2001 Lincoln Continental specs & colors
4dr Car
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Charcoal
Mocha
Graphite
Medium Grey
Packages
Specifications
| EPA Classification | Large |
| Front Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Rear Wheel Size | 16 x 7 in |
| Front Wheel Size | 16 x 7 in |
| Spare Wheel Size | 16 x 4 in |
| Spare Wheel Material | Steel |
| Rear Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | 750 |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 125 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 275 @ 4750 |
| Displacement | 4.6L/281 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 275 @ 5750 |
| Engine Type | Gas V8 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 17 MPG |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 25 MPG |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 500.00 mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| Cruising Range - City | 340.00 mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic w/OD, |
| Trans Type | 4 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.69 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.00 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 3.56 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.54 |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.77 |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Electronic |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 2.26 |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
| Suspension Type - Front | MacPherson Struts |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/Air springs |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | w/Alum. control arm |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Independent |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 10.1 x 0.55 in |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Not Available |
| Brake Type | Power |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 11.6 x 1.02 in |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 20.0 gal |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 2.86 |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 16.95 |
| Steering Type | Pwr rack & pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 41.1 ft |
| Spare Tire Size | T125/80R16 |
| Front Tire Size | P225/60R16 |
| Rear Tire Size | P225/60R16 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 100 lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 1000 lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 3868 lbs |
| Track Width, Rear | 61.5 in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 56.6 in |
| Second Head Room | 38.0 in |
| Min Ground Clearance | 5.9 in |
| Second Leg Room | 38.0 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 57.1 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 73.6 in |
| Liftover Height | 27.2 in |
| Front Hip Room | 55.7 in |
| Height, Overall | 56.0 in |
| Front Leg Room | 41.9 in |
| Second Hip Room | 56.5 in |
| Length, Overall | 208.5 in |
| Passenger Volume | 101.5 ft³ |
| Front Head Room | 39.2 in |
| Track Width, Front | 63.0 in |
| Passenger Capacity | 6 |
| Trunk Volume | 18.9 ft³ |
| Wheelbase | 109.0 in |
| All-speed electronic traction control | Standard |
| Illuminated door/window/speed control switches | Standard |
| 18oz Sussex floor carpeting w/driver footrest | Standard |
| Pwr 4-wheel disc brakes | Standard |
| Body-colored body-side moldings | Standard |
| Concealed antenna in rear backlight window | Standard |
| 2 front center armrests w/internal storage | Standard |
| 4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS) | Standard |
| 125 amp alternator | Standard |
| Message center allows selection & setting for one driver of steering effort, autolamp delay setting, panel lighting setting, express-down window, easy-entry/exit, door lock chirp, automatic door locks, tilt-down outside mirrors, traction control | Standard |
| 16" 10-spoke brushed aluminum wheels | Standard |
| Full-length integral door armrests | Standard |
| Warning indicators-inc: anti-lock brake, engine service, airbag, anti-theft, traction control active, brake, high beam, turn signals, seat belt, battery, low oil pressure | Standard |
| Automatic parking brake release | Standard |
| Single key entry system-inc: valet key | Standard |
| Heated rear window defroster | Standard |
| Complex reflector taillamps | Standard |
| 6-way pwr driver/front passenger seats w/2-way lumbar adjustment | Standard |
| 4.6L DOHC MPFI 32-valve V8 Intech engine | Standard |
| Rear seat air conditioning distribution (5-passenger only) | Standard |
| Air extractor for improved door-closing efforts | Standard |
| Universal garage door opener | Standard |
| Large glovebox w/lockable storage | Standard |
| Leather wrapped tilt steering wheel | Standard |
| High-level audio system-inc: AM/FM stereo/cassette w/electronically tuned radio, 2-front/2-rear door speakers | Standard |
| Overhead console-inc: map/courtesy lamps, tissue/sunglasses storage | Standard |
| 2-way adjustable front head restraints | Standard |
| Deluxe color-keyed front outboard lap/shoulder belts | Standard |
| Locking remote trunk release | Standard |
| Air filtration system (removes dust/dirt/pollen from interior compartment) | Standard |
| Fully lined luggage compartment | Standard |
| 4-speed electronic automatic transmission w/OD | Standard |
| Front/rear bright fascia moldings | Standard |
| Front-wheel drive | Standard |
| Rear seat heat ducts | Standard |
| Complex reflector headlamps w/wrap around design-inc: automatic on when windshield wipers are activated | Standard |
| Side impact door bolsters | Standard |
| Autolamp w/variable time delay displayed in message center | Standard |
| Child-proof rear door locks | Standard |
| Ergonomic key fobs for drivers 1 & 2-inc: encripted passive "Securilock" transceiver | Standard |
| Child tether anchorage in rear pkg tray | Standard |
| Pwr locks w/remote keyless entry, lock confirmation chirp | Standard |
| HD 78 amp/hr HD maintenance-free battery | Standard |
| Mini-spare tire w/16" x 4" steel wheel | Standard |
| Fold-down rear seat armrest-inc: dual cup holders | Standard |
| Front/rear floor mats w/retainer system for driver mat | Standard |
| Automatic speed control w/tap-up/tap-down feature, backlit controls | Standard |
| Twin comfort front seats w/leather seating surfaces | Standard |
| Independent rear SLA air suspension w/automatic load leveling | Standard |
| City 17/hwy 25 (4.6L engine/4-speed auto trans) | Standard |
| Solar tinted glass | Standard |
| 20.0 gallon fuel tank | Standard |
| Real Birdseye Maple wood on instrument panel | Standard |
| Delay accessory pwr for radio/closing windows | Standard |
| Interior theater dimming | Standard |
| Flexible polycarbonate grille | Standard |
| Dual exhaust w/bright exposed tips | Standard |
| Easy-entry/exit driver seat | Standard |
| Pwr windows w/"express-down" driver window | Standard |
| Smart Locks (prevent doors from locking when key is in ignition & car is turned off) | Standard |
| Right front/dual rear retractable grab handles | Standard |
| Rear lap/shoulder belts for all 3 positions | Standard |
| Cloth-covered sunvisors w/lighted mirrors | Standard |
| Body-colored heated exterior mirrors-inc: tilt down when car is in reverse | Standard |
| P225/60R16 all-season SBR BSW tires | Standard |
| Electrochromic auto-dimming rearview mirror w/compass | Standard |
| Brake shift interlock | Standard |
| Front & side airbags for driver & right front passenger | Standard |
| Electronic automatic climate control system w/sunload sensor | Standard |
| Keyless entry key pad on drivers door | Standard |
| "Securilock" anti-theft alarm system-inc: LED indicator & engine immobilizer (sounds horn & flashes lights when doors/trunk are tampered with) | Standard |
| Tachometer, speedometer, temp & fuel gauges | Standard |
| Triple door seals to reduce wind noise & guide water away from passengers | Standard |
| Automatic remote fuel door release | Standard |
| Battery saver feature (turns off headlamps/interior lights) | Standard |
| Variable assist pwr steering | Standard |
| Virtual image instrument cluster w/analog gauges, dot matrix message center | Standard |
| Stand-alone analog clock | Standard |
| 4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) | Standard |
| Extendable coat hooks | Standard |
| Driver/front passenger door map pockets | Standard |
| Lincoln 24-hour help roadside assistance commitment | Standard |
| Variable intermittent windshield wipers | Standard |
| 3.56 axle ratio | Standard |
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