Lincoln LS - Revision history

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	The '''Lincoln LS''' (for "Luxury Sport") is a midsize, [[rear wheel drive]] entry-level [[luxury car]] from [[Lincoln (automobile)\|Lincoln]]. It shares the [[Ford DEW platform\|Ford DEW98 platform]] with the [[Jaguar S-Type]] and [[Ford Thunderbird]]. It competes with the [[BMW 3 Series]], [[Lexus ES]], [[Mercedes-Benz C-Class]], [[Acura TL]], [[Infiniti I\|Infiniti I35]] and [[Cadillac CTS]]. LS versions were originally to be dubbed '''LS6''' and '''LS8''' depending on engine choice, but those designations were replaced with "LS [[V6\|V6]]" and "LS V8", to avoid confusion with [[Lexus]] nameplate trademarks. (Another rumor is that the '''LS6''' deisgnation was dropped to avoid civil action against General Motors - this was an official RPO code for two engines - the legendary LS6 454 producing 450 [[HP\|horsepower]].) The car is, however, usually referred to as simply the LS.		The '''Lincoln LS''' (for "Luxury Sport") is a midsize, [[rear wheel drive]] entry-level [[luxury car]] from [[Lincoln (automobile)\|Lincoln]]. It shares the [[Ford DEW platform\|Ford DEW98 platform]] with the [[Jaguar S-Type]] and [[Ford Thunderbird]]. It competes with the [[BMW 3 Series]], [[Lexus ES]], [[Mercedes-Benz C-Class]], [[Acura TL]], [[Infiniti I\|Infiniti I35]] and [[Cadillac CTS]]. LS versions were originally to be dubbed '''LS6''' and '''LS8''' depending on engine choice, but those designations were replaced with "LS [[V6\|V6]]" and "LS V8", to avoid confusion with [[Lexus]] nameplate trademarks. (Another rumor is that the '''LS6''' deisgnation was dropped to avoid civil action against General Motors - this was an official RPO code for two engines - the legendary LS6 454 producing 450 [[HP\|horsepower]].) The car is, however, usually referred to as simply the LS.

	The LS was introduced in early 1999 as a 2000 model year vehicle, in part as the successor for the [[Lincoln Mark VIII]] coupe. It was the first Lincoln in decades to offer an optional [[manual transmission]]. With its available [[V8]] power, [[rear wheel drive]], and near 50/50 weight distribution, the LS was an attractive alternative to ~~[[Europe]]an~~ and ~~[[Japan]]ese~~ sports sedans.		The LS was introduced in early 1999 as a 2000 model year vehicle, in part as the successor for the [[Lincoln Mark VIII]] coupe. It was the first Lincoln in decades to offer an optional [[manual transmission]]. With its available [[V8]] power, [[rear wheel drive]], and near 50/50 weight distribution, the LS was an attractive alternative to European and Japanese sports sedans.

	Prices for the LS for the 2000 to 2004 model years ranged from just under $30,000 for a base [[V6]] model in 1999, to around $45,000 for fully equipped Special Edition V8 LSE trims in 2004. In 2005 and 2006, prices ranged from $39,945 for a base [[V8]] model to $49,100 for a top-of-the-line [[V8]] LS. Elimination of the entry level [[V6\|V6]] version produced the pricing level changes for 2006, moving the LS from the [[luxury car\|entry-level luxury]] segment to the [[luxury car\|mid-level luxury]] segment, effectively changing its closest competitors to the [[Mercedes-Benz E-Class]], [[Cadillac STS]], [[BMW 5-Series]], [[Infiniti M45]], [[Acura RL]] and [[Lexus GS]].		Prices for the LS for the 2000 to 2004 model years ranged from just under $30,000 for a base [[V6]] model in 1999, to around $45,000 for fully equipped Special Edition V8 LSE trims in 2004. In 2005 and 2006, prices ranged from $39,945 for a base [[V8]] model to $49,100 for a top-of-the-line [[V8]] LS. Elimination of the entry level [[V6\|V6]] version produced the pricing level changes for 2006, moving the LS from the [[luxury car\|entry-level luxury]] segment to the [[luxury car\|mid-level luxury]] segment, effectively changing its closest competitors to the [[Mercedes-Benz E-Class]], [[Cadillac STS]], [[BMW 5-Series]], [[Infiniti M45]], [[Acura RL]] and [[Lexus GS]].

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	[[Image:~~LincolnLS~~.JPG\|thumb\|right\|300px\|~~2002~~ Lincoln LS]]		[[Image:05 Lincoln LS.JPG\|thumb\|right\|300px\|Lincoln LS]]

	The '''Lincoln LS''' (for "Luxury Sport") is a midsize, [[rear wheel drive]] entry-level [[luxury car]] from [[Lincoln (automobile)\|Lincoln]]. It shares the [[Ford DEW platform\|Ford DEW98 platform]] with the [[Jaguar S-Type]] and [[Ford Thunderbird]]. It competes with the [[BMW 3 Series]], [[Lexus ES]], [[Mercedes-Benz C-Class]], [[Acura TL]], [[Infiniti I\|Infiniti I35]] and [[Cadillac CTS]]. LS versions were originally to be dubbed '''LS6''' and '''LS8''' depending on engine choice, but those designations were replaced with "LS [[V6\|V6]]" and "LS V8", to avoid confusion with [[Lexus]] nameplate trademarks. (Another rumor is that the '''LS6''' deisgnation was dropped to avoid civil action against General Motors - this was an official RPO code for two engines - the legendary LS6 454 producing 450 [[HP\|horsepower]].) The car is, however, usually referred to as simply the LS.		The '''Lincoln LS''' (for "Luxury Sport") is a midsize, [[rear wheel drive]] entry-level [[luxury car]] from [[Lincoln (automobile)\|Lincoln]]. It shares the [[Ford DEW platform\|Ford DEW98 platform]] with the [[Jaguar S-Type]] and [[Ford Thunderbird]]. It competes with the [[BMW 3 Series]], [[Lexus ES]], [[Mercedes-Benz C-Class]], [[Acura TL]], [[Infiniti I\|Infiniti I35]] and [[Cadillac CTS]]. LS versions were originally to be dubbed '''LS6''' and '''LS8''' depending on engine choice, but those designations were replaced with "LS [[V6\|V6]]" and "LS V8", to avoid confusion with [[Lexus]] nameplate trademarks. (Another rumor is that the '''LS6''' deisgnation was dropped to avoid civil action against General Motors - this was an official RPO code for two engines - the legendary LS6 454 producing 450 [[HP\|horsepower]].) The car is, however, usually referred to as simply the LS.

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	*2006 LS production ends in April, after 262,900 are built over 7 years.		*2006 LS production ends in April, after 262,900 are built over 7 years.

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	==External links==		==External links==

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	This page uses content from Wikipedia; see [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lincoln_LS Lincoln LS], which includes these [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Lincoln_LS&action=history contributors].		This page uses content from Wikipedia; see [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lincoln_LS Lincoln LS], which includes these [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Lincoln_LS&action=history contributors].

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	* [http://media.ford.com/products/presskit_display.cfm?vehicle_id=1288 Ford Media LS information]		* [http://media.ford.com/products/presskit_display.cfm?vehicle_id=1288 Ford Media LS information]



			This page uses content from Wikipedia; see [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lincoln_LS Lincoln LS], which includes these [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Lincoln_LS&action=history contributors].

	[[Category:Lincoln vehicles\|LS]]		[[Category:Lincoln vehicles\|LS]]

Carguy at 13:01, 3 July 2006

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[[Image:LincolnLS.JPG|thumb|right|300px|2002 Lincoln LS]]

The '''Lincoln LS''' (for "Luxury Sport") is a midsize, [[rear wheel drive]] entry-level [[luxury car]] from [[Lincoln (automobile)|Lincoln]]. It shares the [[Ford DEW platform|Ford DEW98 platform]] with the [[Jaguar S-Type]] and [[Ford Thunderbird]]. It competes with the [[BMW 3 Series]], [[Lexus ES]], [[Mercedes-Benz C-Class]], [[Acura TL]], [[Infiniti I|Infiniti I35]] and [[Cadillac CTS]]. LS versions were originally to be dubbed '''LS6''' and '''LS8''' depending on engine choice, but those designations were replaced with "LS [[V6|V6]]" and "LS V8", to avoid confusion with [[Lexus]] nameplate trademarks. (Another rumor is that the '''LS6''' deisgnation was dropped to avoid civil action against General Motors - this was an official RPO code for two engines - the legendary LS6 454 producing 450 [[HP|horsepower]].) The car is, however, usually referred to as simply the LS.

The LS was introduced in early 1999 as a 2000 model year vehicle, in part as the successor for the [[Lincoln Mark VIII]] coupe. It was the first Lincoln in decades to offer an optional [[manual transmission]]. With its available [[V8]] power, [[rear wheel drive]], and near 50/50 weight distribution, the LS was an attractive alternative to [[Europe]]an and [[Japan]]ese sports sedans.

Prices for the LS for the 2000 to 2004 model years ranged from just under $30,000 for a base [[V6]] model in 1999, to around $45,000 for fully equipped Special Edition V8 LSE trims in 2004. In 2005 and 2006, prices ranged from $39,945 for a base [[V8]] model to $49,100 for a top-of-the-line [[V8]] LS. Elimination of the entry level [[V6|V6]] version produced the pricing level changes for 2006, moving the LS from the [[luxury car|entry-level luxury]] segment to the [[luxury car|mid-level luxury]] segment, effectively changing its closest competitors to the [[Mercedes-Benz E-Class]], [[Cadillac STS]], [[BMW 5-Series]], [[Infiniti M45]], [[Acura RL]] and [[Lexus GS]].

Production of the LS ended on April 3, 2006. All Lincoln LS models were manufactured at [[Ford Motor Company|Ford]]'s [[Wixom Assembly Plant]] which will be idled in 2007, as part of ''[[The Way Forward]]''. About 262,900 LS models were built. [http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/04/03/lincoln-ls-run-will-end/]

==2003 - 2006==
The car was freshened for 2003 (mainly due to the discontinuation of the [[Lincoln Continental|Continental]]), and the engines received a boost in power, with the addition of an electronic throttle controller and accelerator pedal, replacing the traditional mechanical cable-linked system. The exterior received a slight facelift, with new taillights and a slightly revised trunklid. The interior remained largely the same with only the steering wheel and center console receiving updates. One notable addition was the first electronic push-button [[Parking brake]] installed in a production car, replacing the traditional center console mounted hand lever; another was a new [[THX]]-certified sound system, the first in an automobile. Limited special edition LSE versions were also available, with revised facia, body panels, wheels, and exhaust tailpipe treatments.

For the 2006 model year, the LS received a minor facelift, which resembled the LSE facia and body treatments used in previous model years. The [[V6]]-powered model was dropped from the lineup with the introduction of the [[Lincoln Zephyr]]. [http://media.ford.com/products/presskit_display.cfm?vehicle_id=1288]. As a result of this change in the lineup, the base MSRP for the Lincoln LS increased from roughly $32,000 in 2004 to $39,945, moving the LS from the entry-level luxury segment into the mid-luxury segment.

Ford announced[http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060203/AUTO01/602030367/1148] that it would halt production of the V8-powered LS in April 2006. The LS was replaced by the [[Ford Fusion|Fusion]]-based 2007 [[Lincoln MKZ]].

{| class=wikitable
!Years
!Trim levels
!Engine type
!Displacement
!Power
!Transmission
!length/width/wheelbase
|-
|[[2003]]–[[2005]]||LS [[V6|V6]]||''[[Ford Duratec engine#Duratec 30|Ford Duratec V6]]'' ||3.0 L||232 [[HP|hp]]||[[Automatic transmission|Automatic]]||193.9"/73.2"/114.5"
|-
|[[2003]]–[[2006]]||LS V8||''[[Jaguar AJ-V8 engine#3.9|Jaguar AJ-V8]]'' ||3.9 L||280 [[HP|hp]]||[[Automatic transmission|Automatic]]||193.9"/73.2"/114.5"
|}

==2000 - 2002==
The LS debuted with a 3.0L [[V6]] and optional 3.9 L [[V8]]. The 3.0 L [[V6|V6]] was a variant of the [[Ford Duratec engine|Ford Duratec 30 engine]], and was available with either a manual or [[Automatic transmission|automatic]] transmission (both 5-speed; with [[Automatic transmission|automatic]] transmissions having a manual-shift option). The 3.9 L V8 engine was an all-[[aluminum]] variation of the 4.0 L [[Jaguar AJ-V8 engine]]. The LS was named ''[[Motor Trend]]'''s [[Car of the Year]] in its debut, and was nominated for the ''[[North American Car of the Year]]'' award as well. Because of its sporting nature and driver's appeal, the LS garnered a great deal of interest among enthusiasts, resulting in the formation of several online clubs dedicated to the car.

In [[2002]], the LSE (Special Edition) package was introduced in [[V6|V6]] and V8 versions, with a revised facia including round fog lamp openings and a special metallic grille treatment, and with enlarged lower body rocker panels, all red taillights, special wheels, and twin-dual exhaust tailpipes.

{| class=wikitable
!Years
!Trim levels
!Engine type
!Displacement
!Power
!Transmission
!length/width/wheelbase
|-
|[[2000]]–[[2002]]||LS [[V6|V6]]||''[[Ford Duratec engine#Duratec 30|Ford Duratec V6]]'' ||3.0 L||210 [[HP|hp]]||Manual & [[Automatic transmission|Automatic]]||193.9"/73.2"/114.5"
|-
|[[2000]]–[[2002]]||LS V8||''[[Jaguar AJ-V8 engine#3.9|Jaguar AJ-V8]]'' ||3.9 L||252 [[HP|hp]]||[[Automatic transmission|Automatic]]||193.9"/73.2"/114.5"
|}

==Safety==
The Lincoln LS has received very high marks in occupant protection. The [[Insurance Institute for Highway Safety]] has rated the LS as a "Best Pick" with a perfect score in their frontal offset crash test. The [[National Highway Traffic Safety Administration]] gave the LS almost perfect scores in its side impact and rollover tests. In fact, [[CNBC]] rated the LS as “one of the five safest cars of all time.”

==Milestones==
*1999 Lincoln introduces the LS as a 2000 model with a blend of luxury and sport to attract a new generation of buyers to the Lincoln brand
*1999 ''[[Motor Trend]]'' magazine names the LS “Car of the Year”
*2001 LS earns double-five-star frontal safety rating from the federal government
*2003 More than 500 improvements include a power increase, design changes and interior updates
*2004 LS earns “Best Pick” safety rating from Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
*2006 LS production ends in April, after 262,900 are built over 7 years.

==External links==
* [http://www.lincoln.com/ Official Lincoln web site]
* [http://www.lincolnsonline.com/ Lincoln Owner's Forum]
* [http://www.llsoc.com/V2R1/Resources/TestDriver/TestDriverFAQ.htm Lincoln LS Owners Club FAQ]
* [http://www.lincolnvscadillac.com/ Lincoln vs Cadillac Forums]
* [http://media.ford.com/products/presskit_display.cfm?vehicle_id=1288 Ford Media LS information]

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