The 2019 Lincoln Continental is the longest, most expensive car within the Lincoln lineup, serving as a flagship car for the Lincoln brand, and sitting above the Lincoln MKZ. Model year 2019 marks the third year of production for the tenth generation Continental. The car was released in 2016 as a 2017 model-year model after a fourteen-year absence.
Changes, Updates, New Features
The Lincoln Continental only sees minor changes for the 2019 model year. Generally speaking, the car is the same as the 2018 model, with the addition of the limited production 80th Anniversary Coach Door Edition.
Exterior
- The Continental’s exterior design evokes a luxurious, premium look, with classic art-deco styling cues such as its unique door handles.
- Continental Black Label and Continental 80th Anniversary Coach Door Edition get unique styling cues, like model-specific wheels and other unique design details to set them apart from the rest of the lineup
- 80th Anniversary Coach Door Edition features longer wheelbase and a coach door arrangement
Interior
- Art-deco styling carried over inside, with aluminium inserts and a variety of color combinations
- Spacious rear seat with massaging functions and digital center console interface with HVAC, seat comfort and audio controls
- 80th Anniversary Coach Door Edition extended wheelbase for optimal rear legroom
- Revel Ultima 3D premium audio system offered as standard equipment on higher end models.
- Optional Perfect Position seats featuring 30 different adjustments
Body Styles
The 2020 Lincoln Continental is a full-size luxury sedan that comes in only one body style no matter which trim level is selected. Total number of doors is four.
However, unique styling cues are applied to Continental Black Label and Continental 80th Anniversary Coach Door Edition to distinguish them from the rest of the lineup.
Model Line
- Continental Standard
- Continental Select
- Continental Reserve
- Continental Black Label
- Continental 80th Anniversary Coach Door Edition (limited to 80 units)
Powertrain
The 2019 Lincoln Continental can be powered by three distinct powertrains which are carried over from the 2018 model-year.
| Engine | Aspiration | Compression Ratio | Bore and Stroke (mm) | Horsepower @ RPM | Torque @ RPM | Transmission |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.7L TI-VCT Cyclone V6 | Atmospheric | 10.5:1 | 95.5 x 86.7 | 305 @ 6,500 | 335 @ 5,700 | Six-speed automatic |
| 2.7L EcoBoost V6 | Twin-Turbo | 10.0:1 | 83 x 83 | 335 @ 5,700 | 380 @ 3,500 | Six-speed automatic |
| 3.0L EcoBoost V6 | Twin-Turbo | 9.5:1 | 85.4 x 86 | 400 @ 5,750 | 400 @ 2,750 | Six-speed automatic |
Models
The Lincoln Continental lineup gets a few updates for the 2019 model year. The new model lineup is as follows:
| Drive Wheels | Trim Level | Engine |
|---|---|---|
| FWD | Standard | 3.7L TI-VCT Cyclone V6 |
| AWD | Standard | 3.7L TI-VCT Cyclone V6 |
| FWD | Select | 3.7L TI-VCT Cyclone V6 |
| AWD | Select | 3.7L TI-CVT Cyclone V6 |
| FWD | Reserve | 2.7L EcoBoost V6 |
| AWD | Reserve | 2.7L EcoBoost V6 |
| FWD | Black Label | 2.7L EcoBoost V6 |
| AWD | Black Label | 3.0L EcoBoost V6 |
| AWD | 80th Anniversary Coach Door Edition | 3.0L EcoBoost V6 |
Platform
All variations of the tenth-generation Lincoln Continental ride on the Ford CD4 platform shared with the following vehicles:
Production
The 2019 Lincoln Continental is assembled at the Flat Rock assembly plant, in Flat Rock, Michigan, USA alongside the Ford Mustang.
Availability
All variants of the 2019 Lincoln Continental are available for order. However, since the Continental 80th Anniversary Coach Door Edition model is limited to only 80 units, the car may be sold out as we write this.
Beyond 2019
There are currently no plans to update the Lincoln Continental beyond the 2019 model year. With sedan sales declining each year, we ignore if there will be a next generation Continental all together.
Discussion
Discuss the 2019 Lincoln Continental in our Lincoln forum.
News
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Specifications
Overview
| Model | 2019 Lincoln Continental |
|---|---|
| Body style | Full-size sedan |
| Driveline | Transverse front-engine, front-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive |
| Construction | Unitized welded steel body |
| Manufacturing location | Flat Rock, Michigan, USA |
| Key competitors | Cadillac XTS, Acura RLX, Cadillac CT6 |
Engines and Transmissions
| Engine | Compression Ratio | Bore and Stroke (mm) | Horsepower @ RPM | Torque @ RPM | Transmission |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.7L TI-VCT Cyclone V6 | 10.5:1 | 95.5 x 86.7 | 305 @ 6,500 rpm | 335 @ 5,700 rpm | Six-speed automatic |
| 2.7L EcoBoost V6 | 10.0:1 | 83 x 83 | 335 @ 5,700 rpm | 380 @ 3,500 rpm | Six-speed automatic |
| 3.0L EcoBoost V6 | 9.5:1 | 85.4 x 86 | 400 @ 5,750 rpm | 400 @ 2,750 rpm | Six-speed automatic |
Gear Ratios
| Gear | 3.7L TI-VCT Cyclone V6 FWD | 3.7L TI-VCT Cyclone V6 AWD | 2.7L EcoBoost V6 FWD | 2.7L EcoBoost V6 AWD | 3.0L EcoBoost V6 AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First | 4.48:1 | 4.48:1 | 4.48:1 | 4.48:1 | 4.48:1 |
| Second | 2.87:1 | 2.87:1 | 2.87:1 | 2.87:1 | 2.87:1 |
| Third | 1.84:1 | 1.84:1 | 1.84:1 | 1.84:1 | 1.84:1 |
| Fourth | 1.41:1 | 1.41:1 | 1.41:1 | 1.41:1 | 1.41:1 |
| Fifth | 1.00:1 | 1.00:1 | 1.00:1 | 1.00:1 | 1.00:1 |
| Sixth | 0.74:1 | 0.74:1 | 0.74:1 | 0.74:1 | 0.74:1 |
| Reverse | 2.88 | 2.88 | 2.88 | 2.88 | 2.88 |
| Final drive | 3.16:1 | 3.16:1 | 2.77 | 3.16:1 | 3.39:1 |
Suspension
| Position | Type |
|---|---|
| Front | MacPherson strut dampers with aluminum control arm and stabilizer bar. Continuously Controlled Damping (CCD). |
| Rear | "Integral-link" suspension with coil springs, gas dampers and stabilizer bar. Continuously Controlled Damping (CCD). |
Steering
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Type | Adaptive Steering |
| Steering column | Power-tilt/telescoping steering column with memory |
| Ratio | Variable |
| Turning diameter curb-to-curb (2.7L EcoBoost V6 and 19-inch wheels) | 41.77 feet |
Wheels And Tires
| 3.7L TI-VCT Cyclone V6 | 2.7L EcoBoost V6 | 3.0L EcoBoost V6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Wheel Size & Type | 18" Premium Painted Aluminum | 19" Premium Painted Aluminum | 19' Premium Painted and Polished Aluminum |
| Standard Tire Size & Type | 235/50R18 all-season | 255/45R19 all-season | 255/45R19 all-season |
| Optional Wheel Size & Type | 19' Premium Painted and Polished Aluminum | 19' Premium Painted and Polished Aluminum | 20" Premium Painted and Polished Aluminum |
| Optional Tire Size And Type | 255/45R19 all-season | 255/45R19 all-season | 245/40R20 summer performance compound |
Brakes
| Location | Type | Rotor Size (mm) and Type |
|---|---|---|
| Front | Twin piston brakes | 352 mm vented discs with vented hat section |
| Rear | Solid brakes | 345 mm vented discs |
Dimensions
| Exterior Dimensions | Value (in inches) |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 117.9 |
| Length | 201.4 |
| Height | 58.5 |
| Width (including mirrors) | 82.3 |
| Front track | 63.2 |
| Rear track | 64.1 |
| Interior Dimensions | Value (in inches) |
|---|---|
| Front headroom | 39.3 |
| Rear headroom | 37.7 |
| Front legroom | 44.4 |
| Rear legroom | 41.3 |
| Front hip room | 55.9 |
| Rear hip room | 54.8 |
| Front shoulder room | 58.3 |
| Rear shoulder room | 55.9 |
| Seating capacity (total / front / rear) | 5 / 2 / 3 |
Capacities
| Capacity | Value |
|---|---|
| Base curb weight (3.7L TI-VCT V6) | 4,224 lb |
| Base curb weight (2.7L EcoBoost V6) | 4.346 lb |
| Base curb weight (3.0L EcoBoost V6) | 4,547 lb |
| Cargo volume | 16.7 cu-ft |
| Passenger volume | 106.4 cu-ft |
| Towing capacity | Ford Class II Trailer Tow Package |
Pricing
| Trim Level | Engine | Drive Wheels | Starting MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 3.7L TI-VCT Cyclone V6 | FWD | $46,145 |
| Standard | 3.7L TI-VCT Cyclone V6 | AWD | $48,145 |
| Select | 3.7L TI-VCT Cyclone V6 | FWD | $49,945 |
| Select | 3.7L TI-VCT Cyclone V6 | AWD | $51,945 |
| Reserve | 2.7L EcoBoost V6 | FWD | $59,710 |
| Reserve | 2.7L EcoBoost V6 | AWD | $61,710 |
| Reserve | 3.0L EcoBoost V6 | AWD | $64,975 |
| Black Label | 2.7L EcoBoost V6 | FWD | $70,045 |
| Black Label | 3.0L EcoBoost V6 | AWD | $75,310 |
| 80th Anniversary Coach Doors Edition | 3.0L EcoBoost V6 | AWD | N/A |
