What is the Lincoln LS?
The LS is a luxury sedan with a sportier, rear-wheel-drive character. It offered four doors and a conventional sedan shape for drivers drawn to a more engaging style of motoring within Lincoln’s range. Lincoln sold it in the United States and Canada from 2000 through 2006.
Built on the DEW98 platform, the LS marked a distinctive turn for Lincoln, a brand better known for comfort-focused luxury sedans.
Generation, engines and power
The LS had one generation, sold from 2000 to 2006. Its petrol engine range ran from 3.0 L to 3.9 L, with V6 and V8 choices. Power varied by engine and version.
Fuel consumption and CO₂
In the United States, the best combined EPA rating is 21 MPG, and the lowest listed consumption is 11.2 L/100 km. Canada’s lowest listed figure is 11.5 L/100 km under NRCan’s 5-cycle test. EPA and NRCan use different procedures, so the results are not directly comparable.
Where was the LS sold?
The LS was sold in the United States and Canada over its single-generation run. Its rear-wheel-drive layout and sportier character gave it a distinct place in Lincoln’s history.
Questions and answers
When was the Lincoln LS sold?
The LS was sold from 2000 through 2006.
Was the Lincoln LS rear-wheel drive?
Yes. The LS was a rear-wheel-drive luxury sedan.
What is its best combined EPA rating?
The best listed combined EPA rating is 21 MPG.