Although nearly 50 years have passed since Lincoln first introduced the Mark series, its mission remains the same: To attain the perfect balance between luxury-line comfort levels, under-the-hood power and sport-coupe handling. The Mark VIII LSC is a proud inheritor of that legacy. It comes with elegant styling, a refined interior, a muscular 290-horsepower 4.6-liter V8 engine and a taut suspension that does a marvelous job of taming this beast of a coupe. Last year, Lincoln redesigned the Mark VIII with fresh styling, a new interior and major technological advances in the lighting department. The new styling brought smartly rounded corners and gently sloping lines that are sleek and elegant. High intensity discharge headlamps deliver nearly three times as much reflective light as standard halogen lamps. That translates into much greater nighttime visibility. At the same time, they control the output to prevent glare from blinding other drivers. We applaud this improvement as most vehicles offer poor lighting performance with headlamps being designed more for style than their ability to light up the road. At the rear, a unique new neon taillamp with big brake lights, and mirror-mounted turn signals were designed to enhance safety by making it easier for other drivers to see and react to dynamic driving situations. Lincoln's big coupe comes in two trim levels: Mark VIII and the sportier LSC. LSC stands for Luxury Sport Coupe. We drove an LSC in the popular white pearl color. Its base price was $39,990 and came equipped with three options: that rich metallic paint ($365), heated seats ($290) and the trunk-mounted CD changer ($670). It also came with electronic traction control that was a no-cost option. The total cost of the package was $41,315. (All prices include destination charge.)
1998 Lincoln Mark VIII
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Overview
Specs & Features
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque | 4.6L V-8 / 280 HP / 285 ft.lbs. |
Drive Type | Rear-wheel |
Fuel Economy - City/Hwy/Combined | 17 / 26 / 21 Mpg |
Brakes | 4-wheel Disc |
Front Suspension | |
Rear Suspension | |
Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Aluminum |
Fuel Tank | 18.0 Gal. |
Recommended Fuel Type | Premium Unleaded |
Average Cost To Fill Tank | $69 |
Maximum Cargo Volume | 14.4 Cu.ft. |
Passenger Volume | 102 Cu.ft. |
Exterior Length | 207.2 " |
Exterior Width | 74.8 " |
Exterior Height | 53.6 " |
Front Headroom | 38.1 " |
Rear Headroom | 37.5 " |
Front Legroom | 42.6 " |
Rear Legroom | 35.7 " |
Front Shoulder Room | 59.2 " |
Rear Shoulder Room | 59.5 " |
Front Hip Room | |
Rear Hip Room | |
Curb Weight | 3,765 Lbs. |
Wheel Base | 113 " |
Turning Radius | 18.6 ' |
Door Count | 2 Doors |
Wheels | 16.0 " Silver Aluminum |
Paint | Monotone / Clearcoat Monotone |
Exterior Mirrors | Dual Power Remote Heated |
Bumpers | Body-colored |
Grille Moldings | Chrome |
Rear Spoiler | |
Exhaust | Dual Stainless Steel With Chrome Tailpipe Finish |
Passenger Capacity | 5 |
Seat Trim | Leather |
Front Seat Type | Bucket |
Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion |
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | (6-way Power) |
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | (6-way Power) |
Front Armrests | (6-way Power) |
Rear Armrests | Center |
Rear Seats | Bench |
Radio | Premium Am/fm Stereo, Seek-scan |
Speakers | 8 Brand |
Radio Steering Wheel Controls | |
Apple Car Play | |
Android Auto | |
Bluetooth w/ Hands-Free Connectivity |
Steering Wheel Type | Power Telescopic Tilt |
Climate Control | Automatic Air Conditioning |
Cruise Control | With Steering Wheel Controls |
Sun Roof | Power |
Rearview Mirror | Auto-dimming Day-night |
One Touch Open Window | Driver |
Tinted Windows | Light |
Vanity Mirrors | Dual Illuminated |
Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) |
Power Outlets | 2 |
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Front Impact Airbags | Driver And Passenger |
Driver Side Impact Airbags | |
Knee Airbag | |
Passenger Side Impact Airbag | |
Rear Side Airbag | |
Seatbelt Pretensioners | |
Anti-Lock Brakes | 4-wheel Anti-lock Brakes (abs) |
Forward Collision Warning | |
Blind Spot Sensor | |
Lane Departure Warning | |
Autonomous Cruise Control | |
Pedestrian Detection | |
Driver Attention Alert | |
Daytime Running Lights | |
Auto High Beams | |
Adaptive Headlights | |
Parking Sensors | |
Security Systems | Security System |
Panic Alarm | |
Ignition Disable | Immobilizer |
Bumper To Bumper Months Miles | 48 Months / 50,000 Miles |
Major Components Months | 48 Months / 50,000 Miles |
Included Maintenance Months | |
Roadside Assistance Months | 48 Months / 50,000 Miles |
Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months / Unlimited Miles |
Accessories Months | 36 Months / 36,000 Miles |
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