Exact configuration / US market
1990 / MY1990 / FWD
Lincoln ContinentalAutomatic 4-speed · 6 cyl · 3.8 L
MY1990 US configuration with 3.8 L, automatic 4-speed, and source-linked EPA data.
01 / Key facts
Technical specifications
Facts are grouped by system. Expand any row to inspect evidence and its exact source locator.
Identity
5/9- Model year
- 1990
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 6894, year - Market
- United States
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 6894, dataset US-market scope - Body style
- Passenger car
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 6894, VClass - Doors
- Not recorded
- Seating capacity
- Not recorded
- Chassis / platform code
- Not recorded
- Factory grade
- Not recorded
- EPA vehicle class
- Large Cars
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 6894, VClass - FuelEconomy.gov record
- 6894
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 6894, id
Powertrain
4/19- Powertrain layout
- Not recorded
- Engine
- Not recorded
- Engine description
- Not recorded
- Engine code
- Not recorded
- Engine position
- Not recorded
- Cylinders
- 6
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 6894, cylinders - Displacement
- 231.9 cu in
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 6894, displ - Bore
- Not recorded
- Stroke
- Not recorded
- Compression ratio
- Not recorded
- Valves
- Not recorded
- Induction
- Naturally aspirated
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 6894, tCharger, sCharger, and eng_dscr - Fuel delivery
- Not recorded
- Fuel
- Regular Gasoline
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 6894, fuelType1 and fuelType - Engine power
- Not recorded
- Power speed
- Not recorded
- Engine torque
- Not recorded
- Torque speed
- Not recorded
- Redline
- Not recorded
Transmission
2/4- Transmission
- Automatic 4-speed
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 6894, trany - Driven wheels
- FWD
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 6894, drive - Differential
- Not recorded
- Transfer case
- Not recorded
Gearing
0/9- 1st gear
- Not recorded
- 2nd gear
- Not recorded
- 3rd gear
- Not recorded
- 4th gear
- Not recorded
- 5th gear
- Not recorded
- 6th gear
- Not recorded
- Reverse
- Not recorded
- Final drive
- Not recorded
- Secondary reduction
- Not recorded
Chassis and steering
0/7- Frame / construction
- Not recorded
- Front suspension
- Not recorded
- Rear suspension
- Not recorded
- Steering
- Not recorded
- Steering ratio
- Not recorded
- Turns lock-to-lock
- Not recorded
- Turning circle
- Not recorded
Brakes
0/6- Brake system
- Not recorded
- Front brakes
- Not recorded
- Rear brakes
- Not recorded
- Front rotor diameter
- Not recorded
- Rear rotor diameter
- Not recorded
- Anti-lock braking
- Not recorded
Wheels and tires
0/6- Wheels
- Not recorded
- Front wheel
- Not recorded
- Rear wheel
- Not recorded
- Front tire
- Not recorded
- Rear tire
- Not recorded
- Wheel fastener torque
- Not recorded
Dimensions and capacity
2/13- Overall length
- Not recorded
- Overall width
- Not recorded
- Overall height
- Not recorded
- Wheelbase
- Not recorded
- Front track
- Not recorded
- Rear track
- Not recorded
- Ground clearance
- Not recorded
- Curb weight
- Not recorded
- Weight distribution
- Not recorded
- Passenger volume
- 778 US gal
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 6894, pv2, pv4, and hpv - Cargo volume
- 19 ft³
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 6894, lv2, lv4, and hlv - Payload
- Not recorded
- Drag coefficient
- Not recorded
Fluids and capacities
0/6- Fuel tank
- Not recorded
- Engine oil
- Not recorded
- Coolant
- Not recorded
- Manual transmission fluid
- Not recorded
- Differential oil
- Not recorded
- Washer fluid
- Not recorded
Efficiency
3/3- EPA city
- 16 mpg (US)
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 6894, city08 - EPA highway
- 23 mpg (US)
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 6894, highway08 - EPA combined
- 19 mpg (US)
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 6894, comb08
Range
0/1- Total range
- Not recorded
Emissions
1/2- Tailpipe CO₂
- 468 g/mi
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 6894, co2TailpipeGpm - Emissions classification
- Not recorded
Safety
0/3- Tire-pressure monitoring
- Not recorded
- Stability control
- Not recorded
- Driver-assistance suite
- Not recorded
Body
0/2- Roof
- Not recorded
- Aerodynamic equipment
- Not recorded
Sources used
Configuration identity and efficiency values come directly from the FuelEconomy.gov record. Marketing-trim names are not inferred where the government record does not state them.
FuelEconomy.gov model-year bulk vehicle records
Official bulk configuration, engine, transmission, drivetrain, fuel-economy, volume, and emissions records; the official record API is the bounded fallback.
- Applies to
- United States, complete imported model years 1990
- Retrieved
- 2026-08-28