How fast is a Lincoln Mark VIII?

Gallery: 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII Class-D Land Speed Stock Car Prototype. Lincoln packed all those changes inside the Mark VIII. Ford took the car to the Bonneville Salt Flats, where Holly Hedrich took the car to 182.694 miles per hour (294.017 kilometers per hour) in a two-way run, setting a class record.

What is a 1993 Lincoln Mark 8 worth?

The value of a used 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII ranges from $104 to $682, based on vehicle condition, mileage, and options.

What is a Teksid block?

They are made in Italy by Teksid who also makes Ferrari engines. The block is an aluminum alloy of SAE 319; it weighs roughly 85 lbs. The second-generation aluminum block can be found in the 1999 Cobra. The main caps in this block are slightly different as Ford took out the jackscrews.

What engine does a cobra have?

AC Cobra

MkIII
Engine	7.0 or 4.7 L (427 or 289 cu in) V8
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,286 mm (90 in)
Length	3,962 mm (156 in)

What year was the Lincoln Mark 8?

Lincoln Mark VIII
Manufacturer	Lincoln (Ford)
Production	October 1992 – June 1998
Model years	1993–1998
Assembly	United States: Wixom, Michigan (Wixom Assembly Plant)

How do I know if I have a Teksid block?

Diamond = WAP; Square = Teksid. And if you look carefully behind the alternator there is a small shot down to the block that you can get a visual on the pattern.

How much power can a Teksid block handle?

The Teksid block is capable of handling between 900 and 1200 hp (depending on who you ask) when properly prepared.

What was the wheelbase of the 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII?

Model History. The 1993 Mark VIII was a larger car than its predecessor, being about five inches longer and nearly four inches wider than the Mark VII. The car also had a wheelbase of 113.0 in (2,870.2 mm), over 4 in (101.6 mm) longer than the Mark VII’s, which afforded greater interior space and ride quality.

Where was the last Lincoln Mark VIII made?

Currently the Mark VIII remains the last model of the Lincoln Mark series. As with the Lincoln Town Car and Continental, all examples of the Lincoln Mark VIII were assembled at the Wixom Assembly Plant in Wixom, Michigan.

What kind of safety features does Lincoln Mark VIII have?

The Mark VIII featured a unibody construction with a high-strength roof, heavy-gauge steel door beams to protect against side impacts, front and rear crumple zones, dual front-side airbags and four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes.

When did the Lincoln Mark VIII get a facelift?

In the fall of 1996, the Mark VIII received a significant facelift since its 1992 debut, featuring smoother, more rounded front and rear fascias and a larger grille. The car’s hood was now aluminum (versus plastic before) and the trunk carried a more subtle version of the “spare tire hump” associated with earlier Mark Series cars.