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Very cool! I like the body style of these new Lincoln Continentals and love the 'Suicide" coach doors. Great addition to the stable.
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Well done! I didn't realize that so few were going to be produced.
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Bad ass! I also didn’t know about the low number. I’ve seen a few locally.
Those can be pretty damn quick with the right engine combo.
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Originally Posted by
JDGolden
Bad ass! I also didn’t know about the low number. I’ve seen a few locally.
Those can be pretty damn quick with the right engine combo.
3.0 L Twin Turbo V6, 400 HP / 400 LB FT Torque.
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Those can be pretty damn quick with the right engine combo.
Not bad. Mid 13s at around 104-105mph. Needs a tune to wake it up. I came close to buying either the MKZ or Continental with the 3.0t but the 6spd is it's weak point and holds it back.
I really really nice cruiser though and a good value on the used market.
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but the 6spd is it's weak point and holds it back.
Definitely disagree with this statement.
The 6 speed transmission is smooth as butter and works quite well with the twin turbo. It’s a luxury car after all (and quite possibly the finest American luxury car ever built), and the engineering goal was to provide a luxurious ride with more than adequate power. The Continental delivers this in spades.
I drive a Cadillac CT6 with a 3.0TT 8 spd as my daily. The Continental beats the Caddy in every way with the exception of handling. The Continental is definitely more “floaty” like a true luxury ride should be. The transmission is much smoother in the Continental.
If quarter mile speeds and go fast is what you desire, this is not a car for you. If you want an American built luxury sedan, this car is without question (in my mind anyway ) the top dog.
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Originally Posted by
TTQ B4U
Not bad. Mid 13s at around 104-105mph.
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Ya...mid 13's not bad.....lol...I hope you are joking it's a Lincoln Continental.....my Dad's 1978 ran 19 flat
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Definitely disagree with this statement.
The 6 speed transmission is smooth as butter and works quite well with the twin turbo.
Smooth while it lasts, but it is a weak point. Owners have been getting a warranty extension on the transmissions as there's both a torque converter fix and a reprogramming of the Powertrain Control Module needed to fix issues. My 2010 Fusion Sport with the 3.7 failed at 47k. The transmission was one of the main reasons we didn't buy my wife's Lincoln. The 10spd thus far has been good and honestly would allow for it to keep the car in it's powerband better.
It’s a luxury car after all (and quite possibly the finest American luxury car ever built), and the engineering goal was to provide a luxurious ride with more than adequate power. The Continental delivers this in spades.
Agree. Again, a great value.
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Originally Posted by
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Smooth while it lasts, but it is a weak point. Owners have been getting a warranty extension on the transmissions as there's both a torque converter fix and a reprogramming of the Powertrain Control Module needed to fix issues.
Interesting, and good to know. Will have to consider that. It will likely be many many years before this car sees 47K miles however .
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Originally Posted by
BadgerRivFan
Definitely disagree with this statement.
The 6 speed transmission is smooth as butter and works quite well with the twin turbo. It’s a luxury car after all (and quite possibly the finest American luxury car ever built), and the engineering goal was to provide a luxurious ride with more than adequate power. The Continental delivers this in spades.
I drive a Cadillac CT6 with a 3.0TT 8 spd as my daily. The Continental beats the Caddy in every way with the exception of handling. The Continental is definitely more “floaty” like a true luxury ride should be. The transmission is much smoother in the Continental.
If quarter mile speeds and go fast is what you desire, this is not a car for you. If you want an American built luxury sedan, this car is without question (in my mind anyway
) the top dog.
I have admired Ford's approach to Lincoln over the last few years. In some ways, it has been the "cheap" approach by not investing in bespoke platforms like GM did with Cadillac or even Hyundai with Genesis. However, I respect the fact Ford didn't peruse making a range of BMW clones with Lincoln and instead played to their strengths and created luxury cars that pamper the driver. This is probably a controversial statement, but how many BMW drivers actually take advantage of the cars ingrained "sportiness"? I would argue most buyers in luxury segment are going to appreciate a quiet cabin, smooth ride and attention to detail rather than firm body control, responsive steering and RWD dynamics. (I'm painting with a broad brush here.)
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