Lincoln Mark VIII 0–60 Times
The Lincoln Mark VIII 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 4 verified production tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and MotorWeek and more.
The fastest tested production Lincoln Mark VIII is the 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII Coupe, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 6.60 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 14.90 seconds at 97.0 mph, according to MotorWeek.
The slowest tested production Lincoln Mark VIII is the 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII LSC Coupe, which took 7.20 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 15.40 seconds at 93.3 mph, according to Motor Trend.
Across the 4 verified production tests of the Lincoln Mark VIII, the average 0–60 mph time is 6.90 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 15.23 seconds at 94.33 mph.
Fastest 0–60 6.60sec 1993 Coupe · stock
Average 0–60 6.90sec Across 4 production runs
Avg ¼ Mile 15.23sec @ 94.3 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 7.20sec 1996 LSC Coupe
Across 4 verified production runs, the Lincoln Mark VIII ranges from 6.60 to 7.20 seconds 0–60, with a 6.90-second average.
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Lincoln Mark VIII Performance Overview
Lincoln’s Mark VIII performance profile is contained within a single production run from 1993 to 1997, covered here by 4 verified tests across three model years. Throughout that span, it used naturally aspirated gasoline V8 power, specifically the InTech 4.6L DOHC V8 and related DOHC Modular V8 variants, with output ranging from 280 to 290 hp. The earliest recorded benchmark also remained the quickest: the 1993 Coupe reached 60 mph in 6.6 seconds and ran the quarter-mile in 14.9 seconds at 97 mph, establishing the model’s best tested figures in this dataset.
Later tests show the same overall formula with modest variation rather than a major shift in pace. A 1995 LSC Coupe recorded 0-60 in 6.8 seconds, while another 1995 Coupe ran 7.1 seconds to 60 mph. By 1996, the LSC Coupe posted 7.2 seconds, which defines the slow end of the recorded range. Across all four tests, the Mark VIII averaged 6.9 seconds to 60 mph and 15.23 seconds in the quarter-mile at 94.3 mph.
Today, that leaves the Mark VIII as a tightly defined 1990s Lincoln performance coupe line whose measured record is narrow but consistent, centered on V8-powered, rear-drive gasoline performance with no hybrid or electric variants in its production run.
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Lincoln Mark VIII 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
4 production tests · 3 years ▾
1997 Lincoln Mark VIII
1 production run Avg 0–60 7.00 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.30 sec
Production Tests 1
#03
1997 Lincoln Mark VIII LSC Coupe
7.00sec 0–60
15.30s ¼ mi @ 93.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 7.00 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.30 sec
- Trap Speed
- 93.0 mph
- Engine
- 4.6L V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 4A
- Horsepower
- 290 hp
- Torque
- 295 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,870 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 13.3 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 16 C / 24 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- MotorWeek
- Overall Rank
- #3 of 4 production runs
How we verify Lincoln Mark VIII performance data
Records and averages on this page cover verified production runs only; modified and prototype results are listed by year but never folded into them. We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Lincoln Mark VIII trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Lincoln Mark VIII 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a verified production test run
0–60 → ¼ mile →
Fastest Recorded run Slowest
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Lincoln Mark VIII performance FAQs
9 questions The 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII LSC Coupe runs from 0 to 60 mph in 7.0 seconds. In the same test, it covered the quarter-mile in 15.3 seconds at 93 mph. That result comes from a stock rear-wheel-drive car powered by the 290-hp InTech 4.6L DOHC V8 with 295 lb-ft of torque.
The quickest Lincoln Mark VIII on record is the 1993 Coupe, which reached 60 mph in 6.6 seconds. It also posted the model’s best quarter-mile result at 14.9 seconds with a 97-mph trap speed. Across all four verified Mark VIII tests, that 1993 Coupe stands as the overall performance benchmark.
The fastest stock Lincoln Mark VIII is also the fastest Mark VIII overall: the 1993 Coupe at 6.6 seconds from 0 to 60 mph. All four recorded Mark VIII tests are production-stock cars, so there is no separate modified result ahead of it. Its 14.9-second quarter-mile at 97 mph is also the quickest stock pass.
Across all four Lincoln Mark VIII tests, the average 0-60 time is 6.9 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 15.23 seconds at 94.3 mph. The quickest run is 6.6 seconds to 60 mph, while the slowest is 7.2 seconds, so most Mark VIII results fall in a fairly tight performance range.
For the 1993-1997 Lincoln Mark VIII range, the average 0-60 time is 6.9 seconds across four tests. The quickest version is the 1993 Coupe at 6.6 seconds. Power spans 280 to 290 hp, and every recorded example uses a naturally aspirated gasoline engine, making performance relatively consistent through the generation.
Within the 1993-1997 Lincoln Mark VIII lineup, the fastest recorded car is the 1993 Coupe. It reaches 60 mph in 6.6 seconds, making it the quickest example of the generation. It also owns the best quarter-mile figure for the model at 14.9 seconds and 97 mph.
The standard Mark VIII Coupe is quicker on record than the LSC Coupe. Across two Coupe tests, the average 0-60 time is 6.7 seconds, with a best of 6.6 seconds. Across two LSC Coupe tests, the average is 7.1 seconds, and the best result is 7.0 seconds. That gives the regular Coupe a 0.4-second edge at its quickest.
The Lincoln Mark VIII LSC Coupe has been recorded at an average 0-60 time of 7.1 seconds across two tests. Its best run is 7.0 seconds. The 1997 LSC Coupe specifically produced that 7.0-second result, while the slowest Mark VIII test overall was a 1996 LSC Coupe at 7.2 seconds.
The Lincoln Mark VIII averages 15.23 seconds in the quarter-mile at 94.3 mph across four tests. The quickest Mark VIII quarter-mile on record is the 1993 Coupe at 14.9 seconds and 97 mph. For the 1997 LSC Coupe, the quarter-mile result is 15.3 seconds at 93 mph.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
MotorWeek
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Lincoln Mark VIII can do, not a single marketing claim.
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