1978 Lincoln Continental 2-Door Hardtop Coupe
The Continental was Lincoln's full-size flagship for 1978. Flory records 20,997 built for 1978 at a base price of $10,196.
Confidence
95%
Body code 81 is shared by the Continental and the Continental Town Coupe option package in 1978; the VIN does not encode which.
8Y81S961283
8 Cyl. 400 Cu. In. (2-V)
Engine
2-Door Hardtop Coupe
Body
Wixom, MI
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
Source: Ford Master Parts Catalog (Lincoln/Mercury); Flory, American Cars.
No factory image on file
1978 Lincoln Continental
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 8 | 1978 |
| Plant Code | Y | Wixom, MI |
| Model Code | 81 | Continental |
| Engine Code | S | 8 Cyl. 400 Cu. In. (2-V) |
| Serial Number | 961283 | Production #961283 |
Basic Information
MakeLincoln
ModelContinental
Year1978
Body Style2-Door Hardtop Coupe
ManufacturerLincoln
EraMalaise Era
Engine & Details
Engine8 Cyl. 400 Cu. In. (2-V)
Cylinders8
Displacement400 CID
Assembly PlantWixom, MI
Plant CodeY
Pattern SourceLincoln
Original Specifications (Matched to: Continental Coupe)
Height55.3
Length233.0
Wheelbase127.2
Width80.0
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)