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''See Lincoln Mark for a complete overview of the Lincoln Mark Series.'' The Continental Mark VII, later called just the '''Mark VII''', was a large and Luxurious Rear Wheel Drive Coupe from Lincoln . Introduced in 1984 , the Continental Mark VII shared its Platform with the Ford Thunderbird , Ford Mustang , and Lincoln Continental (the Ford Fox Platform from the code name of the first program using the platform. The platform was originally based on the Ford Fairmont and Mercury Zephyr in the early 80s. It was manufactured at the Wixom Assembly Plant in Wixom, Michigan through 1992 . It was replaced by the Lincoln Mark VIII in 1993. The Mark VII had most comfort/convenience options that were available in the 1980's. This included all power accessories, leather seating, keyless entry, an onboard computer/message center, digital instruments (on all except the LSC models after 1986). All Mark VII's came with full airbag suspension with an electronic ride control system The Mark VII was the first American vehicle with electronic 4-channel Antilock Brakes (November 1984, 6 months before the Corvette). It was also the first American vehicle with composite headlights. TRIM LEVELS There were 4 trim levels to start with: Base, Versace Designer, Bill Blass Designer, and LSC. The Versace had unique stitched seats, the Bill Blass had pillow top seats with the initials "BB" etched in the backrest. By 1988, only the Bill Blass and LSC remained. The LSC was a performance oriented model, designed to compete against European luxury coupes like the BMW 63/635 CSi and the Mercedes-Benz 500/560SEC, so it had a stiffer suspension, dual exhaust, sport leather seats, a higher output engine (until 1988 when all came with the 225 hp 302 from the Mustang GT) and sport styled 15 inch rims. Base Mark VIIs and the designer series had wire rims and even an optional geometric rim. In 1988, 16 in (406 mm) turbine rims appeared on the LSC. For 1990, 16 inch rims based on the BBS RA Series appeared on the LSC. In 1991, the wheels became standard on both the Bill Blass and the LSC as the LSC suspension was standardized across the board. The LSC also had analog gauges (1986 onward) with a speedometer, tachometer, fuel level gauge, coolant temperature gauge, and separate trip and regular odometers. All the others had digital instruments with just a speedometer, fuel level gauge, and trip odometer. Of notable mention is the Mark VII GTC, a Lincoln Mercury dealer sold car built by Cars & Concepts with monorchromatic paint, a body kit, and available performance upgrades. A select few were sent to Jack Roush Performance for suspension enhancements and optional 5.8L and T5 manual transmission conversions. The Comtech Mark VII, with a CRT touch screen, may only have existed in prototype form. Trim Levels by year:
ENGINES The engine choices were a 5.0 L V8 and an ultra-rare (200-500 made) 2.4 L Straight-6 Diesel . The diesel was a Steyr design with a turbocharger. Rumors have it that a 5-speed Manual Transmission was bolted to at least 1 of these diesels. It was available on all trim levels until the engine was dropped after 1985. Engine options:
Several variations of the 5.0L V8
AWARDS The Mark VII ''LSC'' was on '' Car And Driver '' magazine's Ten Best List for 1986 . LINCOLN MARK SERIES Lincoln Mark Series |
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