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Lincoln Mark VII

Lincoln Mark VII
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The official data lists 7 versions of the Lincoln Mark VII (1984–1992), in the United States. Each market publishes its own figures, measured on its own test procedure.

At a glance

Years in the data
1984–1992
Markets
United States
Engines
2.4 L to 5.0 L
Fuels
Petrol, Diesel
Lowest consumption (United States)
9.8 L/100 km (EPA)

What is the Lincoln Mark VII?

The Mark VII was a personal luxury coupe in Lincoln’s range, sold in the United States from 1984 to 1992. Its long, low shape paired Lincoln comfort with a more driver-focused character. It began as the Continental Mark VII; the Continental name was later dropped. LSC and designer editions gave the coupe different styles.

Generation and engines

The Mark VII was a single generation, running from 1984 to 1992 on Ford’s Fox platform. Its listed engine range spans 2.4 to 5.0 litres and includes petrol and diesel. One notable feature for its time was electronically controlled air suspension.

How economical is the Lincoln Mark VII?

In the United States, the EPA gives the Mark VII a best combined rating of 24 MPG and a lowest listed consumption of 9.8 L/100 km.

Where was the Mark VII sold?

The Mark VII was sold in the United States. It brought a coupe profile to Lincoln’s passenger-car range, with a comfortable cabin and a sportier character in LSC trim.

Questions and answers

What years was the Mark VII sold?

The Mark VII was sold in the United States from 1984 to 1992.

Which engines were available?

Its listed engine range runs from 2.4 to 5.0 litres and includes petrol and diesel engines.

What was its best EPA fuel economy?

Its best combined EPA rating was 24 MPG.

Was there a diesel Mark VII?

Yes. Diesel was among the fuel types available for the model.

Mark VII Mark VII (1984–1992)

Lincoln Mark VII Mark VII
Photo: Elise240SX / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Model codes: Fox · Sold in: United States · References: en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org

United States 7 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
1988–1992(FFS)5.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1986–1987(FFS)5.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1985(DSL,TRBO)2.4 LDiesel4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA288 g/km
1985(FFS)5.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA325 g/km
1984(DSL,TRBO)2.4 LDiesel4-speed automatic–23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA275 g/km
1984(FFS) CA model2.4 LDiesel4-speed automatic–24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA264 g/km
1984(FFS)5.0 LPetrol4-speed automatic–16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA345 g/km

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.