Lincoln LS

Lincoln LS

Upon its introduction, the Lincoln LS comes equipped with a standard 3.9 liter V8 engine that has the capacity and capability to produce some 280 units of horsepower. It can achieve 18 mph for city driving and some 25 mph on the highway.

Lincoln LS

Also made standard so as to assist the engine in its performance is a five speed automatic transmission with overdrive. This midsize, rear wheel drive entry level luxury car from Lincoln shares its Ford DEW 98 platform with its relative,

Lincoln LS

Originally, the Lincoln LS was supposed to be named the LS6 and the LS8. This would be depending on the engine choice. However,

Lincoln LS

these were then replaced with "LS V6" for the LS6 and the "LS V8" for the LS8. This was changed so so as to avoid any kind of confusion with the Lexus trademarks.

Lincoln LS

For this year, it is said that the Lincoln LS has received a minor facelift. The V6 model was deleted from the line up as soon s the Lincoln Zephyr was introduced. Lincoln sure is proud of this vehicle for it has received very high marks during an occupant protection crash test.