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1987 Lincoln Continental MPG & fuel economy

The 1987 Lincoln Continental is a midsize car with one EPA-rated configuration. The most efficient version returns 19 MPG combined (16 city / 24 highway) on regular gasoline. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1986 model. Among 32 midsize cars rated for 1987, it ranks 20th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,447 a year to fuel.

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Combined 19 MPG 16 MPG city · 24 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,447 15,000 mi/yr · $16.32 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1987 #20 of 32 Midsize Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1987 Lincoln Continental's fuel average is 8.1 km/L (12.4 L/100 km), or 19 MPG combined: 6.8 km/L in the city and 10.2 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City166.814.7
Highway2410.29.8
Combined198.112.4

How it ranks among 1987 Midsize Cars

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  1. 1Dodge Aries25 MPG $1,860
  2. 2Plymouth Reliant25 MPG $1,860
  3. 3Ford Taurus24 MPG $1,938
  4. 4Dodge Lancer24 MPG $1,938
  5. 5Buick Century23 MPG $2,022
  6. 20Lincoln Continental19 MPG $2,447
  7. 32Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit/Silver Spur9 MPG $5,167
1987 ContinentalOther midsize carsClass median: $2,447/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Continental MPG across model years

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1 EPA-rated configuration

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Continental
Gas 16 MPG 24 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
5.0L 8-cyl
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Passenger volume
102 cu ft
Cargo volume
15 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
468 g/mi

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1987 Lincoln Continental?

Up to 19 MPG combined (16 city / 24 highway).

What fuel does the 1987 Lincoln Continental use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1987 Lincoln Continental?

The 1987 Lincoln Continental's fuel average is 8.1 km/L (12.4 L/100 km), or 19 MPG combined: 6.8 km/L in the city and 10.2 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1987 Lincoln Continental per year?

About $2,447 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $16.32 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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