Premium sporty/performance car; Built in USA |
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Good condition price range: $1,600 – $3,300* |
1996 Lincoln Mark VIII
1993 Lincoln Mark VIII
1996 Lincoln Mark VIII
1993 Lincoln Mark VIII
1993 Lincoln Mark VIII engine
1993 Lincoln Mark VIII interior
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Despite its excellent drivetrain and smooth suspension, Mark VIII has failed to impress us when compared with the less-expensive Buick Riviera or more-refined Lexus SC 300/400.
Overview
Lincoln launched the Mark VIII after the 1993 season began to replace the aging Mark VII. Rear-wheel drive was retained, but a new V8 engine was installed along with standard driver- and passenger-side airbags. When compared to the Mark VII, the Mark VIII rode on a 4.5-inch longer wheelbase and measured 4.1 inches longer overall. Under the hood sat a twin-cam, all-aluminum 4.6-liter V8. The only available transmission was a 4-speed automatic with electronic shift control. Handling features included an all-independent electronically controlled air-spring suspension, antilock brakes, and speed-sensitive power steering.
Yearly Updates
1994 Mark VIII Changes for 1994 include the addition of wood trim to the center console, plus a remote keyless entry that recalls the settings for both the power driver’s seat and the power outside mirrors. |
1995 Mark VIII Among the additions to the 1995 Mark VIII are a redesigned instrument panel, complete with a new stereo. Arriving in midyear is the 290-horsepower LSC version, with a firmer suspension, new alloy wheels, perforated leather upholstery, a monochrome exterior, and high-intensity-discharge lamps. |
1996 Mark VIII A special Diamond Anniversary Edition model highlights the changes for the ’98 model year. |
1997 Mark VIII Bolder in appearance, the ’97 model came with a more-rounded “power dome” hood, with subtle character lines to highlight the larger, more-aggressive chrome grille. The rear had a revised full-width neon light bar, while the industry’s first “puddle lamps” cast a glow on the ground from their position on the bottom edge of the sideview mirrors. Suspension changes included the addition of firmer shocks, larger stabilizer bars, and standard all-speed traction control. |
1998 Mark VIII Mark VIII saw no changes for 1998. During the season Ford announced that the Mark VIII would be dropped for ’99. |