1993-1998 Lincoln Mark VIII - Consumer Guide Automotive

Category	Lincoln Mark VIII Rating (See All Ratings)

Performance	8

Fuel Economy	2

Ride Quality	5

Steering/Handling/Braking	5

Quietness	5

Controls/Materials	5

Interior Room	8

Room/Comfort (rear)	2

Cargo Capacity	3

Value within Class	5

Total Score:	48

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1993-1998 Lincoln Mark VIII Review

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.

Year to Year Changes

1994 Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln Mark VIII: A special Diamond Anniversary Edition model highlights the changes for the '98 model year.

1997 Lincoln 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 Lincoln Mark VIII: Mark VIII saw no changes for 1998. During the season Ford announced that the Mark VIII would be dropped for '99.

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