2000 Lincoln Continental Base 0-60 Times, Top Speed, Specs, Quarter Mile, and Wallpapers

2000 Lincoln Continental  Base  0-60 Times, Top Speed, Specs, Quarter Mile, and Wallpapers

The 2000 Lincoln Continental Base is a Rear-wheel drive Sedan. It can accommodate up to 5 passengers. It has 4 Doors and is powered by a 4.6L V8 DOHC 32 valves engine which outputs 275 hp @ 5750 rpm and is paired with 4 speed automatic gearbox. The 2000 Lincoln Continental Base has cargo capacity of 521 Liters and the vehicle weighs 1755 kg. In terms of ride assists, the 2000 Lincoln Continental Base has stability control and traction control in addition to anti-lock brake system (ABS). The vehicle has an optional engine as well It offers and. Safety features also include None and None. The front suspension is while the rear suspension is. The car also features a It has as standard. Electronic features include Cruise Control. For convenience, the car has Power windows and Power door locks. There is also a remote keyless entry feature. Moreover, the car has. The steering wheel has audio control buttons. In terms of performance, the car has 300 N.m of torque and a top speed of 239 km/h. The 2000 Lincoln Continental Base accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 6.9 seconds and hits quarter mile at 15 seconds. Fuel consumption is 13.9 L/100km in the city and 8.9 L/100km in the highway. The car price starts at $ 52,895

Name Base
Price $ 52,895
Body Sedan
Doors 4 Doors
Engine 4.6L V8 DOHC 32 valves
Power 275 hp @ 5750 rpm
Number of Seats 5 Seats
Transmission 4 speed automatic
Cargo Space 521.0 L
Maximum Cargo Space 521.0 L
Wheel Type
Series Continental IX
Drivetrain Rear-wheel drive
Horsepower 275 HP
Torque 300 N.m
Top Speed 239 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (0-60 mph) 6.9 s
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption (City) 13.9 L/100km
Fuel Consumption (Highway) 8.9 L/100km
Gear Type auto
Weight 1,745 KG
Brand Lincoln
Model Continental
0-400m (Quarter Mile) 15.0 s
0-400m (Quarter Mile) - Speed 153.4 km/h
0-800m (Half Mile) 24.9 s
0-800m (Half Mile) - Speed 172.8 km/h
Modifications (MODS)
Modifications Cost $ 0

2000 Lincoln Continental 0-60

2000 Lincoln Continental Used Price Estimates

Estimates based on a driving average of 12,000 miles per year
Used Condition Trade In Price Private Party Price Dealer Retail Price
Outstanding $ 1,459 $ 2,281 $ 2,732
Clean $ 1,298 $ 2,034 $ 2,436
Average $ 975 $ 1,540 $ 1,844
Rough $ 653 $ 1,045 $ 1,251

Despite slipping sales, we think the Continental is the epitome of American Luxury.

It's not easy to find a rear-drive, luxury car built in America, and Lincoln's Continental is no exception. Making the jump to front-wheel drive in 1988, the Continental has been with Lincoln since 1940 but is fully modernized and features a potent 275 horsepower, 4.6-liter V8. This engine also makes 275 foot-pounds of torque at 4,750 rpm. Gas mileage remains in the acceptable range with a 17/25 mpg rating for city/highway driving.

A fully independent suspension and gas pressurized shocks come standard on all Continentals, but a check on the driver's control package option adds three-way adjustable, semi-active suspension for plush, normal or firm ride control. There's also an Alpine audio system option group for audiophiles, a luxury package with upgraded interior and exterior trim pieces, and a personal security package with a low tire-pressure warning system and a programmable garage door opener. For the ultimate in secure travel, a RESCU package is available with Lincoln's Remote Emergency Satellite Cellular Unit to call for assistance and transmit the vehicle's location within 100 feet via a global positioning satellite (GPS) network.

In addition to the new standard side airbags for 2000, the Continental receives many of the same safety changes that Ford has implemented across most of its model line. The emergency trunk release allows people who are trapped in the trunk to release the hatch. The child seat-anchor brackets in the back seat provide parents and caregivers an improved method to buckle in their child safety seats more securely. The system secures child safety seats using tethers that attach to the anchor brackets, in addition to traditional safety belts. The Belt Minder system consists of a chime and an indicator light to remind drivers and passengers to buckle up.

The Continental's exterior remains unchanged for the 2000 model year. The wide front grille is retained, as are the dual exhaust outlets and the swoopy hood line. This gives the Lincoln a .32 coefficient of drag which, as luxury sedans go, is fairly slippery. If you really want to set yourself apart from other Continentals, the optional six-spoke chrome wheels can add to the car's classic look.

The Lincoln Continental is a roomy, competent, attractive sedan. It faces tough competition from Acura, BMW, Cadillac, Lexus and Mercedes Benz. The new 2000 Lincoln LS will be another vehicle to consider. Many of the vehicles from these manufacturers offer high levels of ride and handling refinement without resorting to gee-whiz gadgetry like the Driver's Select System.

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2000 Lincoln Continental Engines

Engine Standard in Trim Power Torque Fuel Consumption - City Fuel Consumption - Highway 0-100 km/h Quarter Mile Half Mile
4.6L V8 DOHC 32 valves Base 275 hp @ 5750 rpm 300 N.m 13.6 L/100km 8.6 L/100km 7.2 s 15.0 s 24.9 s
4.6 L V8 DOHC 32 Valves base 275 hp @ 5750 rpm 300 N.m 13.6 L/100km 8.6 L/100km 7.2 s 15.0 s 24.9 s
4.6L V8 DOHC 32 valves Base 275 hp @ 5750 rpm 300 N.m 13.9 L/100km 8.9 L/100km 6.9 s 15.0 s 24.9 s
4.6L V8 DOHC 32 valves Base 260 hp @ 5500 rpm 300 N.m 13.9 L/100km 8.8 L/100km 7.5 s 15.3 s 25.3 s
4.6L V8 DOHC 32 valves Base 260 hp @ 5750 rpm 300 N.m 13.9 L/100km 8.9 L/100km 7.5 s 15.3 s 25.3 s
4.6L V8 DOHC 32 valves Base 260 hp @ 5750 rpm 300 N.m 14.1 L/100km 8.6 L/100km 7.5 s 15.3 s 25.3 s
Base 279 hp 300 N.m 13.8 L/100km 9.8 L/100km 7.1 s 14.9 s 24.7 s

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2000 Lincoln Continental Previous Generations

2000 Lincoln Continental Future Generations

Lincoln Continental Overview and History

In production between 1995 and 2002, this was the ninth generation of the Continental 4-door sedan. Revealed in 1982, the seventh generation Lincoln Continental was the last of its kin to use a rear-wheel drive configuration.
Lincoln sprung as an independent luxury-car producer in 1917. Founded by engineering whiz Henry M. Leland after his departure from Cadillac, which he had helped co-found, the company was named Lincoln as a reminder of the admiration Leland bore for the now defunct state-leader. In a macabre coincidence, president JFK was assassinated just like Abraham Lincoln was. At the time of  his death, JFK was being driven in a Lincoln Continental limousine.

However, before such drama occurred, Lincoln was a fairly small company that supplied Liberty aircraft engines for the Army during WWI. Having teamed up with son Wilfred, Leland converted his factory to manufacturing luxury automobiles right after the war. Despite Leland's skill and potential of his vehicles, the factory encountered several design-related obstacles and financial trouble that could not be overcome. Forced into bankruptcy, Leland sold his company to Ford in 1922 for $ 8 million.

Soon after the Ford takeover, Lincoln's first series of automobiles would enter mass production. Under Ford, Lincoln's styling problems were solved as were the financial issues  experimented before. Little changes or none were made to Leland's original engines. Coupled with production cost cuts, this would allow the company to toll out some 5,500 vehicles in December, 1922.

As of 1923, newer body styles appeared, many of them having been the result of partnerships with coachbuilders such as Fleetwood and Brunn. This lead to the appearance of  a diversified range of vehicles comprised of large sedans and limousines that could accommodate as many as 7 passengers. Despite the fairly big price tags these special coach-built vehicles came with, Lincoln sales did not plummet. They did just the contrary, registering a spectacular 45% increase over the previous years with 7,875 vehicles sold.

The 1924's brought forth the release of the famous Flyers that were extensively used by US Police Departments. The cars premiered some features that weren't introduced on private models until 2 years after. Two wheel disc breaks, weapon racks, armored windows and Police whistles were among the many 'accessories' Flyers came equipped with.

Probably the most famous car ever made by Lincoln sprouted in 1932  Eugene T. “Bob” Gregorie's drawing board. The later release of the Zephyr in 1936 smashed open the gates for the release of the Continental. The latter was actually a modified 1938 Zephyr Coupe whom Gregorie had sectioned and added a vertical tire mount to. The car became so successful that it sold in over 5000 units until production halted in 1948.

However, the Continental would not go down for good. It was later resuscitated  through the Mark II model. By 1955, the Mark II could be purchased for a stunning $ 10,000, as much as a Rolls Royce cost those days.

Later designs, such as the Town Car and the bulky Navigator, aided Lincoln in becoming the best sold luxury car brand in the US by 1998. After a brief change of ownership between 1998 and 2002 when Lincoln belonged to the Premier Automotive Group, the company returned on Ford premises where it can still be found today.

Despite its tradition as a luxury car manufacturer and presidential limousine supplier, the company has experienced a severe setback in the last few years, having lost against Asian and European imports. This is mostly due to the lack of new models, issue that Ford hopes to solve by reinventing the brand. Lincoln's ascension is still unspooling through the release of models such the MKZ and MKX.

2000 Lincoln Continental Consumer Reviews

servicesdicing, 02/25/2016
4dr Sedan
1998 Continental
I bought this cream put for the tiny sum of 1600 bucks. it had 130k miles. i took her for an hour test drive and just couldn't find any reason not to buy. i had her for 2 or 3 years and sold her for 1200 bucks to some lucky stiff. first off, the paint and leather are top quality. the v8 was fast for this type of car. if i wasn't careful i was doing 95 on the highway. all i can say is that i had no major repairs at all and she was like driving your living room couch. nice. the gas mileage was great for such a big car as i normally got 27 mpg on the highway and i was doing 80. Now, there are some lil issues to watch out for: DOOR AJAR code - this can be fixed by spraying air into the rear door latches. it works for a month or two and then you had to spray again. a minor inconvenience. i kept my spray bottle under the seat. BATTREY - strange, but if your battery is nearing its life on this car, weird things happen. for me i got a steering fault. i desalt with it for a while because the car started fine. i read about this online and someone said that old batteries do not mix well. the next day i bought a new battery and i never had the issue again. AIR SUSPENSION - every morning the rear would sit low. it would pump up fine though and work all day. i bought a bag online for i think like 80 bucks as i suspected one bag of being leaky. ill tell you what, i couldn't believe how easy it was to swap. no joke, i just jacked her up popped the old one out with a ratchet and new one in. it was a 25 minute job. i really couldn't believe it. I have to say, for the money you can't go wrong. such a nice ride and safe too. i see em all the time from 98-02 with 70-120k miles for 2-3k. you just can't beat the value.
uncheckedseasoned, 04/26/2010
My Continental
This car is my first car, and i love it. Being almost 7 feet tall, this car is the perfect size for me. The trunk space is mafia style (3 dead bodies)! It has a few issues like the airbag light that keeps coming on. Its actually easy enough to parallel park, suprisingly.
vireodrove, 02/25/2015
4dr Sedan
Comfortable and classy
For a 15 year old car, she still gets around quite well. I bought mine with a salvage title with 42k miles. Have put over 15k on it so far and have had no mechanical problems other than one instance of a mysterious loss of power. Despite this hiccup, the only problems I've had so far are cosmetic damage associated with having a 10+ year old car. My only complaints would be poor fuel economy and turning dynamics. It's a big car with a big engine, so I expect to pay a lot for gas though. Due to it's size, it doesn't take turns well. Your rear passengers may go for a ride if you take them too sharply. Overall, it's been a great car and I've enjoyed owning it.
raddedollhouse, 02/23/2009
You gotta get one or two
I brought this brute used and it was going to be the long trip car only. Well guess what, it is my everyday driver. The features on this car rival all the so called new tech opts even on the 6 figure imports. The best feature is the selectable rear susp and steering level. Wow! Only Lincoln drivers know what I'm talking about. The steering wheel mounted controls for HVAC fan speed, temp, radio and cruise..all the things you need to keep any button pushing techy stoned with amazement and awe for years. I have been on Ohio's northern snow highways and others spun while I run. When summer hits the clean paint and chrome blinds the sun.
dwellerstaking, 02/02/2019
1998 Lincoln Continental
"Great Value"
This is an underrated car, great ride, mpg’s (I’m averaging 23mpg), and lively passing performance. I just bought this car for $ 1,350 from an estate. The previous owner had it for 20 years, and she purchased it as used from the original dealer in 1999 (maybe it was a dealer demo car?). It had not seen much use in recent years, and I have been slowly going through all the maintenance items. She had run over something and damaged the catalytic converters, so I installed new converters. All told I’ve spent about $ 800 on parts to refresh this car, and now I’m driving 140 miles per day during the week (I live in rural Texas). It definitely prefers premium fuel, or the mid-grade, over regular. As a long time do it yourself mechanic this car is not too hard to work on. Since the car is now 21 years old there are not many mechanics familiar with this model, and there is no good aftermarket repair manual. There is also very little serious YouTube videos for service or diagnosis- you will largely be on your own with no support for home garage repair and maintenance. So I got the factory set of service volumes off eBay.
cocoillegal, 04/10/2017
2002 Lincoln Continental
"This very well built car saved my life!"
I owned this all around excellent vehicle until a drunk driver in a pick up truck going 50mph rear ended me while I was stopped. I was shoved into, and almost under, a large Ford F150. My entire trunk was compacted up to the rear windshield, and the front end was mangled, but the entire passenger compartment frame remained its integrity entirely. I was hit so hard a post in the head rest cut my head (which required 10 staples), but I am absolutely convinced I shouldve, and wouldve, been injured MUCH more severely had I been in any other vehicle. I may have even died, had this sturdy car and frame not prevented me from getting shoved under the truck in front of me. I miss this car so much.....its comfort, its fast engine, its features, and above all, how safe I felt driving it. I highly recommend this vehicle to anyone!Read less
dubbedshear, 03/27/2017
2002 Lincoln Continental
"awesome ride"
I bought this car from my mom at 35,000 miles just because she needed something smaller at age 85. I use it to commute 55 miles each way to work and have other cars for weekend driving including a BMW 325i conv. and a toyota land crusier for mtn driving. Forget it---the lincoln is better in the snow (with Bizzaks) than the Land Cruiser and frankly, the licoln is so much more comfy to drive than the BMW that its my full time driver. I did replace the tranny mainly cause mom never checked the tranny fluid and I get 20 MPG all around. Such a great car, wish I bought one new in 2002 and kept itRead less

2000 Lincoln Continental Base Specifications

Base Dimensions

Cargo Capacity521 L
Curb Weight1755 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity75.7 L
Height1422 mm
Length5296 mm
Wheelbase2769 mm
Width1869 mm

Base Mechanical

Drive TrainRear-wheel drive
Engine Name4.6L V8 DOHC 32 valves
Traction ControlYes
Transmission4 speed automatic

Base Overview

BodySedan
Doors4
Engine4.6L V8 DOHC 32 valves
Fuel Consumption13.9 (Automatic City)8.9 (Automatic Highway)
Power275 hp @ 5750 rpm
Seats5
Transmission4 speed automatic
WarrantiesBumper-to-Bumper80000/km, 48/Months Powertrain80000/km, 48/Months Roadside Assistance80000/km, 48/Months Rust-throughUnlimited/km, 60/Months

Base Safety

Anti-Lock Brakes4-wheel ABS
Anti-Theft AlarmNone
Brake Type4-wheel disc
Child-proof LocksNone
Driver AirbagNone
Passenger AirbagNone
Side AirbagNone

Base Suspension and Steering

Front TiresP225/60R16

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M harry 1 year ago
I have owned and still have a 2009 Kia amanti it is now 2024 I have 51000 miles on this car excellent handling in all weather except ice and deep snow very fast in traffic I think the handling is tight and responsive. My spouse has driven this on the interstate frequently and the first thing he did was get it up to 220 mph at this speed is floaty but under 80 mph just a pleasure to drive *****
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