Lincoln Continental

Name: 2001 Lincoln Continental
Brand: Lincoln

EPA MPG: NA

Owner Reported MPG:

EPA MPG: NA

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Road Test

Time had left this version of the Continental behind. Though large, roomy, and feature-laden, it lacks the driving finesse, fleetness, and inviting interior of the best contemporary cars.

2001 Sedans & Hatchbacks Reliability

No Data Available

Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Acceptable

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Acceptable

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Acceptable

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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2001 Luxury midsized cars Ratings

2001 Lincoln Continental

$3,000

EPA MPG NA

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$3,100

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$3,050 - $3,425

EPA MPG 20 mpg

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2001 BMW 5 Series

$3,450 - $4,475

EPA MPG 21 mpg

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2001 Cadillac Catera

$3,475

EPA MPG NA

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2001 Jaguar S-Type

$3,025 - $3,450

EPA MPG 21 mpg

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2001 Lexus ES

$3,500

EPA MPG 22 mpg

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2001 Lexus GS

$4,425 - $4,475

EPA MPG NA

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$3,125 - $3,300

EPA MPG NA

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2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

$3,225 - $5,825

EPA MPG 23 mpg

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2001 Volvo S80

$3,000 - $4,175

EPA MPG NA

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$ NA

EPA MPG 19 mpg

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Features & Specs

sedan

2 front, 3 rear

Front

4.6-liter V8 (275 hp)

4-speed automatic

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Model History

2017-2020

2017 Redesign Year

Based on the accomplished Lincoln MKZ, the Continental is a high-tech flagship sedan. The base engine is a lackluster 3.7-liter V6. The 2.7-liter twin-turbo V6, however, packs a lot of punch. The top-level gets a 400-hp, 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6. Front-wheel drive is standard, with all-wheel drive optional. The ride is very comfortable, and the cabin is super-quiet. Handling is responsive, but the car is intended to be a relaxed cruiser. The cabin is nicely finished and very roomy, particularly in the back. The standard front seats look unusual and compromise support. We're no fans of the push-button gear selector and the electronic buttons that are used instead of an interior door handle.

2000-2002

2000 Redesign Year

Though large, roomy, and feature-laden, the Continental lacks the driving finesse, fleetness, and inviting interior of other cars in its category. The Continental feels like the big heavy car that it is. The 275-hp, 4.6-liter V8 delivers strong performance but is thirsty. The Continental rides well but not as serenely as we expect from a luxury car. Cornering is a bit reluctant, and undulated curves make the body bob and weave. The steering feels artificially weighted. The leather seats are soft, pillowy, and reasonably comfortable, but not very supportive. The rear seat is roomy for two, acceptable for three. The Continental was discontinued after 2002.