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Lincoln Continental

Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Lincoln Continental. By the official figures, the 2018 uses 11.8 L/100km: 24 mpg UK, 20 mpg US.

Lincoln Continental in black
Fuel use
11.8 L/100km
2018 official
UK mpg
24 mpg
US mpg
20 mpg
On a full tank
833 km
98 L tank

What a Continental costs to run

At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$34.57 per 100 km$3,803
Australia$2.41/L petrol$28.39 per 100 km$3,151
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£33.01 per 100 miles£2,310
United States$4.35/gal petrol$21.76 per 100 miles$2,938

A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.

5th generation, 1970–1979

Specs for the 460 V8; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Sedan
Size class
Upper large
Generation
5th generation
Built
1970-1979
Seats
6
Doors
4
Drive
RWD

Engine

Engine
7.5 L V8 petrol
Engine size
7,536 cc
Cylinders
8
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
160 kW
Gearbox
3-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel tank
98 L

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2020Petrol12.4 L/100km23 mpg19 mpg—
2019Petrol12.4 L/100km23 mpg19 mpg—
2018Petrol11.8 L/100km24 mpg20 mpg—
2017Petrol11.8 L/100km24 mpg20 mpg—
2002Petrol13.1 L/100km22 mpg18 mpg—
2001Petrol13.1 L/100km22 mpg18 mpg—
2000Petrol13.1 L/100km22 mpg18 mpg—
1999Petrol13.1 L/100km22 mpg18 mpg—
1998Petrol13.1 L/100km22 mpg18 mpg—
1997Petrol13.1 L/100km22 mpg18 mpg—
1996Petrol13.1 L/100km22 mpg18 mpg—
1995Petrol13.1 L/100km22 mpg18 mpg—
1994Petrol12.4 L/100km23 mpg19 mpg—
1993Petrol13.1 L/100km22 mpg18 mpg—
1992Petrol13.1 L/100km22 mpg18 mpg—
1991Petrol13.1 L/100km22 mpg18 mpg—
1990Petrol12.4 L/100km23 mpg19 mpg—
1989Petrol13.1 L/100km22 mpg18 mpg—
1988Petrol13.1 L/100km22 mpg18 mpg—
1987Petrol12.4 L/100km23 mpg19 mpg—
1986Petrol12.4 L/100km23 mpg19 mpg—
1985Petrol13.8 L/100km20 mpg17 mpg—
1985Diesel10.7 L/100km26 mpg22 mpg—
1984Diesel10.2 L/100km28 mpg23 mpg—
1984Petrol14.7 L/100km19 mpg16 mpg—

Lincoln Continental questions

What is the fuel consumption of the Lincoln Continental?

The 2018 Lincoln Continental uses 11.8 L/100km by its official figures: 24 mpg in UK gallons and 20 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Lincoln Continental cost to run a year?

At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $3,803 in New Zealand, $3,151 in Australia, £2,310 in United Kingdom, $2,938 in United States.

How far does a Lincoln Continental go on a full tank?

About 833 km (518 miles) from its 98 L tank at its official fuel use.

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