Lincoln Continental 0–60 Times
The Lincoln Continental 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 12 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.
The fastest tested Lincoln Continental is the 2017 Lincoln Continental Reserve Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 5.0 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 13.50 seconds at 106.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested Lincoln Continental is the 1988 Lincoln Continental Signature Series, which took 10.5 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 17.60 seconds at 77.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
Out of all the Lincoln Continental tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 6.81 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 14.98 seconds at 95.19 mph.
Fastest 0–60
5.0sec
2017 Reserve Sedan
Average 0–60
6.81sec
Across 12 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
14.98sec
@ 95.2 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
10.5sec
1988 Signature Series
Across 12 verified runs, the Lincoln Continental ranges from 5.0 to 10.5 seconds 0–60, with a 6.81-second average.
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Lincoln Continental 0–60 times by model year
12 tests · 4 years
▾
2017
Lincoln Continental · 6 verified runs
Avg 0–60
5.42
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
13.83
sec
Recorded Tests
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#01
2017 Lincoln Continental Reserve Sedan
5.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.50s
¼ mi @ 106.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 5.00 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.50 sec
- Trap Speed
- 106.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L Twin-Turbo V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 16 C / 24 H / 17 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 12
#02
2017 Lincoln Continental Black Label Sedan
5.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.80s
¼ mi @ 103.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 5.30 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- 103.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L Twin-Turbo V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 16 C / 24 H / 16 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #2 of 12
#03
2017 Lincoln Continental Reserve Sedan
5.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.80s
¼ mi @ 101.3 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 5.40 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- 101.3 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L Twin-Turbo V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 16 C / 24 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #3 of 12
#04
2017 Lincoln Continental Reserve Sedan
5.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.70s
¼ mi @ 105.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 5.40 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.70 sec
- Trap Speed
- 105.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L Twin-Turbo V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 16 C / 24 H / 23.2 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Overall Rank
- #4 of 12
#05
2017 Lincoln Continental Black Label Sedan
5.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.00s
¼ mi @ 100.4 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 5.50 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.00 sec
- Trap Speed
- 100.4 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L Twin-Turbo V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 16 C / 24 H / 19.5 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #5 of 12
#06
2017 Lincoln Continental Black Label Sedan
5.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.20s
¼ mi @ 99.2 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 5.90 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.20 sec
- Trap Speed
- 99.2 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L Twin-Turbo V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 16 C / 24 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #6 of 12
How we verify Lincoln Continental performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Lincoln Continental trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Lincoln Continental 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
0–60 →
¼ mile →
Fastest
Recorded run
Slowest
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Lincoln Continental performance FAQs
6 questions
The quickest Lincoln Continental on record is the 2017 Lincoln Continental Reserve Sedan, which runs 0–60 mph in 5.0 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 13.50 seconds at 106.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Lincoln Continental is the 1988 Lincoln Continental Signature Series, which takes 10.5 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 17.60 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 12 verified runs, a Lincoln Continental reaches 60 mph in 6.81 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 14.98 seconds at roughly 95.2 mph.
We have verified test data for 4 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver, Motor Trend, Motor Week and Road & Track. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week
Road & Track
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Lincoln Continental can do, not a single marketing claim.
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