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Powertrain/Chassis
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EPA Class
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Large Car
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Drivetrain Layout
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Front wheel drive
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Engine Type
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4.6 L V-8, aluminum block and heads
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Valvetrain
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DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
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Bore/Stroke (in.)
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3.55 x 3.54
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Displacement cu. in. (cc)
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281 (4606)
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Compression Ratio
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9.89:1
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Horsepower @ rpm
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275 @ 5,750
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Torque (lb. Ft.) @ rpm
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275 @ 4,750
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Recommended Fuel
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91 octane (minimum)
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Fuel System
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Sequential multi-port electronic
fuel injection (SEFI)
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Oil Capacity with filter (quarts)
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6
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Coolant Capacity (quarts)
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15.8
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Transaxle
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4-speed automatic overdrive
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Axle Ratio
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3.56:1
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Final Drive Ratio
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3.56:1
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Gear Ratios
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1st
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2.77:1
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2nd
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1.54:1
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3rd
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1.00:1
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4th
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0.69:1 (OD)
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Reverse
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2.26:1
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Suspension - front/rear
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Independent MacPherson struts with
aluminum lower control arm and double ball joint
stabilizer links, coil springs/Independent unequal-length
control arms, double ball joints, rear leveling
air springs
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Steering Type
Ratio
Turns Lock-to-Lock
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Power speed-sensitive, variable-assist,
selectable-effort
16.95:1
2.86
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Turning Circle (ft.)
Curb-to-Curb
Wall-to-Wall
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41.1
n/a
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Traction Control
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Electronic All-Speed Traction Control
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Brakes-front
Outside Rotor Diam (in.)
Inside Rotor Diam. (in.)
Total Swept Area (sq. in).
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Power disc, Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS)
11.57
7.05
261.5
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Brakes-rear
Outside Rotor Diam (in.)
Inside Rotor Diam (in.)
Total Swept Area (sq. in).
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Power disc, Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS)
10.1
8.6
149.1
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Wheels and Tires
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16" Brushed Aluminum, includes
P225/60SR16 All-season tires
16" Highly Polished Aluminum, includes P225/60SR16
BSW SecuriTire System tires
16" Chrome 6-Spoke, includes P225/60SR16 All-season
tires
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Number of Lug Nuts
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5
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Car Reviews
2002
Lincoln Continental - Review
