Lincoln LS 0–60 Times
The Lincoln LS 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 11 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.
The fastest tested Lincoln LS is the 2000 Lincoln LS Nology Engineering NOS V8 Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 6.4 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 14.90 seconds at 93.5 mph, according to Motor Trend.
The slowest tested Lincoln LS is the 2000 Lincoln LS V6 Sedan, which took 9.0 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 16.80 seconds at 85.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
Out of all the Lincoln LS tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 7.42 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 15.66 seconds at 90.37 mph.
Fastest 0–60
6.4sec
2000 Nology Engineering NOS V8 Sedan
Average 0–60
7.42sec
Across 11 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
15.66sec
@ 90.4 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
9.0sec
2000 V6 Sedan
Across 11 verified runs, the Lincoln LS ranges from 6.4 to 9.0 seconds 0–60, with a 7.42-second average.
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Lincoln LS 0–60 times by model year
11 tests · 3 years
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2003
Lincoln LS · 3 verified runs
Avg 0–60
6.67
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
15.01
sec
Recorded Tests
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#02
2003 Lincoln LS Sport Sedan
6.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.90s
¼ mi @ 95.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 6.50 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.90 sec
- Trap Speed
- 95.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.9L V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 5A
- MPG EPA
- 16 C / 23 H / 19 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #2 of 11
#03
2003 Lincoln LS Sport Sedan
6.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.10s
¼ mi @ 94.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 6.70 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.10 sec
- Trap Speed
- 94.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.9L V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 5A
- MPG EPA
- 16 C / 23 H / 19 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #3 of 11
#04
2003 Lincoln LS Sport Sedan
6.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.02s
¼ mi @ 92.8 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 6.80 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.02 sec
- Trap Speed
- 92.8 mph
- Engine
- 3.9L V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 5A
- MPG EPA
- 16 C / 23 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #4 of 11
How we verify Lincoln LS performance data
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 LS trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Lincoln LS 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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The quickest Lincoln LS on record is the 2000 Lincoln LS Nology Engineering NOS V8 Sedan, which runs 0–60 mph in 6.4 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 14.90 seconds at 93.5 mph.
The slowest recorded Lincoln LS is the 2000 Lincoln LS V6 Sedan, which takes 9.0 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 16.80 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 11 verified runs, a Lincoln LS reaches 60 mph in 7.42 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 15.66 seconds at roughly 90.4 mph.
We have verified test data for 3 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver, Motor Trend, Motor Week and Road & Track. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week
Road & Track
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 LS can do, not a single marketing claim.
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