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 LINCOLN LS ENGINES

 

LINCOLN LS 6
LINCOLN LS 8 

LS6. V-6 Engine

Aluminum block

Aluminum head

Valvetrain dohc V-6

Displacement Liters 3.0

Bore x Stroke 89mm x 79.5mm

Compression Ratio 10.5:1

Horsepower SAE NET 210 @ 6500

Torque SAE NET 205 @ 4750

Fuel Injection sequential multiple-port

Electronic fuel injection

General Data

Base Curb Weight (lbs.) 3593

Wheelbase 114.5

Track, f/r 60.5/60.8

Length 193.9

Width 73.2

Height 56.1

Trunk space (SAE cu. ft.) 13.5

Liftover at curb attitude 30.2

EPA passenger volume index

(cu. ft.) 117.4

5-speed electronic

Transmission automatic with OD or

5-speed manual

Gear Ratios

Gear Auto Manual

1st 3.25 4.23

2nd 2.44 2.52

3rd 1.55 1.66

4th 1.00 1.22

5th 0.75 1.00

Reverse 3.07 4.14

Axle Ratio 3.58:1 3.31.1

Chassis & Body

Layout front engine/rear drive

Body/Frame unitized with isolated

rear subframe

Brakes

Front 300 x 30mm power disc

Rear 288 x 20mm power disc

Assist Type ABS

Wheels 9-spoke machined

aluminum;16.0 x 7.0

Tires steel-belted radial H-rated

215/60R16 94W

Rack-and-pinion, power steering steering gear speed-sensitive variable-assist

Overall ratio 18.6:1 on-center

Turning Diameter (ft.) 38.06 curb-to-curb

Turns lock to lock 2.8

Suspension aluminum independent short-and long-arm with coilover

Front shock absorbers: gas-pressurized, hydraulic; tubular stabilizer bar diameter: 28mm aluminum independent short-and long-arm with coil over

Rear shock absorbers: gas pressurized, hydraulic; solid stabilizer bar diameter: 13mm

Weight Distribution (f/r) 51/49

Accommodations

Seating capacity 5

Headroom, f/r 40.4/37.5

Hip room, f/r 53.0/54.4

Front seat legroom (max.) 42.5

Rear seat knee room (min.) 37.4

Instrumentation

analog cluster with electronic message center

Fuel Economy

City/highway (average) 25*

Cruise range est 453 miles

Fuel capacity (gals.) 18.1

* Note: Fuel economy ratings are preliminary and projected.

All dimensions in inches unless otherwise specified.

LS8. V - 8 Engine

Aluminum block

Aluminum head

Valvetrain dohc V-8

Displacement Liters 3.9

Bore x Stroke 86mm x 85mm

Compression Ratio 10.5:1

Horsepower SAE NET 252 @ 6100

Torque SAE NET 267 @ 4300

Fuel Injection sequential multiple-port

Electronic fuel injection

General Data

Base Curb Weight (lbs.) 3692

Wheelbase 114.5

Track, f/r 60.5/60.8

Length 193.9

Width 73.2

Height 56.1

Trunk space (SAE cu. ft.) 13.5

Liftover at curb attitude 30.2

EPA passenger volume index

(cu. ft.) 117.4

Transmission 5-speed electronic

automatic with OD

not available with manual trans. 

Gear Ratios

 

1st 3.25

2nd 2.44

3rd 1.55

4th 1.00

5th 0.75

Reverse 3.07

Axle Ratio 3.58:1

Chassis & Body

Layout front engine/rear drive

Body/Frame unitized with isolated

rear subframe

Brakes

Front 300 x 30mm power disc

Rear 288 x 20mm power disc

Assist Type ABS

Wheels 5-spoke machined

aluminum;16.0 x 7.0

Tires steel-belted radial

V-rated 215/60R16 94W

Steering rack-and-pinion, power steering gear, speed-sensitive variable-assist

Overall ratio 18.6:1 on-center

Turning Diameter (ft.) 38.06 curb-to-curb

Turns lock to lock 2.8

Suspension aluminum independent short- and long-arm with coil over

Front shock absorbers: gas-pressurized, hydraulic; tubular stabilizer bar diameter: 31mm aluminum independent short-and long-arm with coil over

Rear shock absorbers: gas pressurized, hydraulic; solid stabilizer bar diameter: 13mm

Weight Distribution (f/r) 52/48

Accommodations

Seating capacity 5

Headroom, f/r 40.4/37.5

Hip room, f/r 53.0/54.4

Front seat legroom (max.) 42.5

Rear seat knee room (min.) 37.4

Instrumentation

analog cluster with electronic message center

Fuel Economy

City/highway (average) 23.7*

Cruise range est 429 miles

Fuel capacity (gals.) 18.1

* Note: Fuel economy ratings are preliminary and projected.

All dimensions in inches unless otherwise specified.

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