MotorWeek | Retro Review: 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII

[@incyphe]

that's a fast car for 93.

[@vendediesel]

ridiculous, especially for a Lincoln. They actually made a car more powerful than the mustang.

[@331Grabber]

Too bad they didn't offer a manual transmission option. That would have been faster than the Mustang.

[@lordflashheart3706]

331Grabber That comes down to gearing and weight. Off the line is not this car's strong point. But a 40-80 mph pull? Bye bye, Mustang

[@BrownBomber92181]

The axle ratio is super tall in these and the Tbirds. Put in 3.73's and this car will accelerate much faster off of the line

[@georgedoughly6344]

incyphe yes it was! Very Fast 💨

[@fhowland]

I love how Motor Week always began their reviews with a overview of what is going on in the industry competitive landscape.

[@thetechlibrarian]

I used to have a paper route and this old man had a jet black lsc and it was so clean , hid headlights back in 98 i always stopped and looked at that car when i dropped off his paper.

[@paulbachman7822]

Just goes to show how ignorant most car buyers are. Lincoln never marketed this car properly. The MK VIII was a fantastic car.

[@michaelmcmillon5933]

I totally agree, just like the LS was underated and not marketed well enough

[@alexcintas8792]

Or how ignorant Ford is.

[@steveespinola7652]

Totally agree The LS was a great car but failed badly.

[@HillBillyBrown]

its ugly though.

[@steveespinola7652]

No its not, it's a good looking car.

[@djhaloeight]

My '93 is just about to turn over 140k miles. All I've had to replace is usual wear and tear items. Starter, water pump, brakes, rear air suspension bags, plugs and wires. I think any Mark VIII still on the road nowadays is one of the 'good' ones. I've never had any electrical problems or gremlins. Comfortable car, and FAST! It jumps off the line and can bark the tires in 2nd gear in the right conditions. I dig it. Plus you rarely ever see any others on the road. I only paid $1400 for mine. No rust either. 👍🏻🙂

[@kippaseo8027]

There is an elderly couple on my block that owns one of these Lincoln Mark 8 in red. It looks like it just rolled out of the showroom and even though the old guy is like a hundred and twenty eight years old he's always out in the driveway spot waxing it. His wife drives and old Buick Regal from the early 90s and it equally looks showroom New. Other than them my 2000 Camry is the only other old car in the neighborhood. This old guy of 38 is always in the garage spot waxing my car as well LOL

[@texan903]

Does your neighbor still have the Mark VII, or is he even alive?

[@mia1shooter]

Does he still have it?

[@averyparticularsetofskills]

@@texan903* Mark VIII & 😬Oooooooo ... that's a tough one😵

[@lydiabreslanpastore6075]

Pp0ppp

[@warriormanmaxx8991]

re: "128 years old" 1. do you tend to (ahem) "exaggerate" much in daily life, too?!? 2. re: "always out in the driveway" / "always in the garage" ...." = 7 days a week? Do you work for a living? Then you would not be "always in the garage spot waxing my car" ... would you.

[@CarCommercialsofthePast]

That car looked sleek and modern for its time.

[@fernandorocha8459]

Very beautiful and best car of Lincoln

[@therealjayseh]

It was like a space shuttle for 1993. Compared to anything else.

[@4MATICbenz]

that interior has aged fantastically well

[@fernandorocha-dx1wv]

The Lincoln Mark VIII is best styling of Lincoln from 90s. Beautiful and comfortable car. Engine of Mustang 4.6 V8

[@kz1000ps]

Damn, I was NOT expecting 280hp out of that motor. Impressive number for '93.

[@josephelias6269]

kz1000ps You'd expect more than that, at least here in Britain..(europe), way more.

[@lordflashheart3706]

Joseph Elias I know it's an old post, but...Really? WAY more? By 1998, the 280-290 hp Lincoln still compared well to pretty much most European V8 luxury coupés. BMW 850? 282 hp... Merc CL500 315 hp... Jag XK8 294 hp. Hell, even the Aston Martin Virage had what? 330 hp? The point stands, in 1993, (and 1998) 280 hp from an American V8 was an impressive number.

[@Tuppoo94]

William Hayes Just shows how much Joseph Elias actually knows.

[@sebastienlapointe3820]

the lsc in the later years made 290

[@BrownBomber92181]

Sebastien LaPointe true, but the 93-96 were faster than the 97 & 98's. They were 0-60 in the mid 7's and the quarter was in hr mid 15's. This was mainly due to that stupid torque management system on the electronic trans, it gave it smoother, but mushy and slower shifts.

[@mczenk5095]

I had one of these, ran it up to 198,500 miles then sold it to a friend, he's still running it 5 years later. Great car.

[@yesno.idontknow.587]

do they still have it?

[@davidrhelmick72]

@@yesno.idontknow.587 I also am curious on how it is today

[@warriormanmaxx8991]

@@yesno.idontknow.587 - why do you need to know?!? or do you enjoy asking questions in daily life, too.

[@warriormanmaxx8991]

@@davidrhelmick72 - do you tend to ask curiosity questions much in daily life, too? you want to know ... how a car is today?!?

[@BurtSampson]

That car looks unbelievably good to have been sold in 1993. The looks still hold up.

[@dozinalove8634]

Yup, My dad had 1 back in the day.. It was definitely a good looking car.. But what I was mostly impressed by, was how fast it was for such a big-car!!!! Man, the memories I tell ya..😦😞

[@RoadCone411]

I’m watching this video and feeling old! Yes yes yes, the car looks familiar and they were commonplace on America’s roads for quite a long time, but it is hard for me to believe or accept that this Lincoln is 25 YEARS OLD! (Currently 2018). A quarter century before this car and we were talking about Plymouth Barracudas and McQueen’s Mustang. Great cars but they looked outdated before the end of the 1970s! This Lincoln still looks kind of fresh, if not a bit low-slung and awkward, but the only truly outdated part of the car in this test are the Speak & Spell graphics on the trip computer and that wonderful relic of a car phone!

[@RoadCone411]

There's No God I think the MarkVII is better proportioned but it doesn’t look as “modern” - inside or out - as the Mark VIII does.

[@RoadCone411]

There's No God Fair enough. To me, the Mark VII looks like a frumpy Thunderbird with a fake spare tire hump, which basically summed it up. The Mark VIII looked much more sleek and modern, and it has aged fairly well to my eyes. I am not partial to American cars but I did grow up in the 1980s, so all cars from the late 70s through present are interesting to me. This Lincoln was clearly aimed at American tastes but at least it looked like it was ahead of its time. That’s why I feel that a quarter of a century later, it still holds up as not looking like a complete throwback.

[@RoadCone411]

There's No God Haha, I know what you mean! But I liked those 929s too!

[@chriscornelius2518]

These were beautiful. It seems a lot of the Ford Motor Company cars had bulletproof engines. The Towncars, Continental, and Crown Victorias or Marquis are known to get over 300 thousand miles.

[@crigger]

That’s the power of the 4.6!

[@justinroark88]

I still see 90s model Towncars in 2022

[@fernandorocha8459]

@@crigger 4.6 V8 280 hp, 285 LB-FT torque

[@jakereal3604]

WOW as a VERY proud owner of a 1997 LSC I'm so happy that others find these cars attractive and can appreciated them for what they are! Mine has 287K and still runs like a top and rides tight and right! I also own a 1970 Mark III . Love Continentals and Lincolns! I wish and PRAY they will come out with a 2 door sporty car again!

[@Catboy.]

jake real i used to own the red mark on my channel logo and I currently own a 69 mark iii and a 79 mark v and a 88 mark vii

[@michaelmcmillon5933]

Wouldn't be nice if they used a mustang platform and built a 2 door Mark lll

[@schwenda3727]

So, that's confirmation these 90's Mark 8s are solid & built for long term reliability?

[@emmareporter4324]

@@schwenda3727 except for their temperamental air suspension yes!

[@dougfredricks2017]

@@emmareporter4324 Air Bags and Drier

[@MrMenefrego1]

This was the last car my father ever bought, he had owned Lincoln Continental Mark's since the Mark III in 1969. He loved that '93 Lincoln, it had over 300-thousand miles on her (Yes, it was a female, he named her "Lizzy the Lincoln") when he passed away three years ago, it sits proudly in my garage now. I restored her a bit, it was over 20 years old after all, and had a few small dents and scratches. All I did was detail it and still drive her whenever the mood strikes me. What a great and innovative sport/luxury car! The first of her kind. I wish Lincoln built similar cars today.

[@brian70Cuda]

I love the retro reviews, thank you Motorweek! Brings back good memories, been watching you guys since the 80's.

[@dozinalove8634]

brian70Cuda me too.. But, not since the 80's.. I'm a 90's baby!!!!😦😧😞

[@steveespinola7652]

Me too, I'm an 80's kid and was a teen in the 90's teen so have been watching you guys on/off for quite a long time now.

[@MN12Guns]

Everything on this car was ahead of it's time in 1993. I mean a DOHC 32V 4.6L V8 with 280HP (when the Mustang GT's 5.0L HO made what... 225HP?), RWD with Independent Rear Suspension (Hello 2015 Mustang) and Air-Ride. Even the LED tail-light was ahead of it's time. Not to mention that interior was amazing. But no one really noticed. People today don't even realize that Fords DOHC modular V8 goes way back to 1993. Let alone that Ford had RWD vehicles with IRS in 1989 (Thunderbird chassis that this is based off) so yeah, respect the Mark VIII! This car put Cadillac in their place but since recent times it's the other way around for sure. Think about it, if Lincoln would make the equivalent today we would have a RWD coupe with an eco-boost V8 and 600HP to battle the supercharged V8 CTS-V's and the likes from GM.

[@aaronhaycraft940]

Ford DOHC goes back way past 1993. The US forces Sherman tank utilized a 32 valve DOHC engine sourced from ford WAY back in WW2. This technology has been in the US for over 70 years now. I actually saw one of these GAA series engines placed into a tube frame 65ish Mustang about 10 years ago.

[@331Grabber]

Sad thing is in those days Lincoln ranked above Cadillac in the minds of consumers thanks to all those recent 80's attempts by GM to make cheap affordable Caddies like the Cimmeron. But GM really saved Cadillac's image over the last 20 years and now it would be a lot of work for Ford to make BMW and Mercedes drivers cross shop for Lincolns the way they do for Caddies. Ford could do it. They have the Engines and HP and handling covered. But they need to offer a viable 2 door coupe like the old Mark VIII with a manual transmission or paddle shifted dual clutch auto with mag ride.

[@dozinalove8634]

hitek9wittafulclip hahaha.. Yeah, that would have been really nice!!!! Especially if you're a passenger waiting on a taxi.. With nearly 300-hp under the hood.. You'll be at your destination in no time.. I mean, literally!!!! Even the Lincoln town-cars get down with pretty-good power in its own respectable right.. So just imagine, if it was carrying this v-8 high-output 93 motor/engine under the hood... Jesus-Christ!!!!😦😧😳🚘🏁

[@lexusls]

The output is respectable but not amazing, even for that time... well, it IS amazing for FoMoCo standards in the 90s I guess. The comparison car in this video (Lexus SC400) has the notoriously reliable and bulletproof 1UZ-FE which is a 4.0L V8 DOHC 32v. That engine was designed in the late 80's and released in 1989 with the 1990 Lexus LS400. Power was 250HP @5600 RPM and 260ft-lbs @4400 RPM. So this Lincoln eeking out another 30HP and 25ft-lbs of torque from 0.6L more displacement 4 years after the 1UZ-FE was released isn't anything outstanding. That being said, I do have to give Ford props for actually getting the output proportionate to the displacement... something they almost always failed to do until recent years.

[@WALTERBROADDUS]

CDN12Guns I think of the Mark as a better built, luxury Dodge Challenger. But Lincoln was happy selling Town Cars to Limo companies.

[@daveromanyshyn1170]

Loved that car as a kid. Still looks good.

[@miked2543]

I was 9 yrs old when this car came out and I remember seeing them around in the '90s. It always was a cool design (great blend of modern with classic design cues) but I never thought too much of them. I had no idea how serious they were in terms of hp and performance. Wow. In '93 this thing was a beast. Heck, a decade later, the Lincoln LS v8 made the same horsepower (280 bhp)..

[@TheProAer]

Cool car, my friend owned a 94 model around 2008, the air ride suspension is insanely expensive to fix. He had to convert to a conventional suspension for a fraction of the cost to replace the air ride for $2000.

[@91Taurus]

Beautiful cars with timeless style, plush luxury and power

[@man_on_wheelz]

It does have timeless exterior styling, just gotta keep it working, running, and looking good. The untrained eye wouldn't even know it's so old lol.

[@chrisburd8680]

They are great cars even by today's standards !! Quite, smooth and the air ride from them is second to none hackers down on the highway and stays level at all times..great car all around well ahead of its time for sure. Ive owned the 93, 95, and 96 models and never any complaints about any of them...looking for a nice one owner 97 or 98 now with less than a 100 thousand on the clock. Lsc with all the options please.

[@tjhaywood100]

That car was amazing. I've had three Mark VIIIs. Wonderful cars.

[@bennygreene7429]

I would actually like having a mark 8 coupe, lincoln. 95----96-----97----98. I have a stunning 2000 toyota camry , excellent condition, i would swap if any of you out there are car dealers or you are an individual looking for a Camry.

[@cfltitan]

For their day that car rally was a badass. Very fast for a big luxury coupe.

[@michaelhungate7506]

Hot Rod Lincoln. I think these still are awesome looking. I still see them every now and then. Very modern and sleek.

[@azhurelpigeon]

This car is so awesome! I want one! I’ve always thought the pre-facelift (this version) looked so much better than the facelift after!

[@TheGewidener]

One of the best cars Ford ever made.

[@jjmcoupebmw6557]

that's like saying that's one of the best turds you've ever crapped out..... Still just a turd.

[@swainer8014]

@@jjmcoupebmw6557 yeah, uh, no.

[@jjmcoupebmw6557]

Can I have some of whatever it is you're drinking or smoking? You actually think this was a good car?

[@swainer8014]

@@jjmcoupebmw6557 I'm not sure how old you are, but I'm not sure you got to see a lot of cars in the early 90s as they we're very mediocre, with ho hum styling and slow. The interior of this car was 10 years ahead of its time if you compare it to cars of the early 2000s. And that 0 to 60 was quick. I do not know where you get off calling this car a turd. I'm sure there were better cars out there at the time but this one was better than most.

[@jjmcoupebmw6557]

I got my license in 1992 and remember the mediocrity like it was yesterday. all the same, I actually rather miss cars from that era. There is a fundamental flaw in your argument though. Just because most of the rest of the cars were complete crap, doesn't mean that this slightly less crappy car deserves to be called " one of the best cars ford ever made" Do you really think it lives up to that? Looking back at Ford's many many models of the years would this thing even crack the top 10? or even the top 25? Nope, didn't think so. off topic but my dad's car in 92 was a lovely e32 730i and amongst my cars today I have an e38 1996 740il and let me tell you there is/was nothing mediocre about either of those. Got the 740il 2 years ago as a winter beater and it's not missed a step. Close to 300hp, reliable, not a speck of rust and simple stable at all speeds and capable in the snow... I know right?.....but thirsty as all hell. Just upset i've not been able to find one in Estoril Blue.

[@williambone7724]

This is still one of my favorite automobiles

[@tuffr2]

I was lucky enough to own this great looking car. I really liked the 32 valve v8 engine.

[@kristxlaw]

This was one of the best looking Lincolns I've ever seen. My mother-in-law bought one new in 98, and I couldn't believe how futuristic it looked.

[@man_on_wheelz]

One of my favorite cars to drive at the Lincoln Dealer I worked at. And yes the steering is super super light, you can turn with your pinky finger lol.

[@skbuydens7717]

My buddy's 1994 has finally given it up. Lovely car with plenty of power. What a treat to be 30 again and driving this beast with him. This engine is never to be confused with the 2 valve per cylinder models!

[@horselips]

I've owned 7 Lincolns over the years, 4 Town Cars and 3 Mark VIIIs. My daily driver is a 1997 Mark VIII LSC. No car has ever "fit" me so well - it is ergonomic perfection. Mine has just over 100K miles on it. When it wears out, if it ever does, I'll try to find another. I will continue to drive a Mark VIII as long as I can still find them in excellent condition.

[@Garyjorges79]

I owned a 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII.. Its basically the same expect the 1996 has an OBD2 Port for Diagnoses. Awsome Cars.

[@TheCarCrazyGuy]

One of the first cars to adopt HID headlights.

[@nickkoutsoubos5939]

The Lincoln mark VIII. Was the the first car that looked futuristic to me. When it first came out.

[@klaird5620]

I had one of these cars. It was sporty and fast. The faster you drove it, the lower is sat. Red with grey interior. I miss it.

[@Jsah11]

Impressive acceleration and braking figures, even in 2015. 19mpg average from a V8 with a 4 speed gearbox seems very good too. V8s in this era don't really do much better in the real world...so much for advancement

[@scott9050]

+Jsah11 With the 3.07 rear I was able to get 32 MPH cruising at 70 on flat interstates.

[@cho2jzfe90]

Almost a 13 sec car in 1993. Dang didnt know these things where that fast, but now i know💪

[@LeftIsBest001]

How couldn't you love a huge V8 luxury coupe like that?

[@Chitwn81]

Just bought myself a '96 Lincoln Mark VIII LSC and boy is this thing fast. Even by todays standard. Stock was 290hp and whoever had the car before me did all the performance upgrad...custom Borla exhaust system, cold air intake, performance K&N filter, and platinum performance spark plug wires along with vented rotors. Can't wait to take it on the road for a nice long drive.

[@darryl163]

LaQuan Miller that's so cool are you gonna make any videos of it?

[@Chitwn81]

Jerry Cantrell I sold it two weeks ago... probably shouldn't have though... had a few issues and one I couldn't quite resolve so I sold it as I had probably put almost $2g in it in one month and front end suspension had to be completely rebuilt and I knew that was probably another $2g so I traded it on a 2003 LS v8...and I know this probably wasn't in good interest but always wanted a LS.

[@darryl163]

LaQuan Miller ahh right on well you can't go wrong with an ls

[@jakereal3604]

I own a 1997 Mark VIII LSC that I bought in 2002 with 42,000 miles. its currently got 287,000! Original engine, tranny lasted till 265,000! Still runs like a spooked demon and EVERYTHING works and works properly! IF you do the work yourself these cars arent costly at all to maintain!! Too bad I didn't know you before you sold your Mark I could have helped out or given advice! :(

[@Chitwn81]

I'm buying another one Lol.....looking to buy another 96 LSC within the next few weeks. So stay tuned

[@wingsley]

Ford's 1990s-vintage MN12 Thunderbird/Cougar, along with the Lincoln FN10 variant, were the ultimate expression of the mid-size muscle couple/luxury sport coupe in the entire era of unleaded gasoline. The MN12 family may never have reached the level of raw horsepower of the prematurely cancelled Buick Grand National with its twin-turbo 3.8-liter V6, and they were a bit on the heavy side, but nobody ever matched the level of refinement of these coupes. The MN12 family was in a class by itself. It was tragic that sales declined and the line was cancelled. What would a modern version of these coupes look like? Would it have Lincoln's 2.7-liter turbo V6? Or maybe the F-150's hybrid 3.5-liter turbo system? Or would it be all-electric? It's a shame that we'll never know. Truly, the 1990s-vintage Continental Mark VIII was an underrated legend in its time.

[@raymondturner6784]

This car is extremely impressive for 1993. No wonder it started at $36,000.

[@theoparke]

One of the most gorgeous interiors ever designed.

[@matthewmiller471]

My buddy had one of these in high school 😂. Straight up sleeper

[@kolyagerasimchuk3171]

I have one, 1994. Pure joy. This is all you need for a luxury car!

[@airbrat]

Such a beautiful and underrated car for its time.

[@nicholasarceri6613]

Bring this back Lincoln! A 3.5 ecoboost powered 2 door with the new Lincoln design language and the 10 speed auto would be amazing.

[@MICHGO1]

BUILD A MARK IX ON A MUSTANG PLATFORM AND DEFINITELY DON'T MAKE IT LOOK LIKE EVERY OTHER LINCOLN. THERE ARE JUST SO MANY CARS WITH THE SAME FRONT END PEOPLE CAN TAKE.

[@Senerian]

Still Driving all original 98 LSC mark 8 in 2021! Its a great car, never appreciated for what it was. Last real American muscle car ever made.

[@Carstuff111]

I am not a Ford person of any kind, but, in my opinion, this was the best looking modern Lincoln. Well, I mean it's old now but it is a beautiful car, and was nice to drive when I got the chance to drive one.

[@theKevronHarris]

4:43 - The radio is playing Sade's "No Ordinary Love", which is my favorite part of the video!!

[@Stressless2023]

+Kevron Harris Yesss

[@jdmjimmy]

more like selena gomez

[@fordmavericksosx3569]

Cool you’re right. I didn’t know that song was that old lol.

[@georgedoughly6344]

A Very Beautiful Lincoln with an Awesome Engine! 4.6L 4 camshafts 32 Valve V8! 280 Horsepower👍

[@tg8150]

My parents still have their ‘93 in ruby red in mint condition with 78K miles on it. Still the best interior of any vehicle and the quickest year of any Mark 8. No fake chrome inside either.

[@aayonce4]

My pop had one it was an amazing coupe made me fall in love with coupes

[@jamesburnette4120]

They didn't mention that the car automatically lowers above 50 or 60 mph for improved handling. Leased one in '93, wish I had bought it. Never a problem.

[@jamesthefisherman1060]

The Lincoln Mark VII had power seats in 1994 while the Toyota Tacoma TRD didn’t have power seats in 2019

[@celticsdude]

That Mark VIII was the bomb & had a sharp design!!!!

[@jacobreed47]

Neighbor has his for sale, 1 owner , 88K miles. Always garages, installed a Magnaflow exhaust system. Selling to me for 5K. Such a steal of a bargain. His also something called sb

[@choosumfat]

I was in absolute love with this car when it first came out. Interior was really cool for the time and though materials were a bit of a let down - a tradition Ford continues to present day - it is still my favorite American luxo-barge.

[@Porsche996driver]

4:50 a lick of Sade. Great car even now. That interior sweep design is timeless. My neighbor has one with an exhaust.

[@lousanto1054]

This was my dream car back in the 1990's.

[@Sir.VicsMasher]

It gained 10hp/ 10tq over the previous years and got considerably slower. Your previous review had the 32V 4.6L Continential going 0-60mph in 6.6 seconds vs 7.0 and 14.9@97mph vs 15.3@93. That's almost half a second/ five mph which is quite significant.

[@lucyfan1976]

As I look back this was a really nice car for its time and still looks good. That was quick for back then too.

[@akvalues]

This was a game changer for Lincoln.

[@scott9050]

The great thing about the Mark VIII today is that their 6 year run (93-96 first gen, 98-98 2nd gen) means that there is a very small likelihood of seeing yourself on the road. I prefer the Gen II overall, these are still great cars and low mileage ones are in demand.

[@bradwooldidge6979]

I love those cars. I think the styling is awesome.

[@freddyhoyt1849]

I bought one new in 93 it was a great car it was fast it handled great and the style held up great even today

[@frankburns8871]

A voice-activated cell phone in '93? That's like the iPhone 10 of its day...okay, not quite, but still impressive.

[@imserious2187]

That thing sounds good coming through the 1/4 mile

[@kireality]

This was a gorgeous design. I love this car. Especially the LSC. I've never liked air suspended cars. I saw so many of these ridding low because the suspension bladders were inoperable/ disrepair. And way-minute, is that an engine cover I see??

[@SuperFrankieOSX]

Love this car's sleekness

[@Sanpedranoazul]

Where did Lincoln lost its identity??? This car is superb!

[@briblo]

That's a handsome car and 280 hp in 1993? My 2018 Lexus ES 350 can't match that HP even today lol

[@SportsMusicCars]

these cars were so huge for only 2 doors though...

[@aayonce4]

My pop pop had one of these and it was such a great ride. Never realized it was such a hot rod of sorts in it's time my pop pop was popping lolz.

[@LCR]

Performance figures for this Lincoln are impressive, and were even more impressive in 1993. All the while maintaining its luxurious ride feei.

[@stevenjames1138]

Dang. I never realized that these cars were so good! One of the best Lincolns ever, I'd say. Wish Ford could make a Lincoln like this now.

[@currencarlsen6720]

Yea same. When I bought mine from a friend, I did some reaserch and found out what a cool car this is!

[@azk8584]

Steven James DeBlasi HOW DARE YOU

[@hithere1590]

My mom had one and she loved it. It was a fast car and felt good on the inside. She and my dad could not sell or trade it in. Finally did tho.

[@OLDS98]

This is the kind of footage I was asking for. Thank you again!

[@steveespinola7652]

Still a great looking car even to this day.😀👍

[@yuriypodgorniak2728]

Even for today's standards is pretty cool fast and luxury and stylish mid-14s on a quarter mile that's good!!

[@anonymousfox345]

wow thats actually not a bad car

[@danmccarthy4700]

Actually kind of shocked at the way it tore through that slalom...

[@akc-dr3uo]

Today it looks like a new look car, these was good cars, really nice looking car, love to have one again

[@rickjames6647]

Nice car with some serious power. A good sample would make a great daily driver.

[@Tennesseestorm76]

Beautiful car then and now. They were great cars, but I think eventually many had issues with the air suspension.

[@granthartford]

I watched these new and this must be the 3rd or 4th time seeing this one on KZbin - love the production values and reminds me of This Week With Louis Rukeyser which was also produced by MPB in Owings Mills, Md

[@imserious2187]

Lincoln sounds good coming through the 1/4

[@trackpackgt877]

I have 2 of these cars right now 1 nice one in my driveway and a running driving parts car setting behind the barn in the weeds

[@Vazcular]

After I totaled my 94 Taurus SHO, I bought a 93 Mark VIII with the insurance money. A Superchip and exhaust made this thing crazy fast. I did replace the air-ride with traditional struts force stiffer ride. I preferred it without air-ride. Wish I had it longer. I got it in 2002 w/ 48k miles. What a steal.

[@cgreenfield6655]

That engine was ahead of its time.

[@man_on_wheelz]

Yeah, this car would have looked so much better inside with wood trim wrapped around the upper dash line instead of that grey matter. They stepped their game up in that area in later years so we're good now.

[@TCB-1]

97 in a quarter in '93. That's pretty dang good for the time.

[@331Grabber]

That might have been the fastest trap speed of any Ford product that year :)

[@michaelhungate7506]

Dam right. They were fast classy luxury cars. The styling inside and out absolutely holds up well.

[@StrongEnough78]

The best car Ford ever produced. I'd love to find one.

[@roddydykes7053]

StrongEnough78 every once in a while I see a senior driving them up here in Saskatoon Saskatchewan. Storing them over the 7 month Canadian winters preserved them decently

[@VicZX6R]

damn!!! only 1 second slower and 150lbs heavier than a 14' 5.0 .... impressive

[@nathanmcdonald610]

What mods you got on your F-150? Because I know you're not running a 5.6 second 0-60 stock in a 2014 5.0L F-150. I own a 2011 F-150 5.0L with only an exhaust mod and the best 0-60 I've managed was about 6.7 seconds.

[@Cheezwizzz]

What a beauty 😍

[@bennygreene1421]

He calls it radical styling when its gorgeous styling.

[@fredaydaybae8450]

Such a great and fast car!!

[@FoxDude440]

My daily is a 98 LSC. Love it

[@juanherrera2859]

Nicer than anything Lincoln has made in the past 10 years.

[@suttonssuperstars7679]

That is a great looking car in that British racing green!

[@williamnash6573]

Interesting review. The 2nd generation 1997-98 versions of the Mark VIII are even better. I'm currently looking for one with less than 80,000 miles on it. They are out there. One just has to be patient and wait. From what I can tell, the 2nd generation is slightly longer and has an even more radical wrap-around front dash that continues into the passenger doors. I'm amazed at how so many of them I find for sale have been trashed and not worth bothering with. A nice 40 to 60 thousand miles well-maintained 97 or 98 should cost about $12,500. Not bad for such a lovely zoomerado.

[@BigEightiesNewWave]

Interior looks great too...I want one !