, body styles, and technology upgrades.

What body type is the Lincoln Continental?

The Lincoln Continental is available as Sedan. These body styles reflect the different market positions and use cases the model has served across its production history.

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What would this actually cost you?

43,226Estimated total · €8,645 per year
  • Depreciation24,376
  • Fuel / energy10,500
  • Insurance3,750
  • Maintenance3,000
  • Road tax1,600

Estimate only — insurance, maintenance and road tax are generic figures, not a quote for your car or country. Fuel/energy uses EU-average prices.

Regional names · 1

Lincoln Continental: names by market

This model has been sold under different names across markets — same car, different badge or nameplate.

  • Continental Town Car/Town Coupe
Across · Sedan

How performance changed across generations

GenerationPower0–100 km/hVariantsPriceScore
Continental Signature Series (1988-1995)1988–1995162 hp10.8 s1€57k★ 1.8
Continental (1995-1998)1995–1998264 hp1€54k★ 3.6