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| LAYOUT |
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Transverse mounted front engine,
front-wheel drive |
| TYPE |
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DOHC 32-valve InTech™ V-8 with
aluminum block and cylinder heads |
| DISPLACEMENT |
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4.6 liter/281 cu in. |
| BORE & STROKE |
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90.2 mm x 90.0 mm/3.55 in. x
3.54 in. |
| COMPRESSION RATIO |
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9.85:1 |
| HORSEPOWER |
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275 @ 5750 rpm (SAE net) |
| TORQUE |
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275 lb.-ft @ 4750 rpm (SAE net) |
| FUEL DELIVERY |
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Sequential multi-port electronic
fuel injection |
| FUEL REQUIREMENT |
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91 octane premium (recommended) |
| IGNITION |
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Coil-on-plug integrated electronic
fuel injection |
| EXHAUST SYSTEM |
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Dual, stainless steel, with chromed
pipe ends |
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| TYPE |
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4-speed Electronic Automatic
Overdrive transaxle with overdrive lockout (modulated lock-up converter
in 3rd and 4th gears) |
| AXLE RATIO |
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3.56:1 |
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| BODY |
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Unitized construction with rubber
isolated front subframe |
| SUSPENSION |
Front |
Independent MacPherson struts
with road-calibrated steel coil springs, 19.0-mm stabilizer bar, tension
struts and lower control arms |
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Rear |
Short- and Long-Arm independent
with air springs, 19.5-mm stabilizer bar, tension struts, upper control
arms, lower control arms, cast spindle with forged stem and integrated
ball joints |
| SHOCK ABSORBERS |
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Twin tube, gas-pressurized, hydraulic
passive (internal rebound springs front only) |
| STEERING |
Type |
Speed-sensitive, variable-assist
power rack-and-pinion with 3 driver selections for steering effort (high,
normal, low) |
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Overall ratio |
16.95:1 (on center) |
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Turns, lock-to-lock |
2.86 |
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Turning circle |
41.1 ft curb-to-curb diameter |
| WHEELBASE |
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109.0 in. |
| TRACK |
Front/Rear |
63.0 in./61.5 in. |
| BRAKES |
Front |
Power-assisted disc, 11.57-inch
diameter rotors, anti-lock |
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Rear |
Power-assisted disc, 10.1-inch
diameter rotors, anti-lock |
| WHEELS |
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16-inch aluminum |
| TIRES |
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P225/60R16 97H black sidewall |
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| HEADROOM (in.) |
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38.9 front; 38.0 rear |
| LEGROOM (in.) |
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41.9 front (max.); 38.0 rear
(min.) |
| HIPROOM (in.) |
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55.7 front; 56.5 rear |
| SHOULDER ROOM (in.) |
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57.1 front; 56.6 rear |
| OUTSIDE DIMENSIONS
(in.) |
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56.0 height, 73.6 width, 208.5
length |
| FUEL CAPACITY (gal) |
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20.0 |
| LUGGAGE SPACE (cu
ft) |
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18.4 |
| CURB WEIGHT (lb) |
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3,848 |
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| Driver and front-passenger
airbag Supplemental Restraint System** |
Rear seat child-safety door locks |
| Driver and front-passenger
side-impact head/chest airbags** |
Front center lap belt (6-passenger
seating only)** |
| 4-wheel disc Anti-lock
Brake System (ABS) |
Front and rear crumple zones |
| All-Speed Traction
Control |
Heavy-gauge steel side door intrusion
beams |
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| Towing capacities
for Continental are as follows: |
| Towing Class- Light-Duty
Class I |
| Gross Trailer Weight
(lbs.) 1000 |
| Max. Tongue Weight
(lbs.) 100 |
| Hitch Design- Load-carrying
type |
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| Memory driver's seat
and mirrors |
Leather seating surfaces/leather-wrapped
steering wheel |
| 6-way power driver
and front passenger recliners with memory driver seat and 2-way power lumbar
adjustment |
CFC-free electronic automatic
temperature control with sunload sensor |
| Rear seat heat ducts |
6-passenger seating with mini
console |
| Rear seat center
folding armrest with cupholders |
Power windows with driver-side
express-down feature |
| Power door locks
with "SmartLock" feature |
Fingertip speed control (tap-up/tap-down
feature) |
| Tilt steering wheel |
Analog clock |
| Easy entry/exit driver's
seat |
HomeLink® programmable
garage door opener |
| Virtual Image Instrument
Cluster with multi-function message center |
Autolamp on/off delay lighting
system |
| Interior theater
dimming lighting |
Particulate Air Filtration System |
| Solar-tinted glass |
High-level audio system with
Premium AM/FM stereo/cassette with speed-sensitive volume and RDS capability |
| Front and rear carpeted
floor mats |
Rear window defroster |
| Bird's-eye maple
wood trim |
Concealed radio antenna |
| Delayed accessory
power |
Overhead console with maplights,
storage for sunglasses and tissue holder |
| Battery saver |
Center console power point |
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| Quasi-dual exhaust
with exposed bright tips |
16-inch 10-spoke brushed aluminum
wheels |
| Flexible chrome grille/5-mph
bumpers |
Bodyside protection molding |
| Extensive corrosion
protection |
Single key entry/ignition |
| Cornering lamps |
Keyless entry via owner-coded
keypad |
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| Luxury Appearance
Package: chrome aluminum 6-spoke wheel, wood-trimmed steering wheel, 2-tone
leather seating surfaces, unique front floor mats, chrome and Argent grille |
Personal Security Package: SecuriTireTM
System (zero-pressure tires, Pressure Alert tire sensing system) |
| Heated front seats
with 5 temperature settings |
Power moonroof |
| 5-passenger seating
with center console |
16-inch polished aluminum wheels |
| 16-inch chrome 6-spoke
aluminum wheels |
Rear seat air-conditioning
ducts (5-passenger seating only) |
| Alpine®
Audio System with Digital Signal Processing and 8 speakers |
| Driver Select System: semi-active
suspension, steering wheel audio/climate control, driver's side exterior
auto-dimming mirror, Memory Profile System: steering, effort, selectable
ride control, driver's seat position, mirror position, autolamp delay setting,
panel lighting setting, easy entry/exit driver's seat, express-down driver's
window, auto door lock, door lock horn chip, tilt-down exterior mirrors |
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| **Always
wear your safety belt and secure children in the rear seat. |
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| Light Parchment interior
with French stitching |
Nudo leather seating surfaces |
| Wood- and leather-trimmed
steering wheel |
"Limited" stitching on front
seatbacks |
| Five exterior colors,
including Medium Cypress Green (exclusive to Limited Edition) |
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| 16" 10-spoke wheels
with painted pockets |
CD changer (standard on Continental) |
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