1997 Lincoln Mark VIII Base
The 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII Base is a 280-hp 4.6-liter V8 with an automatic 4-speed and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $37,950 MSRP and is rated at 19 mpg combined.
It makes 280 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 285 lb-ft of torque at 4500 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 24 mpg highway (19 mpg combined).
The Mark VIII measures 207.3 inches long on a 113.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,778 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $37,950 ($76,846 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 4.6L InTech DOHC 32-valve V8 |
| Displacement | 4.6 L |
| Horsepower | 280 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 285 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 32-valve |
| Injection Type | Sequential multi-port fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-speed |
| 1st Gear | 2.84 |
| 2nd Gear | 1.55 |
| 3rd Gear | 1 |
| 4th Gear | 0.7 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 16 MPG |
| Highway | 24 MPG |
| Combined | 19 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium Gasoline |
| Tank Capacity | 18 gal |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16-in. aluminum alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 16-in. aluminum alloy |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 207.3 in |
| Width | 74.8 in |
| Height | 53.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 113 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,778 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.1 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.5 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.6 in |
| Legroom Rear | 32.5 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 58.9 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 59.5 in |
| Hip Room Front | 56.7 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 56.7 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars