2002 Lincoln Continental Base 0-60 Times, Top Speed, Specs, Quarter Mile, and Wallpapers

2002 Lincoln Continental  Base  0-60 Times, Top Speed, Specs, Quarter Mile, and Wallpapers

The 2002 Lincoln Continental Base is a Front-wheel drive Sedan. It can accommodate up to 6 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 2002 Lincoln Continental Base has cargo capacity of 521 Liters and the vehicle weighs 1745 kg. In terms of ride assists, the 2002 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 2002 Lincoln Continental Base accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 7.2 seconds and hits quarter mile at 15 seconds. Fuel consumption is 13.6 L/100km in the city and 8.6 L/100km in the highway. The car price starts at $ 53,100

Name Base
Price $ 53,100
Body Sedan
Doors 4 Doors
Engine 4.6L V8 DOHC 32 valves
Power 275 hp @ 5750 rpm
Number of Seats 6 Seats
Transmission 4 speed automatic
Cargo Space 521.0 L
Maximum Cargo Space 521.0 L
Wheel Type
Series Continental IX
Drivetrain Front-wheel drive
Horsepower 275 HP
Torque 300 N.m
Top Speed 239 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (0-60 mph) 7.2 s
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption (City) 13.6 L/100km
Fuel Consumption (Highway) 8.6 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

2002 Lincoln Continental - (0-60 MPH)

2002 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 $ 1,809 $ 2,977 $ 3,618
Clean $ 1,607 $ 2,650 $ 3,220
Average $ 1,203 $ 1,996 $ 2,424
Rough $ 799 $ 1,341 $ 1,628

If you are looking for an alternative to a Cadillac DeVille, then this is your car. But move quickly. The Continental is dead after 2002.

If you are looking for an alternative to a Cadillac DeVille, then this is your car. You can even specify six-passenger seating. But move quickly. The Continental is dead after 2002.

The only front-wheel-drive car in Lincoln's lineup, it's equipped with a 4.6-liter V8 that makes 275 horsepower at 5,750 rpm and 275 pound-feet of torque at 4,750 rpm. In both size and output, this V8 is very similar to the V8 in Cadillac's big car lineup, though it lacks the marketing push that Cadillac gives its Northstar engine.

A fully independent suspension comes standard on all Continentals. The rear suspension has a load-leveling feature that automatically maintains ride height regardless of passengers or additional cargo. Additionally, Lincoln offers an optional Driver Select System that includes an adjustable shock damping system. It can be set for plush, normal or firm ride control. The Driver Select System also comes with a memory feature that allows two separate drivers to adjust seat and exterior mirror settings to their individual tastes.

On the road, the Continental gives a comfortable and stable ride, which is what you should expect out of a large front-drive luxury car. Power from the V8 is more than enough for passing and general highway cruising.

Inside, the Continental's cabin is quiet. Control layout is logical, though the overall ambience is somewhat bland. Storage space is lacking, and the cupholders are not adjustable.

In terms of upgrades, there's an available audio system and six-disc CD changer from Alpine for audiophiles, bundled with a power sunroof at no charge for 2002. A luxury appearance package with upgraded interior and exterior trim pieces is available, as well as a personal security package with a low tire-pressure warning system and run-flat tires. For the ultimate in secure travel, an optional Vehicle Communication System offers safety and security assistance, voice-activated information services, route guidance and a hands-free voice-activated Motorola Timeport mobile phone. You supply the Sprint PCS contract.

The Continental's exterior remains unchanged for the 2002 model year. The wide front grille is retained, as are the dual exhaust outlets and the swoopy hood line. 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.

For 2002, all Lincoln models continue to receive complimentary maintenance. This program covers all routine maintenance -- from oil changes to wipers to shocks -- for the first 3 years or 36,000 miles. In addition, the basic Lincoln warranty of 4 years/50,000 miles remains in place.

Until the LS debuted last year, the Continental used to be Lincoln's smallest offering. It is now mid-pack, sandwiched between the LS and the larger Town Car. Though a competent and reasonably attractive package, the aged Continental appeals mostly to a dwindling supply of traditionalists; the type of buyer who likes Vogue wheels and dealer-installed carriage roofs. Which explains why it dies at the end of the year.

2002 Lincoln Continental Base Exterior Colors

Aspen Green Metallic
Autumn Red Pearl Metallic
Black
Ivory Parchment
Light Parchment Gold
Silver Frost Clearcoat Metallic
True Blue Pearl Metallic
Vibrant White Clearcoat
White Pearlescent

2002 Lincoln Continental Base Interior Colors

Deep Charcoal Interior
Light Graphite Interior
Light Parchment Interior
Medium Parchment Interior

2002 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

2002 Lincoln Continental Trims

2002 Lincoln Continental Previous Generations

2002 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.

2002 Lincoln Continental Consumer Reviews

giantenvoy, 10/27/2010
My Baby
I have owned many cars to include muscle cars, but have never had a nicer car than my 2002 Continental. We almost made the mistake of purchasing a Towncar. The car is bullet proof, although I suppose parts will fail someday, like the air ride and air conditioning, as it continues to age. I will repair everything but the engine and will continue to drive it. We're over 122,000 miles and going strong. I admit we've looked at replacing it, but with what?? A heavy car with a beefed up V-6 that won't last for more than six years? Ford needs to bring this car back with rear wheel drive and a hefty V-8. Oh, and if you do, Henry, throw in a little more sound proofing.
peshawarkiss, 06/22/2016
Luxury Appearance 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
A luxury car for the budget conscience
There's no denying that the auto industry has introduced a lot of new features on cars since 2002. Still, the Continental has all the features I could possibly ever want short of Bluetooth and an iPod interface. Some of you may long for a computerized interface such as MMI or iDrive but for me I've always found these interfaces to be highly annoying not to mention expensive to repair (they will eventually break). The Continental is great for those who don't want to spend much money for a reliable, safe, comfortable car. The 4.6L V8 is as solid as they come although some might find the engine a bit unrefined by today's standards. Then again, I only paid $ 4,500 for my car two years ago with 76K on the clock and have had zero problems! I can deal with just a bit of "unrefinement" which is laughable because this is a really comfortable quiet car. We love all the room, the trunk is YUUGE (yet my wife finds a way to fill it), the seats are very comfortable and the climate control system is the best of any car I've ever owned. We appreciate the driver memory feature that adjusts the seat position for each driver. Helps keep for a happy marriage. The car is also great in the snow being front wheel drive. There is a bit of torque steer when you really romp on it but this is to be expected with 275 HP going to the front wheels. MPG isn't bad for such a big, powerful car. I get about 22 on the highway (calculated) driving at 75-80 MPH while running on mid-grade. The engine doesn't object to this at all even though premium fuel is specified. One downside you should consider is the cost to replace air suspension parts which can be an expensive proposition. The air pump in my car now runs every time I start the car which means the rear air struts are leaking and will likely soon fail leaving the rear of my car practically dragging the pavement. Not a great situation to be in if out of town. I will soon be replacing the struts with a conversion kit that installs standard coil springs for an out the door cost of $ 1,200. Once in place I won't have to worry about any other air suspension issues (such as the air pump failing). All in all, this is a great car for a budget conscience individual who desires a comfortable, quiet car with good performance. True, the gas mileage isn't the greatest but the overall cost of ownership (inexpensive to purchase, insure, maintain, repair) adds up to quite a comfortable bargain.
tactiletheme, 03/11/2008
High Quality and Value
Purchae from Ford Executive coming off 2 yr. lease. Front wheel drive with traction control is better than on the Saab 9-5 I owned before. 24 mpg highway, 19-20 mpg in town...not bad for a big V-8. Comfortable in town or on the expressway. Maintained by a local Ford dealer with no surprises. Love the electronic ride control, too. Better than a Caddy at a lower price! Too bad they quit making them.
appraisersquash, 06/09/2008
Super Sedan
Has been and excellent car. Purchased as a Lincoln corporate vehicle with 20000 miles on the odomenter. Now 80000 miles. 20mpg city and 25 to 28mpg highway at 70mph. 80000 miles with only recent tire replacement and new battery. LS was a poor replacement, should have continued to build and I would have purchased another.
reiteratewade, 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.
monkbrunnich, 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
silverhelpless, 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

2002 Lincoln Continental Base Specifications

Base Comfort and Convenience

Single CD6 CD changer

Base Dimensions

Cargo Capacity521 L
Curb Weight1745 kg
Front Headroom988 mm
Front Legroom1064 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity75 L
Height1422 mm
Length5296 mm
Rear Headroom965 mm
Rear Legroom965 mm
Wheelbase2769 mm
Width1869 mm

Base Exterior Details

Exterior Mirrors Auto Dimming (Option)Electrochrome outside mirrors

Base Interior Details

Front Seats Driver Seat Memory (Option)Memory driver seat
Front Seats Front Seat Type (Option)5 passenger configuration

Base Mechanical

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

Base Overview

BodySedan
Doors4
Engine4.6L V8 DOHC 32 valves
Fuel Consumption13.6 (Automatic City)8.6 (Automatic Highway)
Power275 hp @ 5750 rpm
Seats6
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 Seat AnchorNone
Child-proof LocksNone
Driver AirbagNone
Front Seat BeltsHeight adjustable, pre-tensioner
Ignition DisableNone
Panic AlarmNone
Passenger AirbagNone
Rear Seat BeltsCenter 3-point
Roof Side CurtainNone
Side AirbagNone

Base Suspension and Steering

Active Suspension (Option)Semi-active suspension with selectable ride control
Front TiresP225/60SR16
Wheel Type (Option)Chrome alloy wheels

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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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