Lincoln Continental sedan emerges as undervalued luxury treasure for discerning automotive enthusiasts
Liam Campbell
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The Lincoln Continental sedan has quietly become one of the sharpest bargains in the used market. Lincoln’s final large sedan now costs roughly the same as a used Toyota Highlander from the same era. Depreciation has been brutal, but that public indifference is exactly what makes it worth a second look.
Lincoln Continental sedan Sales Slid Fast
Sales told a grim story from the start. The MKZ peaked at 34,009 units in 2014, and buyers were already drifting toward crossovers. Even so, the Continental posted 12,012 units in 2017, beating Cadillac’s CT6 by 2,000 units.
Lincoln’s 2023 Continental later proved the nameplate still had ambition. Timing, however, was never on its side. Ultimately, the Lincoln Continental sedan asked too much of a shrinking audience, especially once its price crested $70,000 by 2020.
| ⚙️Engine / Powertrain | 3.0L Twin-Turbo V6 |
| 🐎Power Output | 400 HP |
| ⚡Peak Torque | 542 Nm (400 lb-ft) (est.) |
| ⏱️0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) | 0-60 mph in 5.0s |
| 🚀Top Speed | 155 mph (250 km/h) (est.) |
| 🔄Drivetrain / Gearbox | 8-Speed Automatic / AWD |
| 💰Starting Price / Est. | $19,000 – $23,000 (used, est.) |
Engine Choices Worth Hunting For
Top Black Label trims carry the 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6, which delivers 400 horsepower to all four corners. Lesser models use a 3.7-liter naturally aspirated V6 or a 2.7-liter twin-turbo. Lincoln’s big V6 lives on in the Lincoln Aviator, which shows how much freedom Ford gave its engineers.
On paper, a front-wheel-drive-based AWD sedan with 400 horsepower sounds more like a homologated rally car than a luxury cruiser. In reality, it hit 60 mph in about 5.0 seconds, which still embarrasses many modern rivals.
A Bargain Hiding in Plain Sight
Lincoln built just 230 Coach Door Edition models for 2019 and 2020, each priced around $115,000 before options. Those cars will become the collector’s pick. Our prediction is that clean 3.0-liter examples bottom out now, then climb as the last Continental sedan turns into a footnote.
At Highlander money, the Lincoln Continental sedan delivers serious power, a hand-finished cabin, and a nameplate with genuine history. Check the official Lincoln website for the original spec sheet, then read more at Auto News Magazine.
Liam Campbell
Industry Intelligence & News Editor at Auto News Magazine. Tracking prototype spy shots, Nürburgring development mules, automaker corporate moves, and breaking global automotive scoops.
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