1978 Lincoln Continental 4-Door Sedan
The Continental was Lincoln's full-size flagship for 1978. Flory records 67,110 built for 1978 at a base price of $10,396.
Shown as 1978 Lincoln Continental, not confirmed by the VIN.
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8Y82A954403
8 Cyl. 460 Cu. In. (4-V)
Engine
4-Door Sedan
Body
Wixom, MI
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
Source: Ford Master Parts Catalog (Lincoln/Mercury); Flory, American Cars.
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1978 Lincoln Continental
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 8 | 1978 |
| Plant Code | Y | Wixom, MI |
| Model Code | 82 | Continental |
| Engine Code | A | 8 Cyl. 460 Cu. In. (4-V) |
| Serial Number | 954403 | Production #954403 |
Basic Information
MakeLincoln
ModelContinental
Year1978
Body Style4-Door Sedan
ManufacturerLincoln
EraMalaise Era
Engine & Details
Engine8 Cyl. 460 Cu. In. (4-V)
Cylinders8
Displacement460 CID
Assembly PlantWixom, MI
Plant CodeY
Pattern SourceLincoln
Original Specifications (Matched to: Continental Sedan)
Height55.2
Length233.0
Wheelbase127.2
Width80.0
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)