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1997 Lincoln Mark VIII Review: Summary & Specs

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1997 Lincoln Mark VIII Review

A hot rod Lincoln in black-tie.

1997 Mark VIII Review Summary & Specifications

In the luxury sport-coupe market--where the Mark VIII contends primarily

with the Cadillac Eldorado and the Lexus SC 400--designers are always looking

for new ways to simultaneously pamper the driver, make an elegant styling

statement and boost the car's sport-performance capabilities.

With its myriad changes and improvements for '97--the inventive lighting

system, message center enhancements, more responsive steering, smoother

ride, and further damping of noise and vibration--the Mark VIII succeeds

on all fronts.

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1997 Lincoln Mark VIII Specs
Vehicle CategoryLuxury Cars
EditorKevin Ransom
Model Lineup
Engines (standard)4.6-liter dohc 32v V8
Engines (optional)290-hp 4.6-liter dohc 32v V8
Transmissions (standard)4-speed automatic
Transmissions (optional)
Safety Equipment (standard)ABS, traction control dual airbags
Safety Equipment (optional)
Basic Warranty4 years/50,000 miles
Assembled InWixom, MI
Manufacturer Phone1-800-392-3673
Manufacturer URLwww.lincolnmercury.com
Base Price MSRP37280


1997 Lincoln Mark VIII Specs as Tested
Model Tested MSRPMark VIII LSC
Standard Equipment(LSC) Automatic climate control, AM/FM/cassette audio, power windows, keyless remote entry, heated power mirrors, leather seats, leather-wrapped wheel, power tilt/telescope steering column, aluminum alloy wheels, six-way power seats, power-adjustable lumbar support
Destination Charge
Options as Tested (MSRP)Tri-coat paint treatment, power moonroof, heated seats, premium AM/FM/CD/cassette audio
Gas Guzzler Tax
Layout
Price as Tested42325
Horse Power280 @ 5500
Torque285 @ 4500
Fuel Economy18/26
Wheelbase113
Length/Width/Height207.3/74.8/53.6
Track Front/Rear61.6/60.2
Turning Radius37.2
Seating Capacity5
Front Head/Hip/Leg room38.0/56.7/42.6
Middle Head/Hip/Leg room
Rear Head/Hip/Leg room37.5/56.7/32.5
Trunk Volume14.4
Payload
Towing Capacity2000
Front SuspensionIndependent
Rear SuspensionIndependent
Ground Clearance
Curb Weight3778
Stock TiresP225/60R-16
Brakes Front/Reardisc/disc
Fuel Capacity18.0
1997 Lincoln Mark VIII