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Lincoln Continental Drivetrain (FWD/RWD/AWD/4WD)

The 2020 Lincoln Continental is available in Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive drivetrain configurations.

Latest model year (2020):

The Lincoln Continental is offered in Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive configurations, depending on trim.

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Lincoln Continental Drivetrain — All Years

YearTrimDriveTransmissionEngineMPG Comb.
2020Config 1 of 6Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 2.7 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)6 2.7L21
2020Config 2 of 6Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 2.7 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)6 2.7L20
2020Config 3 of 6Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)6 3.0L19
2020Config 4 of 6Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)6 3.0L19
2020Config 5 of 6Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)6 3.7L20
2020Config 6 of 6Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)6 3.7L19
2019Config 1 of 6Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 2.7 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)6 2.7L20
2019Config 2 of 6Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 2.7 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)6 2.7L21
2019Config 3 of 6Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)6 3.0L19
2019Config 4 of 6Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)6 3.0L19
2019Config 5 of 6Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)6 3.7L20
2019Config 6 of 6Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)6 3.7L19
2018Config 1 of 5Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 2.7 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)6 2.7L21
2018Config 2 of 5Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 2.7 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)6 2.7L20
2018Config 3 of 5Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)6 3.0L19
2018Config 4 of 5Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)6 3.7L20
2018Config 5 of 5Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)6 3.7L19
2017Config 1 of 5Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 2.7 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)6 2.7L20
2017Config 2 of 5Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 2.7 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)6 2.7L21
2017Config 3 of 5Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)6 3.0L19
2017Config 4 of 5Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)6 3.7L19
2017Config 5 of 5Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)6 3.7L20

Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.

Lincoln Continental data analysis

How to read this Lincoln Continental data

This page lists every 2017 through 2020 Lincoln Continental record we hold for this measurement — 22 rows in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.

Where these Lincoln Continental figures come from

Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The Lincoln Continental record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.

Frequently Asked Questions About Continental Drivetrain

Is the Lincoln Continental front-wheel, rear-wheel, or all-wheel drive?

The Lincoln Continental is available in Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive. Drivetrain availability changes by model year and trim — the table above shows every combination.

Does the Lincoln Continental come with AWD or 4WD?

Yes — all-wheel or four-wheel drive is available on the Lincoln Continental. See the table above for the specific years and trims.

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