1993 Lincoln Mark VIII

"Power by Ford, Class by Lincoln"

 

BEAUTY

- An American made five passenger Luxury Sports Coupe by Lincoln. The front engine rear wheel drive unitized body/frame Mark VIII showcases aerodynamic form and technological function.

POWER

- 4.6 Litres, 4 cams, 32 valves - V8 modular engine with aluminum block and heads. The sequential multi-port fuel injection with 9.8:1 compression ratio delivers 280HP @ 5500RPM and 285 lb-ft torque @ 4500RPM. A 4 speed electronically controlled automatic overdrive transmission delivers this power to the road.

EXTERIOR

- Nordic Blue Clearcoat Metallic paint, lightweight composite hood and custom grill, premium body side moldings, color keyed heated power mirrors, automatic power antenna, automatic headlamps, 35% VLT tinted windows, 1998 LSC 10 spoke premium chrome alloy 16" directional wheels, P235/60R16 Kumho Ectsa KH11 series performance tires, remote keyless entry with panic button, anti-theft alarm system, cornering lamps, front and rear computer controlled air spring suspension, front and rear stabilizer bars, 4 wheel independant suspension, electronic traction assist and 4 wheel disc anti-lock brakes. The ASHAM8 module has been installed for 'on the fly' height adjustment of the air suspension.

INTERIOR

- Rare Aquamarine interior. Leather seats, leather wrapped steering wheel and gear shift, electronic temperature control, tilt steering, cruise control, intermittent wipers, rear defrost, dual front airbags, power windows, power door locks, heated power mirrors, electrochromatic automatic dimming rear view mirror, six-way power seats with dual power recliner and power lumbar, memory driver's seat, message center w/ compass, power moonroof, remote fuel door and trunk release, illuminated keyless entry system with remote, 140MPH speedometer, tachometer, trip odometer, dual illuminated visor mirrors, dual Autoglide seating system. Audio upgrades include an Alpine CDA9847 AM/FM/CD/MP3/IPOD Receiver(50W x 4), 4 RockFord Fosgate HPC 2268 6x8 coaxial speakers(150 watt), Alpine MRPF240 4 channel Amplifier(50W x 4), Elemental Design NINe.1 Class D Amplifier(900W x 2), Elemental Design 13Ov.2 Subwoofer w/ Dual 4 Ohm Voice Coils(600 watt) and a sealed SDK Subwoofer Enclosure.

Modifications

 
35% Window Tint
Pro-M 85mm MAF
K&N RU3480 Air Filter
Intake silencer/resonators removed
Meziere Electric Water Pump
Custom Intake Tube
1-2 Accumulator upgrade
Mercon V Transmission Fluid
Dayco PolyCog Serpentine Belt
Tru-Cool MAX 40,000 GVW rating Transmission Cooler
SCT Performance Chip
Factory 1996 HID Headlamps
Performance Distributors LiveWires - Spark Plug Wires
MotorCraft AWSF-12C Spark Plugs
Factory 1998 10 Spoke Chrome Directionals
HyperTech #1011 - 160 degree thermostat
DeMolet DenseCharger Cold Air Intake
Cam Shim
1996 EATC(Electronic Air Temperature Control)
Billet Adjustable Fuel Pressure Regulator
Fuel Pressure Gauge
HydroTex MultiFilm 80W-140 HyDiamond Gear Oil
Muscle Products MT-10 Metal Treatment
Walbro 255LPH Fuel Pump
LMS PROPOLY polyurethane carrier bushing kit
Hooker MaximumFlow Mufflers
DynoTech Engineering Metal Matrix Composite Aluminum Driveshaft
Baumann Engineering RK-AODE Shift Kit
2-3 Accumulator upgrade
26x9.50-16 Hoosier Quick Time Pro D.O.T. Drag Tires
PA Performance 4G Cobra 160 Amp Alternator
Odyssey PC1200LMJT Dry Cell Battery
Performance Distributors Screamin' Demon Coil Packs
Steeda UnderDrive Crank Pulley
SCT DynoTune
Kooks 3/4 Length Jet-Hot coated Headers
SCP Solid Motor Mounts
Flaming River Billet Steering Joint
Modified Intake(Radiused/Polished/Coated)
Detroit Truetrac gear type limited slip differential
Motive 4.30 ratio Ring & Pinion
Rear Torsion Brace
Front subframe Bracing
Dunlop Racing 5.50 x 16 front tires on 16 x 4 Aluminum rims
Rear Strut Tower Brace w/ integral amplifier shelf
Ford Racing Performance Parts 24# injectors
Blue Oval Chips Stage III 3800 stall Converter
Custom 2-1/2" SS dual exhaust setup w/ Electric Cutouts
Custom Rear Subframe Bracing
ASHAM8 air suspension adjustment module
SCP Short Rear Sway Bar Link Kit w/ Polyurethane Bushings
Bilstein Rear Shocks and new improved shock mounts
Addco 1-1/4" Rear Anti-Sway Bar

 

More to Come...
More subframe Bracing
Rear Control Arm Polyurethane Bushings

2004 Carlisle All-Ford Nationals - Third Place winner - 1993 through 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII - Modified

2005 Carlisle All-Ford Nationals - First Place Winner - 1993 through 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII - Modified

2006 Carlisle All-Ford Nationals - Third Place Winner - 1993 through 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII - Modified

2007 Carlisle All-Ford Nationals - First Place Winner - 1993 through 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII - Modified

2008 Carlisle All-Ford Nationals - Second Place Winner - 1993 through 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII - Modified

Best Track Times

60 ft. - 1.856 seconds
1/8 mile - 8.372 seconds @ 82.79 MPH
1/4 mile - 13.113 seconds @ 104.31 MPH
258.1 RWHP / 265.5 RWTQ

 

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Credits

 
  • Lincolns of Distinction members( www.lincolnsofdistinction.org ), far too many to list!
  • South Park Exxon Service Center
  • Auto Pro Auto Glass and Window Tinting
  • Campus Ford Lincoln Mercury
  • Advanced Auto
  • Summit Racing
  • Lincoln MotorSport
  • Reinhart Automotive
  • Advanced Racing Technology
  • Five Star Ford
  • Steeda AutoSports, Inc.
  • Mr. Gasket Company Performance Group
  • K&N Engineering, Inc
  • B&M Racing Products
  • Central Florida MotorSports
  • Thunder Racing
  • UPR Products
  • Baumann Engineering
  • DeMolet MotorSports
  • PA Performance
  • Meziere Enterprises
  • Precision Industries
  • SuperCoupe Performance
  • SCT Tuning
  • Extreme MotorSports
  • Blue Oval Chips
  • Rodeheaver's Hot Rod Shop
  • DirtyDog Performance

Special Thanks to Kerry, Claude Gower, Dave Sinclair, Gene Angelino, Dennis Reinhart, Max Zuckerburg, Dan Rotolante, Joseph Barrett, Jason Zerbini, David Carnley, Peter Leveille, Eric Theberge, David Hogan, Jerry W., Bill Evanhoff, Alan Brown, Steve Dugan, Lonnie Doll, Tim Rodeheaver and I'm sure many others whom I may have forgotten.