Year-to-Year Comparison of the Lincoln Mark VIII

 

Each year Lincoln made changes to the Mark VIII. Some of the changes are small, such as a change in leather brands, while others are major restyles, like the 1997 model. Below is a comparison from year to year, with changes highlighted. GREEN highlights cite increases, RED highlights mark decreases.

Basic Statistics Quick Chart

Category

1992 Lincoln Mark VII LSC 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII LSC 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII LSC 1997-8 Lincoln Mark VIII 1997-8 Lincoln Mark VIII LSC
GENERAL                  

Base Price

$31,699 $36,890  $38,050  $38,800    $39,650  $41,250  $37,950  

Total Units Sold

unknown 32,370 28,164 20,782

unknown

(max 5000)

13,625 unknown

16,805 / 14,357

1997 / 1998

 

DIMENSIONS

                 

Wheelbase

108.5 in 113 in 113 in 113 in 113 in 113 in 113 in 113 in 113 in

Track

58.4 in 61.6 in 61.6 in 61.6 in 61.6 in 61.6 in 61.6 in  61.6 in  61.6 in

Length

202.8 in 206.9 in 206.9 in 206.9 in 206.9 in 206.9 in 206.9 in  207.2 in  207.2 in

Width

70.9 in 74.6 in 74.6 in 74.6 in 74.6 in 74.6 in 74.6 in  74.8 in  74.8 in

Height

54.2 in 53.6 in 53.6 in 53.6 in 53.6 in 53.6 in 53.6 in  53.6 in  53.6 in

Ground Clearance

4.9 in 6.1 in 6.1 in 6.1 in 6.1 in 6.1 in 6.1 in    

Curb Weight

3793 lbs 3752 lbs 3,768lbs      3,761lbs    3,765lbs 3,765lbs

Weight Distribution

57/43 F/R 63/37 F/R 63/37 F/R 63/37 F/R 63/37 F/R 63/37 F/R 63/37 F/R  53.7/44.3 F/R 53.7/44.3 F/R

Cargo Capacity

14.2 Cubic Feet 14.4 Cubic Feet 14.4 Cubic Feet 14.4 Cubic Feet 14.4 Cubic Feet 14.4 Cubic Feet 14.4 Cubic Feet 14.4 Cubic Feet 14.4 Cubic Feet

Fuel Capacity (Gal)

21 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18

Weight/Power Ratio

16.9    13.4      13.4  12.9  13.4  

ENGINE

1992 Lincoln Mark VII LSC 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII LSC 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII LSC 1997-8 Lincoln Mark VIII 1997-8 Lincoln Mark VIII LSC

Type

V-8 V-8 V-8 V-8 V-8 V-8 V-8 V-8 V-8

Bore x Stroke

  3.6in x 3.6in 3.6in x 3.6in 3.6in x 3.6in 3.6in x 3.6in 3.6in x 3.6in 3.6in x 3.6in 3.6in x 3.6in 3.6in x 3.6in

Displacement (ci)

302 281 281 281 281 281 281 281 281

Displacement (cc)

4942 4601 4601 4601 4601 4601 4601 4601 4601

Compression Ratio

9.0:1 9.8:1 9.8:1 9.8:1 9.9:1 9.8:1 9.9:1 9.85:1 9.85:1

Valve setup

OHV 2 valves/cylinder DOHC 4 valves/cylinder DOHC 4 valves/cylinder DOHC 4 valves/cylinder DOHC 4 valves/cylinder DOHC 4 valves/cylinder DOHC 4 valves/cylinder DOHC 4 valves/cylinder DOHC 4 valves/cylinder

Fuel System

Multipoint EFI Seqential Multipoint EFI Sequential Multipoint EFI Sequential Multipoint EFI Sequential Multipoint EFI Sequential Multipoint EFI Sequential Multipoint EFI Sequential Multipoint EFI Sequential Multipoint EFI

Horsepower (SAE net)

225@ 4200rpm 280@ 5500rpm 280@ 5500rpm 280@ 5500rpm 290@ 5750rpm 280@ 5500rpm 290@ 5750rpm 280@ 5500rpm 290@ 5750rpm

Torque (SAE net)

300@ 3200rpm 285@ 4500rpm 285@ 4500rpm 285@ 4500rpm 295@ 4500rpm 285@ 4500rpm 295@ 4500rpm 285@ 4500rpm 295@ 4500rpm

Horsepower /liter

45.5 60.9 60.9 60.9 63 60.9  63 60.9  63

Redline

5000rpm 6000rpm 6000rpm 6000rpm 6000rpm 6000rpm 6000rpm 6000rpm 6000rpm

Recommended Fuel

Regular Unleaded Premium Unleaded Premium Unleaded Premium Unleaded Premium Unleaded Premium Unleaded Premium Unleaded Premium Unleaded Premium Unleaded
Construction                  

Block

Cast Iron

Aluminium

Aluminium

Aluminium

Aluminium

Aluminium

Aluminium

Aluminium

Aluminium

Heads

Cast Iron

Aluminium

Aluminium

Aluminium

Aluminium

Aluminium

Aluminium

Aluminium

Aluminium

Engine Software

EEC-IV EEC-IV EEC-IV EEC-IV EEC-IV OBD-II / EEC-V OBD-II / EEC-V  OBD-II / EEC-V  OBD-II / EEC-V
Other                  
DRIVELINE                  

Transmission

4-speed auto AOD 4-speed auto 4R70W 4-speed auto 4R70W 4-speed auto 4R70W 4-speed auto 4R70W 4-speed auto 4R70W 4-speed auto 4R70W 4-speed auto 4R70W 4-speed auto 4R70W

Gear Ratios

                 
1st 2.40:1 2.84:1 2.84:1 2.84:1 2.84:1 2.84:1 2.84:1 2.84:1 2.84:1
2nd 1.47:1 1.56:1 1.56:1 1.56:1 1.56:1 1.56:1 1.56:1 1.56:1 1.56:1
3rd 1.00:1 1.00:1 1.00:1 1.00:1 1.00:1 1.00:1 1.00:1 1.00:1 1.00:1
4th 0.67:1 0.70:1 0.70:1 0.70:1 0.70:1 0.70:1 0.70:1 0.70:1 0.70:1

Axle Ratio

3.27:1  3.07:1 3.07:1  3.07:1  3.27:1  3.07:1   3.27:1 3.07:1  3.27:1

Final Drive Ratio

2.19:1  2.15:1  2.15:1  2.15:1  2.29:1  2.15:1  2.29:1  2.15:1  2.29:1
SUSPENSION 1992 Lincoln Mark VII LSC 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII LSC 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII LSC 1997-8 Lincoln Mark VIII 1997-8 Lincoln Mark VIII LSC

Front Suspension

   Independent, SLA w/air springs, stabilizer bar  Independent, SLA w/air springs, stabilizer bar  Independent, SLA w/air springs, stabilizer bar  Independent, SLA w/air springs, stabilizer bar Independent, SLA w/air springs, stabilizer bar  Independent, SLA w/air springs, stabilizer bar  Independent, SLA w/air springs, stabilizer bar  Independent, SLA w/air springs, stabilizer bar

Rear Suspension

   Independent, ULCA w/air springs, stabilizer bar   Independent, ULCA w/air springs, stabilizer bar   Independent, ULCA w/air springs, stabilizer bar   Independent, ULCA w/air springs, stabilizer bar   Independent, ULCA w/air springs, stabilizer bar   Independent, ULCA w/air springs, stabilizer bar   Independent, ULCA w/air springs, stabilizer bar   Independent, ULCA w/air springs, stabilizer bar

Steering Type

R&P, Power Assist R&P, Variable Power Assist R&P, Variable Power Assist R&P, Variable Power Assist R&P, Variable Power Assist R&P, Variable Power Assist R&P, Variable Power Assist R&P, Variable Power Assist R&P, Variable Power Assist

Steering Ratio

14.7:1 14.1-11.1:1 14.1-11.1:1 14.1-11.1:1 14.1-11.1:1 14.1-11.1:1 14.1-11.1:1  17.25:1(overall) 17.25:1 (overall)

Turns Lock-to-Lock

2.5 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.6  3.23 3.23

Turning Circle

40 feet 37.2 feet 37.2 feet 37.2 feet 37.2 feet 37.2 feet 37.2 feet  37.2 feet 37.2 feet
BRAKES                  

Front Type/Size

Vented Discs/ 10.8 in Vented Discs/ 11.4 in Vented Discs/ 11.4 in Vented Discs/ 11.4 in Vented Discs/ 11.4 in Vented Discs/ 11.5 in Vented Discs/ 11.5 in  Vented Discs/ 11.5 in  Vented Discs/ 11.5 in

Rear Type/Size

Vented Discs/ 10.5 in Vented Discs/ 10.0 in Vented Discs/ 10.1 in Vented Discs/ 10.0 in Vented Discs/ 10.0 in Vented Discs/ 10.1 in Vented Discs/ 10.1 in Vented Discs/ 10.1 in  Vented Discs/ 10.1 in

Anti-lock (ABS)

Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
WHEELS (std)                  

Type

Cast Aluminum Cast Alloy Cast Alloy Cast Alloy Cast Alloy  Cast Alloy  Cast Alloy  Cast Alloy  Cast Alloy

Size

16in x 7in 16in x 7in 16in x 7in 16in x 7in 16in x 7in  16in x 7in  16in x 7in  16in x 7in 16in x 7in 

Tire Manufacturer

Goodyear Goodyear Goodyear Goodyear  Goodyear Goodyear  Goodyear     

Tire Model

Eagle ZR60 Eagle GA Eagle GA Eagle GA          

Tire Size

P225/60ZR16 97V P225/60ZR16 97V P225/60ZR16 97V P225/60ZR16 97V  P225/60ZR16 97V  P225/60ZR16 97V  P225/60ZR16 97V  P225/60ZR16 97V  P225/60ZR16 97V

Tire Max Speed

149 mph 149 mph 149 mph 149 mph  149 mph  149 mph  149 mph 149 mph   149 mph

Category

1992 Lincoln Mark VII LSC 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII LSC 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII LSC 1997-8 Lincoln Mark VIII 1997-8 Lincoln Mark VIII LSC

Year by Year

    This area showcases the Mark VIII based on model year. Each link below contains interior and exterior photos, standard features, optional/available features, and more in-depth specifications.

1993 Model Year

 

Early Production Models

Regular Production Models

________________________________________________________________

 

1994 Model Year

 

Early Production Models

Regular Production Models

________________________________________________________________

 

1995 Model Year

 

1995 Base Trim

1995 1/2 LSC Trim

________________________________________________________________

 

1996 Model Year

 

1996 Base Trim

1996 LSC Trim

1996 Diamond Anniversary Trim

________________________________________________________________

 

1997 Model Year

 

1997 Base Trim

1998 LSC Trim

________________________________________________________________

 

1998 Model Year

 

1998 Base Trim

1998 LSC Trim

1998 Spring Feature Trim

1998 Collector's Edition Trim

________________________________________________________________

 

Features Quickcharts

Interior Features:   A listing of interior feature changes based on year.

Exterior Changes:    A chart of exterior changes based on year and model

Optional Equipment:    A chart of optional equipment based on year

 

Home