Ford's Lincoln-Mercury division produced the Lincoln Mark VII from 1984 to 1992. It originally featured four trim levels, but by the time the 1989 Lincoln Mark VII appeared, only two were available: the Bill Blass and the LSC. The LSC was originally a performance Lincoln, but the 1989 models shared the same engine with the Bill Blass. The Bill Blass edition was named for the fashion designer who collaborated with Lincoln to produce luxury touches on the Mark VII.
Under the Hood
The 1989 Lincoln VII LSC two-door coupe had a the 5-liter V-8 that powered the Mustang GT. It featured a 4-inch bore and 3-inch stroke. The compression ratio was 9.2-to-1 and a high-output sequential electronic fuel injection system delivered gasoline to the engine. It developed 225 horsepower and 300 foot-pounds of torque. Lincoln mated the engine to a four-speed Ford AOD automatic transmission. The cast-iron engine featured twin exhausts on the LSC model and single exhaust for the Bill Blass. The LSC also had a tuned intake manifold.
Size
Both trim levels of the 1989 Mark VII two-door coupe featured a 108.5-inch wheelbase and total body length of 202.8 inches. It was 70.9 inches wide and stood 54.2 inches tall. The front track width was 58.4 inches and the rear track measured 59 inches. The fuel tank held 21.9 gallons and the car's curb-to-curb turning radius was 40.1 feet. Interior legroom was 42 inches and the rear legroom was 36.9 inches. Front shoulder room measured 55.9 inches while the rear shoulder room was 57.8 inches. Front headroom was 37.8 inches and the rear was a tad lower at 37.1 inches. The frame cleared the ground by 5.25 inches. The curbside weight was not particularly heavy for a luxury car, at 3,743 lbs.
Chassis
The 1989 Mark VIII featured a front suspension system consisting of MacPherson struts and an anti-sway bar. The rear was cushioned with a rigid axle system with gas-pressurized shock absorbers and automatic leveling air springs. All-wheel disc brakes stopped the car. The Lincoln rode on 16-inch cast aluminum wheels.
Equipment
Standard features on both 1989 models included a compass, dual electric remote-controlled mirrors, AM/FM/Cassette audio system, fog lamps, keyless entry, leather seats, visor vanity mirrors, locking gas door, power windows and six-way power front seats. It also featured standard cruise control. Factory options included an anti-theft alarm, engine block heater and powered glass moon roof. The Lincoln sold for $27,210 ($47,240 in 2010 dollars). The LSC and Bill Blass trim levels shared essentially the same features, but the Bill Blass offered different colors than the LSC.
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