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Lincoln Mark VIII 4.6 i V8 32V (280 Hp)
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Lincoln Mark:
The Continental Mark series is a series of personal luxury cars that was produced by Ford Motor Company. The nomenclature came into use with the Continental Mark II for 1956, which was a successor to the Lincoln Continental of 1939–1948. Following the discontinuation of the Mark II, Ford continued the use of the Mark series on Continental-branded vehicles from 1958 to 1960.
Following a hiatus, the Lincoln-Mercury Division relaunched the Continental Mark series during 1968. Not branded as a Lincoln, this new model was branded only as the Continental Mark III in order to suggest continuity with the flagship 1956–1957 Continental Mark II rather than the less-successful 1958–1960 models. The reborn Mark series went on to produce six successive generations through the 1998 model year....(Read more on Wikipedia)
VIII Overview:
Lincoln Mark (VIII). With 387 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1715 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. A two-door car with a fixed roof, known for its sporty design and dynamic performance. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Lincoln Mark VIII was not tested by Euro NCAP. As a luxury coupe from the late 1990s, it featured standard safety equipment for its time, including dual front airbags and ABS.
4.6 i V8 32V (280 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Delivers robust performance, providing ample power for confident overtaking and enjoyable highway cruising. A strong performer in the lineup, offering a balance of power and refinement.
Fuel Economy
Consistent with other 4.6L DOHC V8s, offering reasonable fuel economy for its power output, but not designed for efficiency, rated at 11.3 l/100 km (approx. 20.8 MPG US).
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Powerful V8 engines (especially DOHC InTech variants)
- • Smooth and comfortable ride (air suspension)
- • Distinctive and elegant styling
- • Spacious interior for a coupe
- • Good value on the used market
Cons:
- • Air suspension can be costly to maintain/repair
- • Fuel economy is low by modern standards
- • Rear visibility can be limited
- • Interior plastics can show age over time
- • Limited aftermarket support compared to other platforms
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Lincoln |
| Model: | Mark |
| Generation: | VIII |
| Modification (Engine): | 4.6 i V8 32V (280 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1993 |
| End of production: | 2000 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Coupe |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 280 Hp @ 5500 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 60.9 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 387 Nm @ 4500 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | InTech |
| Engine displacement: | 4601 |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.7 l |
| Coolant: | 15.1 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 90.2 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 90 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.9:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 11.3 l/100 km |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 6.1 kg/Hp, 163.3 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 4.4 kg/Nm, 225.7 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1715 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 264 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 5265 mm mm |
| Width: | 1900 mm mm |
| Height: | 1361 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2870 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1565 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1529 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 225/60 R16 V |
| Wheel rims size | 16 |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Double wishbone |
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