Lincoln Continental Mark VII

The Continental Mark VII, later changed to Lincoln Mark VII, is a rear wheel drive luxury coupe that was produced by Lincoln. Introduced in August 1983 for the 1984 model year, the Continental Mark VII shared the Ford Fox platform with the Ford Thunderbird, Mercury Cougar, and Lincoln Continental, the platform having been introduced for the 1978 Ford Fairmont and Mercury Zephyr and used for the 1982–1987 Lincoln Continental sedan and Mark VII four-door. Like its predecessor the Continental Mark VI, the Mark VII was manufactured at the Wixom Assembly Plant in Wixom, Michigan through 1992. It was replaced by the Lincoln Mark VIII in 1993.
| Manufacturer | Lincoln |
|---|---|
| Production | From 1982 |
| Body type | Sedan |
Engine variants
Different engine versions of the Lincoln Continental Mark VII (from registration data). 11 variants.
| Engine | Fuel | Transmission | Top speed | Economy | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4 l · 6-cyl | Diesel | Automatic | – | 10 l/100 km | 1984 |
| 2.4 l · 6-cyl | Diesel | Automatic | – | 10 l/100 km | 1984 |
| 2.4 l · 6-cyl | Diesel | Automatic | – | 10.7 l/100 km | 1985 |
| 2.4 l · 6-cyl | Diesel | Automatic | – | 10.7 l/100 km | 1985 |
| 3.8 l · 6-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 12.9 l/100 km | 1988–1994 |
| 4.6 l · 8-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 13.1 l/100 km | 1995 |
| 4.6 l · 8-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 13.1 l/100 km | 1996–2002 |
| 5.0 l · 8-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 14.7 l/100 km | 1984 |
| 5.0 l · 8-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 14.7 l/100 km | 1984 |
| 5.0 l · 8-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 13 l/100 km | 1985–1992 |
| 5.0 l · 8-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 12.8 l/100 km | 1985–1987 |
Source: EPA (US). Fuel economy converted to l/100 km.
Generations
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Recalls & safety
No recorded recalls for the Lincoln Continental Mark VII in EU Safety Gate or NHTSA (US).
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Lincoln recalls.