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==Year-to-year changes== |
==Year-to-year changes== |
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===1991=== |
===1991=== |
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| − | The eighth generation |
+ | The eighth generation Lincoln Continental came in two trim levels: Executive and the top-of-the-line Signature Series. |
| − | Executive models offered a choice of a front bench or buckets for 5- or 6-passenger seating, while the Signature Series seated six. Continental fought the showroom wars with the likes of |
+ | Executive models offered a choice of a front bench or buckets for 5- or 6-passenger seating, while the Signature Series seated six. Continental fought the showroom wars with the likes of Cadillac DeVille and Seville, Chrysler New Yorker and Imperial/LHS and possibly the Acura Legend, although it was somewhat smaller. |
The old Continental featured a 160-horsepower, 3.8-liter ohv V6 that came with an electronically-controlled 4-speed automatic that drove the Continental's front wheels. |
The old Continental featured a 160-horsepower, 3.8-liter ohv V6 that came with an electronically-controlled 4-speed automatic that drove the Continental's front wheels. |
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===1994=== |
===1994=== |
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| − | With room for up to six adults, Continental |
+ | With room for up to six adults, Continental comes standard with antilock brakes and dual airbags. A complex air-spring suspension, front and rear, works in conjunction with a computer to maintain a soft ride on smooth and level roads. But when the road gets rough, or the computer senses hard cornering situations, the suspension firms up accordingly. |
| − | Putting their engineers to the test, Lincoln designed a grocery carrier/cart for the Continental that |
+ | Putting their engineers to the test, Lincoln designed a grocery carrier/cart for the Continental that easily slides in and out of the trunk. It prevents groceries from rolling around in the trunk and bruising the fruit. |
| − | Cellular phone users |
+ | Cellular phone users benefit from the factory-installed, voice-activated phone that stows in the storage arm rest in 6-passenger models. |
Very few, if not none, of these cars were sold as early 1995 models before the next generation. |
Very few, if not none, of these cars were sold as early 1995 models before the next generation. |
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===1996=== |
===1996=== |
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| − | Continental |
+ | Continental celebrates its 75th anniversary in '96, and the event will be commemorated with a special edition later this year. Special colors, badging, voice-activated cellular phone, premium audio system, power sunroof and chrome wheels will be unique features. |
| − | One standard-edition Continental still |
+ | One standard-edition Continental still vies for sales with Cadillac DeVille and Chrysler LHS (the New Yorker has been discontinued). Offering a full plate of amenities as befitting a large luxury model, the new Continental sports a couple of new personal security features. First are Michelin Securitires--tires that can run without air pressure for 20 miles at 50 mph. A monitoring system alerts the driver to a low pressure condition. The Remote Emergency Satellite Cellular Unit (RESCU) uses a global-positioning receiver and cellular phone that will automatically summon roadside assistance, police or medical assistance at the touch of a button. |
| − | An optional Touring Package |
+ | An optional Touring Package adds a JBL audio system, all-speed traction control and auto dimming inside/outside mirrors with compass. You can also add a power sunroof to the Touring Package. Standard fare includes variable power steering with driver-adjustable steering effort: light, moderate or high. Air suspension with automatic load leveling can also be driver controlled for a firm, normal or plush ride. |
===1999=== |
===1999=== |
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