Why LS

[gw630]

Why did you guys purchase the LS over other cars? What is the reason that made you buy it?

[Steven]

Beautiful Styling... (http://www.lincolnvehicles.com/vehicles/interior.asp?svehi=LS)

And soooooooo much more....


LAYOUT
Front engine, rear-wheel drive


TYPE
V6 DOHC 24-valve V6 with aluminum block and cylinder heads

V8 DOHC 32-valve V8 with aluminum block and cylinder heads


DISPLACEMENT
V6 3.0 liter/181 cu. in.

V8 3.9 liter/240 cu. in.


BORE & STROKE
V6 89.0 mm x 79.5 mm/3.5 in. x 3.13 in.

V8 86.0 mm x 85.0 mm/3.39 in. x 3.35 in.


COMPRESSION RATIO
V6 10.5:1

V8 10.55:1


HORSEPOWER
V6 220 @ 6,400 rpm (SAE net)

V8 252 @ 6,100 rpm (SAE net)


TORQUE
V6 215 lb-ft @ 4,800 rpm (SAE net)

V8 261 lb-ft @ 4,300 rpm (SAE net)


FUEL DELIVERY
Sequential multi-port electronic fuel injection


FUEL REQUIREMENT
91 octane (recommended)


COOLING SYSTEM
Fail-safe cooling


IGNITION
Coil-on-plug integrated electronic ignition system


EXHAUST SYSTEM
Full dual exhaust with separate catalytic converters, mufflers and resonators for each cylinder bank


TRANSMISSION TYPE
5-speed Getrag™ manual, 5-speed electronic automatic overdrive or SelectShift Automatic™ transmission





BODY
Unitized construction with front and rear subframes


SUSPENSION
Front Independent, aluminum Short- and Long-Arm with coil springs, tubular stabilizer bar and anti-dive geometry



Rear Independent, aluminum Short- and Long-Arm with coil springs, tubular stabilizer bar and anti-dive geometry


SHOCK ABSORBERS
Front Gas-charged hydraulic twin tube with integral rebound springs



Rear Gas-charged hydraulic twin tube


STEERING
Type Speed-sensitive variable power-assisted rack-and-pinion



Turns lock-to-lock 3.0



Turning Circle curb-to-curb 38.06 ft diameter


WHEELBASE
114.5 in.


TRACK
Front 60.5 in.



Rear 60.8 in.


BRAKES
Front Power anti-lock with vented discs (300 mm dia.) and dual-piston aluminum calipers



Rear Power anti-lock with vented discs (288 mm dia.) and single-piston aluminum calipers


WHEELS
V6 and V8 automatic: 16-inch 7-spoke brushed satin aluminum



V6 manual: 17-inch 5-spoke SuperSilver aluminum


TIRES
V6 P215/60R16 94H (automatic), P235/50R17 95V (manual)



V8 P215/60R16 94H


CURB WEIGHT
V6 3,640 lb (automatic), 3,603 lb. (manual)



V8 3,729 lb.





HEADROOM (in.)
38.6 front1; 36.7 rear1


SHOULDER ROOM (in.)
57.7 front; 57.0 rear


HEADROOM (in.)
40.4 front; 37.5 rear


OUTSIDE DIMENSIONS (in.)
56.1 height; 80.1 width (including mirrors); 193.9 length


LEGROOM (in.)
42.8 front (max.); 37.4 rear (min.)


FUEL CAPACITY (gal)
18.0


HIPROOM (in.)
53.0 front; 54.4 rear


CARGO VOLUME (cu ft)
13.5





AIRBAGS-driver and front passenger, and front seat-mounted side-impact head/chest

ALARM-perimeter with LED indicator

ALL-SPEED TRACTION CONTROL

BATTERY SAVER

BRAKES-power 4-wheel ventilated disc Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK

GRAB HANDLES-4 interior with rear coat hooks

KEYS-valet key, single key for door/ignition

LOCKS-power door, SmartLock™ anti-lockout system and child-safety locks on rear doors with driver and front-passenger controls

LOWER ANCHORS AND TETHER ANCHORS FOR CHILDREN (LATCH)-2 rear, 2 outboard lower and 3 upper tether anchors

MIRROR-day/night rearview (V6)

MIRROR-electrochromic (auto-dimming) rearview mirror with compass (V8)

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM-2 key fobs with panic alarm and illuminated entry

SAFETY BELTS-3-point restraints for all seating positions; height-adjustable D-rings for driver and front passenger

SECURILOCK™-passive anti-theft system

TRUNK-phosphorescent manual emergency trunk release inside trunk




ACCESSORY DELAY-for power windows and moonroof (if equipped)

AIR-CONDITIONING-dual-zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control

ARMRESTS-full-length door trim, front center, rear-seat center fold-down with 2 cup holders

ASHTRAY-illuminated front ashtray with lighter

CARPETING-18-ounce cut-pile floor, rear-window package tray and lower-door trim

CONSOLE-front center with storage bin and 2 cup holders, 4 speakers, speed-compensating volume control and digital clock

DEFROSTER-rear window

DUCTS-rear heat and air-conditioning

ELECTRONIC MESSAGE CENTER (V8)

FLOORMATS-carpeted front and rear

GLOVE BOX-illuminated

HOMELINK® UNIVERSAL TRANSCEIVER-includes garage-door opener (V8)

ILLUMINATED SWITCHES-steering wheel, instrument panel and front door switches

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER-analog speedometer, tachometer, dual trip odometers

LIGHTS-courtesy front door lamps, 2 front map lamps, rear dome lamp and on all windows and moonroof (if equipped); may be opened with the key or key fob luggage compartment lamp and closed with the key

MAP POCKETS-located on front doors and front seatbacks

PARTICULATE AIR-FILTRATION SYSTEM

POWER POINTS-12 volt outlets on front and rear of center console

RADIO-Premium Sound System with AM/FM stereo/in-dash 6-disc CD changer

SEATS-60/40 split-fold rear seat

SEATS-front bucket seats with leather seating surfaces, 8-way power driver

SHIFTER KNOB-wood

SPEED CONTROL-fingertip controls with tap-up/tap-down feature

STEERING COLUMN-power tilt and telescoping; memory feature (V8)

STEERING WHEEL-4-spoke wood- and leather-trimmed with audio controls

VISORS-with dual illuminated vanity mirrors temperature and fuel gauges

WINDOWS-power with express-down driver's window and Global Open/Close

WOOD TRIM-appliqué on doors, instrument panel and front ashtray door




ANTENNA-concealed

BATTERY-trunk-mounted

BUMPERS-color-keyed 5 mph impact absorbing with chrome inserts

DECKLID-remote release

DOOR HANDLES-body color

EXHAUST SYSTEM-dual

FOG LAMPS-in lower front fascia

GLASS-solar tinted park position

GRILLE-chrome with molded black vertical ribs

HEADLAMPS-complex reflector with clear lens and automatic on/delay off feature

MIRRORS-dual power heated exterior; memory feature (V8)

TAILLAMPS-complex reflector

TIRES-P215/60R16 94H black sidewall all-season and mini-spare with cover

TRANSMISSION-5-speed electronic automatic overdrive

WHEELS-16-inch 7-spoke brushed satin aluminum

WINDSHIELD WIPERS-2-speed with variable intermittent setting and heated

WINDSHIELD WIPERS-with moisture sensitive feature (V8)




HOMELINK® UNIVERSAL TRANSCEIVER-includes garage-door opener

MEMORY FEATURE-for driver's seat, steering column and exterior mirrors 6-way power front passenger with power lumbar support

MIRROR-electrochromic (auto-dimming) rearview mirror with compass

SEATS-front bucket seats with leather seating surfaces, 8-way power driver

WINDSHIELD WIPERS-with moisture-sensitive feature




CARGO NET

FLOOR AND TRUNK MATS-with logos and basket-weave leather inserts; 8-way power driver and 6-way power

HOMELINK® UNIVERSAL TRANSCEIVER-includes garage-door opener front passenger with power lumbar support

MEMORY FEATURE-for driver's seat, steering column and exterior mirrors

MIRROR-electrochromic autodimming rearview mirror with compass

MOONROOF-power

RADIO-Alpine® Audiophile sound system with AM/FM stereo/in-dash 6-disc CD changer, 12 premium speakers, subwoofer and speed-compensating volume control.

SEATS-front and rear outboard bucket seats with Premium leather seating surfaces

SUSPENSION-sport-tuned

TIRES-P235/50R17 95V black sidewall all-season

WHEELS-17-inch 5-spoke chrome aluminum

WINDSHIELD WIPERS-with moisture-sensitive feature




BUMPERS-color-keyed

HOMELINK® UNIVERSAL TRANSCEIVER-includes garage-door opener

MEMORY FEATURE-for driver's seat, steering column and exterior mirrors

MIRROR-electrochromic autodimming rearview mirror with compass

RADIO-Alpine® Audiophile sound system with AM/FM stereo/in-dash 6-disc CD changer, 12 premium speakers, subwoofer and speed-compensating volume control

SEATS-front bucket seats with leather seating surfaces, 8-way power driver and 6-way power front passenger with power lumbar support

STEERING WHEEL-leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter knob

SUSPENSION-sport-tuned

TIRES-P235/50R17 95V black sidewall all-season

TRANSMISSION-5-speed electronic SelectShift Automatic™ transmission (V6, V8)

TRANSMISSION-5-speed Getrag™ manual (V6)

WHEELS-17-inch 5-spoke SuperSilver aluminum

WINDSHIELD WIPERS-with moisture-sensitive feature




EXHAUST TIPS-dual, stainless steel

FASCIA-unique front fascia with round fog lamps

FLOORMATS-unique carpeted LSE floormats

GRILLE-Blade Grey with color-keyed upper trim

LICENSE PLATE-color-keyed rear surround

ROCKER MOLDINGS-unique side panels

VALANCE-unique rear valance

WHEELS-17-inch 5-spoke 2-tone Blade Grey




ALL-SEASON PACKAGE-includes AdvanceTrac™ stability enhancement

CD changer, 12 premium speakers, subwoofer and speed-compensating voice-activated, digital/analog mobile phone volume control5

MOONROOF-power4

RADIO-Alpine® Audiophile sound system with AM/FM stereo/in-dash 6-disc

RADIO-Alpine® Audiophile sound system with AM/FM stereo cassette/6-disc system, and heated front seat cushions and seatbacks glove box-mounted CD changer, 12 premium speakers, subwoofer and speed-compensating volume control5

VEHICLE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM-Motorola Timeport™ hands-free

WHEELS-16-inch 7-spoke polished aluminum5

WHEELS-17-inch 5-spoke chrome aluminum6

1With available moonroof.

2Always wear your safety belt and secure children in the rear seat.

3Available on Lincoln LS Sport models. Late availability.

4Available on V6 Convenience and base V8 and Lincoln LS Sport models.

5Available on V6 Convenience and base V8 models.

6Available on Lincoln LS Sport models and the LSE Appearance Package.

[gw630]

Thanks for replying. I understand with all the spec and options, they were the reasons that made you buy the car. I do have one more question... What do you feel like when you are driving it or sit in it. Do you take care of it more than your wife? smile.gif

[Lscman]

The LS is a highly practical driving enthusiast's car. Such vehicles are very rare, especially from USA mfr's. It is much like a BMW 5-series at half the price (or less).

[gw630]

What/how do you guys feel when you are driving and pulling up next to other cars?

[Lscman]

I feel like they are beside me.

[gw630]

ha ha. I meant do you feel like you are more superior since you have a LS and they don't? Like you know when young kids driving modified import cars always think that their cars are faster then other cars...

[Speedycat3]

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[Speedycat3]

Do GW and Steven always run together..?