Reviews: The 1999 Lincoln Continental
By Jane Smith
Introduction
The 1999 Continental is manufactured in UNITED STATES for Lincoln. It is Lincoln's entry into the SEDAN 4-DR market. It has a retail price of $38,525 USD in 1999.
Fuel Economy
The 4.6L V8 DOHC 32V engine is rated at 17 miles/gallon city and 25 miles/gallon highway out of a 20.00 gallon tank. This is average for its class. Flexible Fuel versions are available.
Pricing
The Continental retails for $38,525 USD with a invoice price of $35,133 USD for the base model with no options. A standard delivery charge of USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Drivetrain
The Continental comes standard with a 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive transmission and is a front-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 3848 lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Disc.
Continental Dimensions
In 1999 the Continental has an overall length of 208.50 inches and a width of 73.60 inches. It sits a total of 56.00 inches off the ground, with a ground clearance of 5.90 inches. Front headroom is 38.90 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Continental a turning radius of 41.10 inches. It uses 225/60R16 tires with a wheelbase of 109.00 inches.
Specs & Equipment
Standard equipment includes Child Safety Door Locks, Power Door Locks, ABS Brakes, Traction Control, Driver Airbag. While it varies per trim level optional equipment lists CD Player, CD Changer, Front Heated Seat, Front Split Bench Seat, Power Sunroof.
Exterior color choices include Black Clearcoat, Deep Wedgewood Blue Clearcoat Metallic, Graphite Blue Clearcoat Metallic, Ivory Parchment Clearcoat, Light Parchment Gold Clearcoat, Medium Charcoal Green Clearcoat Metallic, Medium Gold Clearcoat Metallic, Midnight Grey Clearcoat Metallic, Silver Frost Clearcoat Metallic, Toreador Red Clearcoat Metallic, Vibrant White Clearcoat, White Pearlescent Clearcoat Metallic with interior choices of Deep Charcoal Leather, Light Graphite Leather, Light Graphite Leather /Med. Dark Graphite Leather, Light Parchment Leather, Light Parchment Leather /Med. Parchment Leather, Medium Prairie Tan Leather. The Continental seats 5 people with 41.90 inches front leg room.
Standard Warranty
The normal warranty period is 48 months or 50,000 miles. It also has a 48 month/50,000 mile powertrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer or third-party vendors. It's important to check with your dealer to verify all warranties.
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