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Vehicle Information

1997 Lincoln Continental 4dr Sdn 4.6L

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Standard Equipment

Epa Fuel Economy Rating

City 17/hwy 25 (4.6L engine/4-speed auto trans)

Interior

Individual front seats w/leather seating surfaces, embroidered Lincoln star, memory driver seat
6-way pwr driver/front passenger seats w/2-way lumbar adjustment
Easy entry/exit driver seat
4-way adjustable front headrests
Full-length floor console w/coin holder, leather armrest, 2 front cupholders, walnut burlwood real wood applique
Fold-down rear seat armrest
18oz Sussex floor carpet w/driver footrest
Front/rear floor mats w/retainer system for driver mat
Leather-wrapped tilt steering wheel
Virtual image instrument cluster w/analog gauges, dot matrix message center
Tachometer, speedometer, temp & fuel gauges
Warning indicators-inc: anti-lock brake, engine service, air bag, anti-theft, traction control active, brake, high beam, turn signals, seat belt, battery, low oil pressure
Delay accessory pwr for radio/closing windows
Pwr windows w/"express-down" driver window
Automatic locks w/remote/keyless entry, lock confirmation chirp
Smart Locks (prevent doors from locking when key is in ignition & car is turned off)
Automatic speed control w/tap-up/tap-down feature, backlit controls
Illuminated door/window/speed control switches
Automatic parking brake release
Automatic remote fuel door release
Locking trunk release
Anti-theft alarm system (sounds horn & flashes headlights/taillights when doors/trunk are tampered with)
Memory profile system w/2 personalized settings-inc: steering effort, ride control, radio stations, driver seat position, mirror positions, autolamp delay setting, panel lighting setting, express-down window, easy entry/ exit, door lock chirp, automatic door locks, tilt-down outside mirrors, automatic update
Electronic automatic climate control system w/sunload sensor
Rear seat air conditioning distribution (5-passenger only)
Rear seat heat ducts
Side window demisters
Heated rear window defroster
Air filtration system (removes dust/dirt/pollen from interior compartment)
High-level audio system-inc: AM/FM stereo/cassette w/electronically tuned radio, 2-front/2-rear door speakers
Concealed antenna in rear backlite window
Stand-alone digital clock
Center storage bin in instrument panel
Large glovebox w/lockable storage
Driver/front passenger door map pockets
Electrochromic auto-dimming rearview mirror w/compass
Full-length integral door armrests
Overhead console-inc: map/courtesy lamps, tissue/sunglasses storage
Cloth-covered sunvisors w/lighted mirrors, cloth-covered secondary visor
Right front/dual rear retractable grab handles
Interior theater dimming
Extendable coat hooks
Autolamp w/variable time delay displayed in message center
Fully lined luggage compartment

Safety Features

4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)
Brake shift interlock
Driver & right front passenger air bag supplemental restraint system
Deluxe color-keyed front outboard lap/shoulder belts
Rear lap/shoulder belts for all 3 positions
Child tether anchorage in rear pkg tray
Child-proof rear door locks
Side impact door bolsters
Lincoln 24-hour help roadside assistance commitment

Exterior

Limousine front/rear doors w/flush glass
Air extractor for improved door-closing efforts
Triple door seals to reduce wind noise & guide water away from passengers
Front/rear 5-MPH bumpers
Body-colored body-side moldings
Front/rear bright fascia moldings
Stroking design flexible polycarbonate grille
Unique high-tech complex reflector headlamps w/wrap-around design
Body-colored sail-mounted heated outside rearview mirrors w/tilt down when car is in reverse
Solar tinted glass all around w/rear backlite tinting
Windshield wipers w/interval wiper control

Mechanical

4.6L DOHC 32-valve V8 InTech engine
4-speed electronic automatic transaxle w/OD
"Home-safe" transaxle w/fail-safe function
Front-wheel drive
Brake shift interlock
All-speed electronic traction control
HD 84 amp/hr maintenance-free battery
130 amp alternator
Battery saver feature (turns off headlamps/interior lights)
Rear air suspension w/automatic load leveling
Driver adjustable suspension (firm, normal, plush)
Semi-active ride control
Independent rear SLA suspension
P225/60R16 all-season SBR BSW tires
16" directional pattern aluminum wheels
Mini-spare tire w/16" x 4" steel wheel
Variable-assist pwr steering
Driver adjustable steering (low, normal, high)
Pwr 4-wheel disc brakes
4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)
18.0 gallon fuel tank
Dual exhaust w/bright exposed tips
Single key entry system

 

Optional Equipment

Engine

4.6L DOHC 32-VALVE V8 INTECH ENGINE (STD)

Seat Type

INDIVIDUAL FRONT SEATS W/LEATHER SEATING SURFACES (STD)
TWIN COMFORT FRONT SEATS W/LEATHER SEATING SURFACES -inc: storage armrests, mini-console w/ashtray & cupholders, column shift handle *deletes full-length floor console*

Additional Options

VOICE ACTIVATED CELLULAR PHONE -inc: phone number/signal strength/timed length of call displays in message center *service may not be available in all areas* (REQ:916 JBL Audio System)
COMPACT DISC CHANGER -inc: console mounted 6-disc changer (REQ: 916 JBL Audio System)
JBL AUDIO SYSTEM -inc: separate subwoofer amplifier, digital signal processing (DSP), 5.5" x 7.5" door speakers in rear doors,5.25" round coaxial speakers in front doors, two 6" x 9" subwoofers added to rear package tray
HEATED SEATS -inc: 5-temp settings, distinct settings for back & both back/seat heating
CHROME DOUBLE-WINDOW WHEELS (N/A w/675 Security Pkg)
5-SPOKE CHROME WHEELS -inc: P225/60VR16 BSW tires (N/A w/675 Security Pkg)
FRONT LICENSE PLATE BRACKET *generated in states w/2 license plates*
ELECTROCHROMIC AUTO-DIMMING OUTSIDE MIRRORS
PWR MOONROOF -inc: color-keyed sunshade (REQ: 175 Garage Door Opener)
PAINT STRIPE
PERSONAL SECURITY PKG -inc: SecuriTires run flat tires, pressure alert warning system, programmable garage door opener (N/A w/64C or 64V Chrome Wheels) *GROSS*
PERSONAL SECURITY PKG DISCOUNT *DISCOUNT*
PROGRAMMABLE GARAGE DOOR OPENER
RESCU PKG -inc: programmable garage door opener, Lincoln RESCU, cellular telephone, JBL audio system *GROSS*
RESCU PKG DISCOUNT *DISCOUNT*

Preferred Equipment Pkg

PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG -inc: base vehicle

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********************************************* ALL VEHICLES SOLD IN 1997 FOR $36,000 AND ABOVE ARE SUBJECT TO A LUXURY TAX *********************************************

Transmission

4-SPEED ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE W/OD (STD)

Tires

P225/60R16 ALL-SEASON BSW TIRES (STD)
P225/60VR16 BSW TIRES (REQ:64V Chrome Wheels)

Paint

CLEARCOAT PAINT (STD)
EXTRA COST TRI-COAT PAINT *affects color availability*

Limited Production Options

ENGINE BLOCK IMMERSION HEATER (LPO)
PRICED DORA

Emissions

STANDARD EMISSIONS
HIGH ALTITUDE EMISSIONS
CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK EMISSIONS (REQ: CA/MA/NY Base Price Adjustment or National Base Price)
CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK BASE PRICE ADJUSTMENT (REQ: 422 Emissions) *Available only to CA/MA/NY dealers for vehicles to be delivered & registered to residents in CA/MA/ NY*
NATIONAL BASE PRICE (REQ: 422 Emissions) *Required for vehicles w/422 Emissions to be sold by contiguous states dealers and/or for vehicles w/422 Emissions to be delivered & registered to residents outside of CA/MA/NY*
CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK EMISSIONS NOT REQUIRED *for units shipped/sold to California/Massachusetts/New York dealers for registration out of state* (REQ: Standard or 428 Emissions)
CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK PUBLIC SERVICE/EMERGENCY VEHICLE EXEMPTION *only available on units sold to authorized governmental units & privately-owned ambulance companies* (REQ: 423 Emissions)
NON-HIGH ALTITUDE EMISSIONS *for units shipped/sold to dealers in high altitude areas for registration in standard emissions areas* (REQ: Standard Emissions)
NON-CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK DEALER ORDER FOR CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK REGISTRATION *req on all units ordered by dealers for California/Massachusetts/New York registration when vehicle is being delivered to non-California/Massachusetts/New York location* (REQ: 422 Emissions)

 

Available Colors

Exterior Color -- Interior Color

  Light Prairie Tan (CC/Met) -- Light Prairie Tan
  Light Cypress Green (CC/Met) -- Cypress
  Evergreen (CC/Met) -- Light Graphite
  Evergreen (CC/Met) -- Ivory
  Evergreen (CC/Met) -- Light Prairie Tan
  Cordovan (CC/Met) -- Light Graphite
  Cordovan (CC/Met) -- Ivory
  Cordovan (CC/Met) -- Light Prairie Tan
  Ivory Pearlescent (CC/Met) -- Ivory
  Ivory Pearlescent (CC/Met) -- Light Prairie Tan
  Bright Toreador Red (CC/Met) -- Light Graphite
  Bright Toreador Red (CC/Met) -- Ivory
  Bright Toreador Red (CC/Met) -- Light Prairie Tan
  Deep Navy Blue (CC/Met) -- Light Graphite
  Deep Navy Blue (CC/Met) -- Ivory
  Deep Navy Blue (CC/Met) -- Light Prairie Tan
  Glacier Blue (CC/Met) -- Light Graphite
  Silver Frost (CC/Met) -- Light Graphite
  Black (CC) -- Light Graphite
  Black (CC) -- Cypress
  Black (CC) -- Ivory
  Black (CC) -- Light Prairie Tan
  Opal Opalescent (CC/Met) -- Light Graphite
  Opal Opalescent (CC/Met) -- Cypress
  Opal Opalescent (CC/Met) -- Ivory
  Opal Opalescent (CC/Met) -- Light Prairie Tan
  Vibrant White (CC) -- Light Graphite
  Vibrant White (CC) -- Light Prairie Tan

 

Consumer Information

Warranty

Basic Years : 4
Basic Miles/km : 50,000
Basic Note : all components except tires, wear items, maintenance
Drivetrain Years : 2
Drivetrain Miles/km : 24,000
Corrosion Years : 5
Corrosion Miles/km : Unlimited
Corrosion Note : perforation of sheet metal panels
Emissions Years : 4
Emissions Miles/km : 50,000
Emissions Note : or 8 years/80,000 miles on selected parts
Roadside Assistance Note : Towing for warranty covered breakdowns