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whats up?? just read in the new Motor Trend about the new LS comin out in 2008. Supposed to be based on the Ford 500 platform, which means all wheel drive and the big boy gonna be usin a 4.4L v8 with 311 horses from the volvo xc90. Dont know if any of you heard about it already, but sounds good.
 
I'll be pumping the Lincoln Guys on this at the Chicago Auto Show on 2-19... Hopefully I'll get some good answers.
 
That's nice... another FWD pos... "and another one bites the dust...."

Sorry, I just like my rear drive cars.
 
Here's the full article in Motor Trend:

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It doesn't matter that it will be awd. It will still run about 90%-95% front, 5%-10% rear. A true all wheel drive car has to be the only platform the car will be built on.

My parents just bought an XC90 awd, and it drives like a front wheel drive car unless you can get the front wheels to spin a lot.
 
It is strange how GM was all FWD in the 90's and now they are returning to RWD, while at the same time, Ford is going to FWD and away from RWD.
 
brentalan said:
It is strange how GM was all FWD in the 90's and now they are returning to RWD, while at the same time, Ford is going to FWD and away from RWD.
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Here I was raggin' on GM for still having FWD. :) Oh well... If that Yamaha engine is anything like the SHO v6 was, that should be nice.
 
2k2ls said:
he said all wheel drive.
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That's nice.. I'll pass you in a crown vic. The car has just become a shadow of what it was. I'll never own a caddy, looks like I'm buying from over the pond the next time around.
 
LOL, sorry about this old thread, 3 years old ......

Lincoln LS 2008 ? They did stop making them in 06' didn't they?
 
Looks like that idea got the boot. Here it is officially 2008, the 08 models have been out for over 4 months, maybe 5 or 6 for some, and no new LS.

the SHO v6 was, that should be nice.
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Maybe nice enough to break timing chains, and blow head gaskets all the time. :p
 
Hundred44Spokes said:
God dammit, I got all excited. Way to dash my hopes, old thread.
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You're not alone on this.I have a 1st Gen(2001) my father-in-law bought a 2004 w/ 10k miles only(He's the owner of the Lincoln Dealership here in PR) and I was willing to buy from him a 3rd Gen allready but then I saw it was an old thread :(
 
Okay kids, here's the deal. This car is being built. I just drove out to Chicago this morning where the Taurus (Ford 500) is built. They're in the middle of launching the 2009 Lincoln MKS. Its based on the Taurus with a new rear suspension and a few other changes. For the first year it will only be offered with the 3.5L v6, but the 2010 model they will release the new GTDI (Gas Turbo Direct Injection) v6 (I think thats what they're calling it). The crappy part is still no rwd. I got a chance to hop in one and take a ride around the plant. IMO its pretty damn nice. I'll have no problem getting in line to pick one up after the turbo model is released. There was a press release if you want to check it out.

http://www.autoblog.com/2007/11/14/la-2007-2009-lincoln-mks-brings-new-look-to-american-luxury/
 
Bildabo said:
Okay kids, here's the deal. This car is being built. I just drove out to Chicago this morning where the Taurus (Ford 500) is built. They're in the middle of launching the 2009 Lincoln MKS. Its based on the Taurus with a new rear suspension and a few other changes. For the first year it will only be offered with the 3.5L v6, but the 2010 model they will release the new GTDI (Gas Turbo Direct Injection) v6 (I think thats what they're calling it). The crappy part is still no rwd. I got a chance to hop in one and take a ride around the plant. IMO its pretty damn nice. I'll have no problem getting in line to pick one up after the turbo model is released. There was a press release if you want to check it out.

http://www.autoblog.com/2007/11/14/la-2007-2009-lincoln-mks-brings-new-look-to-american-luxury/
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That is not the LS but a nice looking car.
 
Bildabo said:
Okay kids, here's the deal. This car is being built. I just drove out to Chicago this morning where the Taurus (Ford 500) is built. They're in the middle of launching the 2009 Lincoln MKS. Its based on the Taurus with a new rear suspension and a few other changes. For the first year it will only be offered with the 3.5L v6, but the 2010 model they will release the new GTDI (Gas Turbo Direct Injection) v6 (I think thats what they're calling it). The crappy part is still no rwd. I got a chance to hop in one and take a ride around the plant. IMO its pretty damn nice. I'll have no problem getting in line to pick one up after the turbo model is released. There was a press release if you want to check it out.

http://www.autoblog.com/2007/11/14/la-2007-2009-lincoln-mks-brings-new-look-to-american-luxury/
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Any thoughts on how much HP their twinforce engine will pump out, Bildabo?
 
I read 415, but, remember, ...5% of what you hear, and 10% of what you read...
 
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