1999 Lincoln Continental
Lincoln has it's own interpretation of what a luxury car is. That interpretation
includes the latest in electronic technology. The driver controls suspension damping
and steering effort electronically. A high- tech instrument panel provides improved
legibility, while computer controls allows owners to tailor their continental
to their driving style. It is an ideal blend of comfort and contemporary style,
smarts and beauty.
It reveals with an attractive engine compartment filled by a 4.6-liter V8. Washer
fluid, oil filler and other necessaries are out in the open and the cooling system
is maintenance free. The 32-valve double overhead-cam engine produces a healthy
275 horsepower at 5750 rpm and 270 foot-pounds of torque at 3000 rpm. The engine
drives the front wheels through a four-speed automatic linked electronically and
mechanically to the engine.
Flat tires are less of a concern with optional "run flat" tires that can go 100
miles after losing all of their air pressure. The Michelin MX4ZP tires are part
of a system called SecuriTire, its signals the drivers when the pressure in any
tire drops below 18 psi. An optional Remote Satellite Cellular Unit, called RESCU,
is automatically activated if the airbags are deployed. The cellular unit uses
satellite tracking along with a voice-operated system to reduce the amount of
time it takes for assistance to arrive.
A passive anti-theft system uses an encoded radio frequency between the key and
the ignition capable of generating 72 quadrillion codes, making it virtually impossible
to be beaten by the most persistent bad guy. The Keyless Entry Keypad provides
added security and convenience, allowing you to open the doors without purse for
keys, especially when you have packages or important papers in hand.
