Lincoln LS
The Lincoln LS is a mid-size, rear wheel drive sedan frae Lincoln. For its production run frae 1999 till 2006, it wis based on the Ford DEW98 platform, which wis shared wi the Jaguar S-Type an Ford Thunderbird. LS versions wur oreeginally tae be cawed LS6 an LS8[1][2] dependin on ingine choice, but those designations wur replaced wi "LS V6" an "LS V8" efter Toyota's Lexus diveesion became concerned aboot the potential for namin confusion wi its Lexus LS.[3] Alang with the relatit Jaguar S-Type, it is the first entry-level luxury caur awned bi a Ford brand syne the Merkur Scorpio an XR4Ti endit production in 1989.
| Lincoln LS | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Owerview | |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Production | 1999–2006 |
| Model years | 2000–2006 |
| Assembly | Wixom Assembly Plant, Wixom, Michigan, Unitit States |
| Bouk an chassis | |
| Cless | Mid-size caur |
| Body style | 4-door sedan |
| Layoot | FR layout |
| Platform | Ford DEW98 platform |
| Relatit | Ford Thunderbird Jaguar S-Type Jaguar XF |
| Powertrain | |
| Ingine | 3.0 L V6 3.9 L V8 |
| Transmission | 2000–2002 Getrag 221 5-speed manual 2000–2002 5R55N 5-speed automatic 2003–2006 5R55S 5-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 114.5 in (2908 mm) |
| Lenth | 2000–2005: 193.9 in (4,925 mm) 2006: 194.3 in (4,935 mm) |
| Weenth | 73.2 in (1,859 mm) |
| Hicht | 2000–2002: 57.2 in (1,453 mm) 2003–2006: 56.1 in (1,425 mm) |
| Crib wecht | 3692 lb (1675 kg) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Lincoln Continental (mid-size) Lincoln Mark VIII |
| Successor | Lincoln MKZ |
The LS wis introduced in early 1999 as a 2000 model year vehicle, in pairt as a successor tae the Lincoln Mark VIII coupe that wis discontinued efter 1998. It wis the first Lincoln in decades tae affer an optional manual transmission. Wi its available V8 pouer, rear wheel drive, an near 50/50 weight distribution, the LS wis an attractive alternative tae European sports sedans.
Prices for the LS frae the 2000 tae 2004 model years ranged frae juist ower $30,000 for a base V6 model in 1999, tae aroond $45,000 for fully equipped Special Edition V8 LSE trims in 2004. Bi 2006, prices ranged frae $39,945 for a base model tae $49,100 for a top-o-the-line LS. The increase in base price wis caused bi the elimination o the entry-level LS V6, which in turn moved the nou V8-ae LS frae the entry-level luxury segment tae the mid-level luxury segment.
Production o the LS endit on Aprile 3, 2006. Aw Lincoln LS models wur manufactured at Ford's Wixom Assembly Plant which wis idled in 2007, as pairt o The Way Forward. About 262,900 LS models were built. [4]
References
eedit- ↑ David C. Smith and Bill Visnic (1 Apryle 1998). "2000 Lincoln LS6 and LS8: Can these new-century Lincolns really cut in on BMW's turf?". Wards AutoWorld. Archived frae the original on 28 Julie 2011. Retrieved 23 Januar 2010.
- ↑ Frank, Michael (5 December 2000). "Ask the Expert - 2001 Lincoln LS V-8". Forbes.com. Retrieved 23 Januar 2010.
- ↑ "Edmunds.com Inside Line - Stars, Stripes and a Healthy Dose of Das Vaterland - 01 Jan 1999". Archived frae the original on 25 August 2008. Retrieved 21 Januar 2011.
- ↑ "Lincoln LS run will end". LeftLaneNews. 3 Apryle 2006. Archived frae the original on 13 Julie 2011. Retrieved 21 Januar 2011.
Freemit airtins
eedit| Wikimedia Commons haes media relatit tae Lincoln LS. |
- Lincoln LS Owners Club
- 2006 Lincoln LS press kit Archived 2009-10-19 at the Wayback Machine