2003 Ford Crown Victoria Base
The 2003 Ford Crown Victoria Base is a 224-hp 4.6-liter V8 with a 4-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $24,430 MSRP and is rated at 18 mpg combined.
It makes 224 horsepower at 4,800 rpm and 272 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 23 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).
The Crown Victoria measures 212.0 inches long on a 114.7-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,057 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $24,430 ($43,151 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 4.6L 2V SOHC Modular V8 |
| Displacement | 4.6 L |
| Horsepower | 224 hp @ 4,800 rpm |
| Torque | 272 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 2 valves/cylinder |
| Injection Type | Sequential fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic (4R70W) |
| 1st Gear | 2.84 |
| 2nd Gear | 1.55 |
| 3rd Gear | 1 |
| 4th Gear | 0.7 |
| Reverse | 2.23 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 16 MPG |
| Highway | 23 MPG |
| Combined | 18 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 19 gal |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16" |
| Wheels Rear | 16" |
| Tires Front | P225/60R16 T |
| Tires Rear | P225/60R16 T |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 212 in |
| Width | 78.2 in |
| Height | 56.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 20.6 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 4,057 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.4 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.9 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.5 in |
| Legroom Rear | 39.6 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 60.8 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 60.3 in |
| Hip Room Front | 57.1 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 57.1 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars