1995 Lincoln Continental 4.6L V8 4AT (275 HP)

Vehicle Overview

Lincoln introduced the ninth generation of the Continental lineup based on the same platform as its predecessor but filled it with many improvements and luxury items that were unavailable for that.

While some customers complained about the switch from the rear-wheel drive platform on which the Continental was based until the seventh generation, sales went through the roof when the automaker launched the eighth sequel of this moniker. The new model kept the same platform and wheelbase as its predecessor while the overall length gained almost an inch. However, Lincoln tried to convince younger buyers with the car’s elegant styling and upscale interior, which also brought substantial technological upgrades. Furthermore, even though the 1995 Lincoln Continental was not a sports sedan, it could still keep up its pace against other premium European and Japanese automakers in terms of performance.

The 1995 Lincoln Continental impressed customers with its slim front fascia dominated by the broad waterfall grille with almost vertical chromed slats. It was slightly tilted rearward for a more aerodynamic look and flanked by broad headlights with corner-mounted blinkers. The wrapped-around plastic bumper underneath them was decorated with a chromed element that emphasized the car’s luxurious look.

Since the model came on the market at the height of the short-lived biodesign era, it featured curved lines and rounded panels all over the bodywork. The low-slung nose with its long overhang was followed by the raked panoramic windshield and the curved roof. Lincoln installed body-colored door mirrors and flush handles, making the car look sleek. At the back, the C-pillars were arched down towards the long, slightly sloped-down rear deck. Finally, at the back, the 1995 Lincoln Continental featured corner-mounted taillights that flanked the trunk’s lid.

Inside, the automaker placed a well-finished cabin where real wood trims decorated the dashboard and the door cards. Fronting the driver was the instrument cluster extended over the center stack with the buttons for the car’s onboard computer. Besides the regular dials of the speedometer, tachometer, fuel level, and coolant temperature, the instrument panel showed an LED display for other various data gathered from the vehicle’s computer. The leather-wrapped front bucket seats were wide, comfortable, and separated by a center console where the automaker placed the gear selector and an armrest with a storage compartment underneath. Thanks to the FWD platform, there was no transmission tunnel. As a result, three adult-sized passengers could comfortably sit there. But Lincoln also considered improving the audio system of the vehicle, and besides the standard unit that was quite appreciated, it also added an option for JBL speakers that gave customers an even better experience.

Under the hood, the 4.6-liter V8 engine was carried over from the facelifted version of the Continental’s eighth generation. However, the automaker detuned it so customers wouldn’t experience the unpleasant surprises of the torque-steer, characteristic of high-powered FWD vehicles. The InTech powerhouse was paired with a four-speed automatic gearbox and manual override.