1974 Lincoln Continental Base
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- Photo: 78-79 Lincoln Continental Town Car, front right by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Franky17 Jk by Bekbol Jk, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1970 Lincoln Coupe by 1970 Lincoln Continental, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1978 Lincoln Continental TC instrument panel by Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1974 Lincoln Continental Base is a 7.5-liter V8 with a 3-speed c6 automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $8,238 MSRP.
The Continental measures 232.6 inches long on a 127.2-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $8,238 ($54,307 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 7.5L V8 OHV |
| Displacement | 7.5 L |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 2 valves/cylinder |
| Injection Type | Carburetor |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed C6 automatic |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Coil springs |
| Rear Suspension | Coil springs |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | Drum |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 232.6 in |
| Width | 80 in |
| Height | 55.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 127.2 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1974 Lincoln Continental Base with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1974 Lincoln CONTINENTAL. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jan 16, 1974 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
NHTSA campaign 74V011000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1974 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.